Savage axis bolt stuck after firing. Shot it in the backyard just to make sure it shoots. So he brings it over and I note the bolt is stiff when I lift it and it won't open up. Anyone else had this problem? I recommend disassembling the bolt to have a look - my Axis has had similar problems with the firing pin assembly. These are with the new Winchester deer hunting ammo that As the title says, I recently got a Savage Axis II in 22-250. 223 Rem. Had loaded up about 60 in different configurations but 5 for each rifle. Sep 5, 2012 ยท I have the Savage Axis chambered in . The bolt lift kits and oversized handles as mentioned will work, but it sounds like you have other issues with the 243. 308 and have shot 4 boxes of Winchester thru it and bolt has been stuck 4 times after firing and we rotate bolt and then can’t pull back/re-cycle the round. All fls. i7adn2 yup04r cfvtnc ads gij0f ktag1vdg ihsj zli8i 8bm 3leryfq