Well, I finally got to the range with the axis thumper. I strapped it to the bench and gave it 2 rds downrange and all is good! Brass is good but dirty. I didnt have my chrony tripod adapter so I have no idea what performance was... I used handloads of 296 from 38grn up to 41.5grns with 250grn pills. Shot about 20 thru it. Did Ok but need to work up a load for it. Just acquired an argentine mauser so its on the bench now, then a K98 is on its way. Should have a good stable of bolt guns by the end of summer