New Savage Axis

Well, here it is. I got this at Cabelas last night. $268.xx out the door. I’ll be pairing this rifle up with the Burris Fullfield E1 4.5-14×42 in 30MM tube.

Fullfield E1

My uncle has been a Burris fan for years and after reading how pleased Randy has been over the years I decided to try out my first Burris. Honestly, this is the most I’ve ever invested in a scope. I can’t wait for it to arrive and get it to the range.

My first impression of the Savage is I’m gonna love it. The bolt has a slight “sticky” action but I’m confident that will work itself out and I’m not sure I’d even notice in the heat of the moment. I’ll likely take it to a gunsmith to modify the trigger after I get some rounds through it at the range, but it’s not horrible by any means.

So far, super pumped considering the price. I’m actually contemplating another.

You simply can’t go wrong with the Axis at that price.

Simply cleaning the rifle to get rid of all the assorted grease and goo that they feel obligated to pump in at the factory will improve the action if you just add a simple spray of lube like Rem Oil.

I agree the action is stiff, but as other things on the Axis it’s down to what you’re comparing it to. I have a Sako with a much better bolt action. And it’s yours for only 7 easy payments of $268.

If I were a deer or antelope, I’d be very, very afraid of getting anywhere within 400 yards of an Axis in .25-06. Very, very afraid.

Grouse

So, I got the rifle at a great price. I was looking at getting a couple extra magazines for it. Wow, gonna spend 1/3 of the price on two extra. I’m such a tight wad….

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If I were a deer or antelope, I’d be very, very afraid of getting anywhere within 400 yards of an Axis in .25-06. Very, very afraid.

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Well, maybe not with Kooty behind the Axis.

Hey now. In my day, was pretty good to 400. I haven’t shot a rifle consistently for far too many years. That’s all changing. I really want to chase the predators a bunch this winter.

Nice gotta love getting a new gun It can turn any day into Christmas

I bought a 100 rounds of ammunition to break her in. Just need to decide on bases and rings.

You dont need a scope to break it in. Just shoot it into the ground 100 times. Just dont randomly shoot into the ground at your Dad’s or you’ll hit a damn pheasant!!!

Honestly, I like my Axis enough that I’m considering putting an aftermarket stock on it, just to dress it up a little. I thought the stainless would look great with a Boyds laminate stock in that gray/green color.

It’s unbelieveable to me, but Boyd’s doesn’t make a stock for the Axis yet! I thought I must be missing it, but nope, no such model available. Bummer.

In the meantime, I’ve got a lot of work to do at the reloading bench. I’ve got it dialed in pretty well, but I’ve yet to shoot her at a range that offers a 400 yard shot. There’s only so much you can tell by shooting at 100 all the time.

Grouse

I’m a little surprised by the lack of “accessories” for this gun given the price point. It’s not easy finding rings/bases that are Axis specific. I’ve found the standard answer is the Picatinny type base. I get that it offers a lot more functionality, but how’s that gonna look.

Anyway, I’m anxiously awaiting the arrival of my scope.

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Honestly, I like my Axis enough that I’m considering putting an aftermarket stock on it, just to dress it up a little. I thought the stainless would look great with a Boyds laminate stock in that gray/green color.

It’s unbelieveable to me, but Boyd’s doesn’t make a stock for the Axis yet! I thought I must be missing it, but nope, no such model available. Bummer.

In the meantime, I’ve got a lot of work to do at the reloading bench. I’ve got it dialed in pretty well, but I’ve yet to shoot her at a range that offers a 400 yard shot. There’s only so much you can tell by shooting at 100 all the time.

Grouse

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I was wondering about this myself. Thanks for posting! My guess is that they’ll come up with something before too long because it seems the Axis is gaining popularity quickly. Everyone notices the same hangups but for the accuracy, we’re all saying, “I’ll keep it!”. BTW – your seven easy payments comment was hilarious!

Kooty,

A picatinny rail will look just fine on your Axis and will add to the versatility of mounting your Burris. If you look at the pic of my Howa 1500 in the coyote forum, your’s will look the same, only blued.

You will be a killing machine with that gun, especially when you “learn each other”. Congrats on your purchase and may it bring you many, many great hunts!

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I bought a 100 rounds of ammunition to break her in. Just need to decide on bases and rings.

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Kooty – Merry Christmas I took care of your rings. I have a set of medium Burris XTR rings and realized I need the tall for my new XTR 6x24x50. So, I was going to drop these in the mail to you. You’ll need to get a good set of weaver pictany plates.

Merry christmas bud

BTW, these things are so rock solid! I’ve taken my Tactical scope on and off my Howa quite a few times in the last 2 years with traveling. Drop her on and tighten – dead on!

Wow! Thanks a bunch!!!