Savage Axis

[NorCalFocus]

That's what I'm thinking. $300 for the rifle, $100 more for a Boyd's stock, maybe $100 for a trigger upgrade.

Also plan on spending about $50 on doing a bed job too.


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[baih777]

if you want an Axis for target shooting, get the heavy barrel version.

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/AXISHeavyBarrel

and add a trigger.

[Remington 597]

If you plan on buying a scope and replacing the stock why not get a 111 trophy hunter with the nikon scope. It comes with a $50 rebate and is going to cost less than the axis after you add the scope and stock.
I own a axis, I added the trigger upgrade, and a boyds stock. It shoots decent but total cost ended up being more than the trophy hunter...

[NorCalFocus]

If you plan on buying a scope and replacing the stock why not get a 111 trophy hunter with the nikon scope. It comes with a $50 rebate and is going to cost less than the axis after you add the scope and stock.
I own a axis, I added the trigger upgrade, and a boyds stock. It shoots decent but total cost ended up being more than the trophy hunter...

And I know the Boyds stock is way better than the trophy hunter's, and I'll venture a guess that your scope is too.


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[dwalker]

I have a Savage Axis .223 and it shoots exceptionally well. Off the bipod on a bunch I run sub .5" groups at 100yrds, and I have headshot prairie dogs out to 400yds with no issues. I currently have a Redfield 3x9 on it, but thats likely to change over to a higher power optic soon.
For its price point the bolt runs smooth and the trigger is OK. I actually only notice the tirgger not being awesome when I have run the FN, otherwise its a clean consistent break and not ridiculously heavy.

I shot a competition last year with it, 15 targets @ about 200yrds, raning from 1MOA to 4MOA, in something like two and ahalf minutes. Was very cool to run the bolt that fast.

[momopi]

I'm thinking about buying a Savage Axis .223 so I can start developing skills at longer ranges. I'm focused on the .223 for reasons of economy, and looking at the Savage for the same reasons and because they have a left-handed version of the Axis available, which I would prefer.

I notice from my explorations online that the stock trigger is generally not considered to be satisfactory, and that third parties make trigger kits, e.g. Timney, Rifle Basix. I also note that a simple mod like replacing the trigger spring can get trigger pull down into the 3 lb. area.

Does anyone have any recommendations about the best trigger "kits", and does anyone have experience with kitless trigger adjustment that might get the pull down to the 1.5-2.5 zone?

Lastly, with potential for shooting out to perhaps 400 yards, can anyone recommend a dollar-appropriate scope?

I own the Savage Axis Heavy Barrel in .223. First time my buddy tried to shoot it, he pulled the trigger and looked confused. The trigger was so heavy that he thought the safety was on, but he had already switched it off. LoL.

For DIY trigger job, I've read that you an use the Pilot G2 pen spring and a 10-24 screw. If you'd prefer to buy custom springs, they're avail on Ebay for $14.50 to $16 with free shipping vs $20 on Amazon w/shipping. Search for "Savage Axis trigger spring" and trigger upgrade kit.

[4Patriot]

Thanks for the info.