Savage XP vs Axis

[NorCalFocus]

Hey guys, I'm looking at a starter rifle for my wife. Been doing some shopping and research and have come across the Savage Axis at one store and then the XP at another. The only visible difference I saw was the stock on the XP seemed better. (Although its still tupperware and will be replaced) The action also seemed better, but that was marginal.

Anyone know the difference?

[Garyson1311]

I could be wrong but I think the only other difference is that one comes with a scope.

[Chefantone]

I could be wrong but I think the only other difference is that one comes with a scope.

This is correct. I was looking at these last summer and according to their website that is the only difference.

[ohlone]

Savage XP model comes with a scope, compare to non XP model

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[NorCalFocus]

No they both had a scope.

[67goat]

The XP is part of the Axis line. Its official name is the Axis XP. Stock, from the factory the only difference is the scope (or lack thereof). They use the same action, trigger, stock, and barrel. They have the same length, weight, and rifle twist rate.

It is possible the store with the "Axis" either just chose not to list it as an XP, had and oversight in labeling, or was shipped an XP even though they ordered a plain Axis. And that is assuming it was new. Used, anything could have been added to it.

[2shotjoe]

Xp=comes with scope. Not a model number, it's an option.

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[Wicked K5]

Sounds like you may have been comparing an 11/111 Hunter XP and an Axis XP. I believe the 11/111 has a slightly smoother action, slightly better stock, and slightly better glass. What caliber are you considering? I'm looking at these two models myself, but I'm still not sure on the caliber.

[6mmintl]

Get a .243, less recoil and you/her can shoot it at the metallic silhouette, mid/long range games or hunting.

Boyds also has some nice new laminated stocks for the axis.

And they are very accurate due to ridged receiver

[rm1911]

only comment on the axis is this: overall very nice shooters but the trigger leaves much to be desired. sad because otherwise a very accurate gun. there are some vids on youtube that show how to cut some of the spring and lighten it, but it's still not great. I think the ruger american has a pretty decent trigger. also, the marlin X7 is really nice. I just PPT'd a marlin recently and haven't gotten to the range yet with it, but firing snap caps at home, it's a nice clean crisp trigger. and adjustable too, kinda like the savage accu-trig.

if you're set on savage, a great choice, look at the next model up. the ones with the accu-trigger. probably worth the extra $$.

[.40CALIbear]

Check out the Savage Trophy Hunter XP. It comes with a Nikon Prostaff scope and the user adjustable accutrigger which are both pretty nice. I think it's worth dough. Not much more dough, since you can usually find the package between $450-500.

[NorCalFocus]

Sounds like you may have been comparing an 11/111 Hunter XP and an Axis XP. I believe the 11/111 has a slightly smoother action, slightly better stock, and slightly better glass. What caliber are you considering? I'm looking at these two models myself, but I'm still not sure on the caliber.

Yes thats it. Thank you for jogging my memory. Although they both seemed to have the scope on them.

Caliber see below.

Get a .243, less recoil and you/her can shoot it at the metallic silhouette, mid/long range games or hunting.

Boyds also has some nice new laminated stocks for the axis.

And they are very accurate due to ridged receiver

The Boyds is the plan. She'll never even shoot it in the tupperware. I'm also been leaning toward the Axis because of the Boyds stock option.

I've been going back n forth on .243 or .223. She does not hunt now, isn't really interested in hunting soon, I have lots of hunting rifles. I can reload the .223 cheaper, but a .243 I can use the same primers as my .308 and even neck down the brass if I want. SO HARD TO CHOOSE!

Check out the Savage Trophy Hunter XP. It comes with a Nikon Prostaff scope and the user adjustable accutrigger which are both pretty nice. I think it's worth dough. Not much more dough, since you can usually find the package between $450-500.

I'll look into that. I'm not real worried about getting her an accu-trigger as my brother is pretty good with stones and files. The scope however may be worth the upgrade alone.

only comment on the axis is this: overall very nice shooters but the trigger leaves much to be desired. sad because otherwise a very accurate gun. there are some vids on youtube that show how to cut some of the spring and lighten it, but it's still not great. I think the ruger american has a pretty decent trigger. also, the marlin X7 is really nice. I just PPT'd a marlin recently and haven't gotten to the range yet with it, but firing snap caps at home, it's a nice clean crisp trigger. and adjustable too, kinda like the savage accu-trig.

if you're set on savage, a great choice, look at the next model up. the ones with the accu-trigger. probably worth the extra $$.

Bass Pro had a Rem 700 package thats a step up from the Savage Axis. If I spend the dough, I'll go that route instead. It was $500, vs the $400 Savage.

[bitethebullet]

I have a Axis is .223. If I was to do it again, I would have probably went the XP route, just for the scope. After purchasing base, rings, and a decent scope, I was $650 into the the gun....
Caliber-wise the decision to go .223 was.made because I knew I would shoot it quite a bit, the family would also. When reloading, the .223 uses almost half the powder of a .308 or .243 and SRP seems to be more readily available these days.
I did the spring mod as descriped previously and a light clean up of the sear. By doing that, I removed 2.5lbs from the pull.

[desertjosh]

I have the axis in .308. I really like it. I did the trigger "upgrade" with a .10 spring from true value. The trigger is much better now. The gun itself is very accurate, and have had no problems with it.

[NorCalFocus]

I have a Axis is .223. If I was to do it again, I would have probably went the XP route, just for the scope. After purchasing base, rings, and a decent scope, I was $650 into the the gun....
Caliber-wise the decision to go .223 was.made because I knew I would shoot it quite a bit, the family would also. When reloading, the .223 uses almost half the powder of a .308 or .243 and SRP seems to be more readily available these days.
I did the spring mod as descriped previously and a light clean up of the sear. By doing that, I removed 2.5lbs from the pull.

I have the axis in .308. I really like it. I did the trigger "upgrade" with a .10 spring from true value. The trigger is much better now. The gun itself is very accurate, and have had no problems with it.

Thanks guys. Yeah I started looking at the pacakges because the cost is so much better than building up another rifle.