I think I'm in love...

[waxer]

with bolt action shooting.

I took out my first bolt action rifle, which is a Savage Axis XP in .308 today to Burro Canyon. It took 6 rounds to zero it. Once zero'd, I now understand the term "tack driver".

It really made me dislike the incomparable non-accuracy I get out of my AR's.

I shot 40 of my own reloads and it took about an hour to do with me taking my time, concentrating on my breathing, and learning how to shoot this rifle comfortably. I really think this has opened a door for me with a new obsession.

Now I have tons to learn....

[StrongTower]

Congrats! hopefully you're still loving it after the honeymoon phase hahaha

[Exodus343]

welcome to the addiction...

[JMP]

with bolt action shooting.

I took out my first bolt action rifle, which is a Savage Axis XP in .308 today to Burro Canyon. It took 6 rounds to zero it. Once zero'd, I now understand the term "tack driver".

It really made me dislike the incomparable non-accuracy I get out of my AR's.

I shot 40 of my own reloads and it took about an hour to do with me taking my time, concentrating on my breathing, and learning how to shoot this rifle comfortably. I really think this has opened a door for me with a new obsession.

Now I have tons to learn....

Wow, a convert, you might want to keep that on the down low because if you don't worship at the shrine of the AR-15, you are an outcast among all the CA liberal gun owners that love their BB sized projectile. The AR-15 is the most overrated gun in the world, and it was one of the greatest failures in weaponry by the US military.

Shoot one of my guns, then you'll need to again redefine the term "tack driver".

[6114DAVE]

I picked up my axis in .308 a few weeks ago. Have to retweak my zero because I noticed the scope mounts were moveable by finger. oOPs!! Haha. My only complaint is how fast the barrel gets hot but then again I bought this rifle for hunting .

[Danodog]

Wow, a convert, you might want to keep that on the down low because if you don't worship at the shrine of the AR-15, you are an outcast among all the CA liberal gun owners that love their BB sized projectile. The AR-15 is the most overrated gun in the world, and it was one of the greatest failures in weaponry by the US military.

Shoot one of my guns, then you'll need to again redefine the term "tack driver".

A little over the top, but I do enjoy shooting both. I agree that bolts are generally more accurate. The AR platform offers so much versatility with dedicated uppers and options. I am having a great time with my LR-308 precision build. So many options to code from. With that being said. My Swede Mauser is still my favorite rifle.

[GJC]

Welcome to the addiction!

[bsumoba]

I can't say "welcome" since I dont have my own yet (1 day and I'll have my last part needed to build out my custom rifle).

ill be on the same lines as you and I cant wait to join the bolt action club.

With that said, I can tack drive my ARs with my pet loads and doing my part as a marksman. Im getting 1/2MOA consistently in my LR-308

[Dinosaur Jr]

I got bit earlier this year. I agree that bolt action is very addicting. Shooting a bolt rifle has forced me to seriously refocus on shooting fundamentals...never a bad thing though. Welcome to what I like to call the "church of lead".

[GJC]

Welcome to what I like to call the "church of lead".

I like that

[NorCalFocus]

Took my wife out with her new Savage Axis yesterday too. Its so fun.

Waxer, did you do the DIY trigger job? Got any other modifications in store?

[TitanIsrael]

CONGRATULATIONS wait till you start hitting 600 yards to 1000 yards then it's a whole new world. I see larger calibers in your near future . lol.

[waxer]

Took my wife out with her new Savage Axis yesterday too. Its so fun.

Waxer, did you do the DIY trigger job? Got any other modifications in store?

Yes, I did the one where you cut a coil off to lower the pull weight and it's so much better.

600 yards just seems like a dream right now. I was having fun at 100 yards, but can't fathom how I'd do 600 yards on this scope. It's a cheap Bushnell 3x9x40. I had it maxed at 100 yards...

[Ninask]

You can't do without either one,
bolt for that really accurate or long shot,
the semi when you may encounter multiple opponents-
yeah,
you're really screwed now
Ninask

[milotrain]

If you are seeing drastic accuracy differences at 100 yards between a bolt gun and an AR then there is something wrong with your AR. I mean visually drastic, not technically drastic like the kind of tenths shaving that benchrest guys are doing.