I think I'm in love...

[chiliman21]

I love shooting my 7mm mag. Some how I lost 100rds or brass. Not happy about that.

[.45heat]

Same here, of all my rifles, I enjoy shooting my bolt action the most.

[NorCalFocus]

The Viper is a great scope. For this gun though I'd go the 4-16. The higher power won't serve you too well on this gun IMO.

[waxer]

The Savage is a temp home for the new optic. I'm already purchasing for a future upgrade.

[khw9mm]

I'm willing to spend up to $600 for a decent scope to continue to learn off of. Then I can always move it to the next rifle I plan on buying (Rem 700 5R).

Look into the Bushnell 6-24x ffp g2. Very good scope for the money. A little more and you're in the dmr range.

What ammo are you shooting? Come over to caprc.com and there's a precision bolt match on the 19th at West End if you wanna check it out.

[waxer]

Look into the Bushnell 6-24x ffp g2. Very good scope for the money. A little more and you're in the dmr range.

What ammo are you shooting? Come over to caprc.com and there's a precision bolt match on the 19th at West End if you wanna check it out.

Thanks, I'll check out that scope. I'm shooting my own hand loads which consist of...

• Hornady Interlock 150gr .308
• Hornady Match 168gr .308
• IMR 4064
• Lapua Brass
• Winchester 9 1/2 Primers

I'll check out caprc.com as well...


Thanks

[r1ghtw1ng]

If you are looking to upgrade your Axis stock, Boyds has a number of fine options. The plastic factory stock leaves a lot to be desired (forearm flex, etc)

http://www.boydsgunstocks.com/searchm.htm?type=merged&searcht=Axis

[Quinc]

Sell it and step up to something in 7mm. It will be even more fun. Also If your AR15 wasn't a tack driver with hand loads you where doing something wrong or bought junk.

[mattt]

So much Tacticool but so much fail in these posts.

[Vu 308]

I got bit by the rifle bug myself last December. Definately did my part in supporting the firearms community. Hahaha get yourself some better glass and you will really have some fun. Training is a must as well.

Nice rigs. Come on out to a LR practice or match sometimes.

[waxer]

So I take the cheesy Bushnell scope off tonight and the allen bolts weren't tight, nor were they torqued with locktite. This might have an impact on the scope breaking!

I loosen the rings off of the base (which are picatany rails on top of the action) and those were somewhat tight. The base wasn't fully tight and the small allen screws also weren't torqued with locktite.

It appears they threw this thing together at the factory. Lesson learned to completely go over everything...

I took everything off and cleaned the action & barrel. I think I will be looking at a new base and rings along with the scope purchase.

[r1ghtw1ng]

For a new base, I'd recommend the EGW 0 or 20 MOA base (p/n: 41800 or 41802)
For a one-piece base/rings solution, take a look at the DNZ high or medium (p/n: 51200 or 52200)

[waxer]

For a new base, I'd recommend the EGW 0 or 20 MOA base (p/n: 41800 or 41802)
For a one-piece base/rings solution, take a look at the DNZ high or medium (p/n: 51200 or 52200)

Thanks.

I ended up purchasing the following:

• EGW 20 MOA base (p/n 41802)
• Vortex PMR 30mm Medium Rings
• Vortex Viper PST 6-24x50 FFP EBR-1 MOA Scope

Thank you everyone for your PM's and posts on this thread with the helpful information and advice.