Should I buy a savage axis

[Comstar]

I still see them on sale at whole sale sports and I would like one in a .223. I've read lots of good stuff but not much bad. Should I get it?

[airbornedeerhunter]

I bought the flat black model, .223 cal. I absolutely love it. Bought it before the sale, but went back with my receipt and got refunded the difference. Some guys complain that the trigger is too heavy but that does'nt bother me. Definately a good buy.

[leeaspell]

The shoudlnt be if it should be when. And the answer is now. Even if you get it, totally hate it, you can sell it once the sales over and make a few bucks. I would say buying an axis is npw is like buying a house when the market is low. Get it use for a bit enjoy an sell it later and break even or even make a little profit.

[Comstar]

Originally Posted by airbornedeerhunter

I bought the flat black model, .223 cal. I absolutely love it. Bought it before the sale, but went back with my receipt and got refunded the difference. Some guys complain that the trigger is too heavy but that does'nt bother me. Definately a good buy.

Have you looked into the fixing the trigger, theres a video that looks like it would work good.

[demolition101]

Bought one in .223 and I love it. Only "issue" is the tight trigger but it's very manageable. And if you don like it replace the trigger. For the price very good gun. Coupled mine with a 6x18 Nikon buckmaster BDC and it works great.

[airbornedeerhunter]

Originally Posted by Comstar

Have you looked into the fixing the trigger, theres a video that looks like it would work good.

Like I said, the trigger does'nt bother me.

[Pixel Shooter]

It is a bargain buy and it is exactly that. for $90 more is the model 111 worth it, yep. then you can move up from there....... as far as any many rifles that are cheaper in price, most people wouldnt be happy with the triggers and other possible things. People luv the savages due to the reputation of accuracy out of the box, hard to argue that. So having said that, only you can justify cost vs usage and be able to answer those questiosn......................... let us know what you decide on and good luck!

Myself I bought a savage axis and a 111 ,why quibble LOL!!!!!

Originally Posted by Comstar

I still see them on sale at whole sale sports and I would like one in a .223. I've read lots of good stuff but not much bad. Should I get it?

[savage shooter]

Accuracy
Inexpensive
Quality

Choose any two. Savage chose the first two. Definitely not the latter. The receiver wasn't even machined straight/level on mine and the bases had to be shimmed.

[209x50]

Originally Posted by savage shooter

Accuracy
Inexpensive
Quality

Choose any two. Savage chose the first two. Definitely not the latter. The receiver wasn't even machined straight/level on mine and the bases had to be shimmed.

It would have been machined straight. After machining the actions are heat treated and this is when warpage can occur.

[trooper]

I picked up the savage predator model in winter camo from WSS last Feb. it has the accu trigger. I don't think it's all that much different from the axis model however, I may be wrong. I mounted a Nikon coyote hunter scope on the rifle and I love the accuracy. 55 gn pills work wonders on long distance rabbits and varments.

[Comstar]

Thanks for commenting it is appreciated. I just called whole sale sports and the sale ends on the 8th. So I have some more time to look around. Also how are the stocks? I heard the ones on the Stevens 200 were not the best. Is the axis similar?

[savage shooter]

Originally Posted by 209x50

It would have been machined straight. After machining the actions are heat treated and this is when warpage can occur.

Okie dokie, well if you hold a steel ruler against the top of the action, it's crooked. It came with a factory scope which could not have POSSIBLY been bore sighted since there was no way to make the rifle hit any target.

Shimming was mandatory (and then the use of signature zee-rings) so that the scope tube didn't get bent...

Apparently, it's not that uncommon. There are some images of peoples rifles who had a similar experience on the savage shooters forum. I think the thread is called "308 shooting low".

[savage shooter]

I picked up the savage predator model in winter camo from WSS last Feb. it has the accu trigger. I don't think it's all that much different from the axis model however, I may be wrong

You're wrong.

[whitetail Junkie]

Originally Posted by savage shooter

Accuracy
Inexpensive
Quality

Choose any two. Savage chose the first two. Definitely not the latter. The receiver wasn't even machined straight/level on mine and the bases had to be shimmed.

-Junk
-Cheap
-Ugly

Choose any Two,even though savage has all Three......

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by whitetail Junkie

-Junk
-Cheap
-Ugly

Choose any Two,even though savage has all Three......

Next time you run into Perry at the 'hat tell him his savage palma gun is junlk,cheap and ugly.
Maybe he will invite you to shoot for pinks at 1,000 against your weatherby.
I know I would.

Cat

[savage shooter]

He didn't say it was inaccurate. He said it was cheap and ugly (they are). - especially the axis.

[whitetail Junkie]

Originally Posted by catnthehat

Next time you run into Perry at the 'hat tell him his savage palma gun is junlk,cheap and ugly.
Maybe he will invite you to shoot for pinks at 1,000 against your weatherby.
I know I would.

Cat

Even though I would be telling him the Truth,I wouldnt want to hurt his feelings,and loose my Weatherby

I'm not into shooting a 1000 yards,but if I was i'd be running A sako TRG 42,or something to that extent....Man guys and there Savage rifles...

[elkhunter1234]

Originally Posted by whitetail Junkie

-Junk
-Cheap
-Ugly

Choose any Two,even though savage has all Three......

Hey Ty... Not everyone can afford a Copper are a Dakota ya know...