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05-21-2017, 03:57 PM
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Savage Axis opinions?
Well it seems I won a Savage Axis in 270 from another site. Wondering what peoples opinions are on this firearm?? Would it be worth my while to buy some rings and mount a Leupold VX2 on it and hunt with it? Or should I sell it and buy something else?? Opinions??
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05-21-2017, 04:40 PM
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Why not.
I would put the scope on it and see if it's a shooter if it isn't you can always pull the scope and sell it.
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05-21-2017, 04:48 PM
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Sell it.
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05-21-2017, 05:05 PM
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I have two, one .223 and one .308, both with upgraded scopes. They are accurate and reliable. I put over 200 rounds through the 223 and 50 or so through the .308. So far so good
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05-21-2017, 07:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CanuckShooter
Well it seems I won a Savage Axis in 270 from another site. Wondering what peoples opinions are on this firearm?? Would it be worth my while to buy some rings and mount a Leupold VX2 on it and hunt with it? Or should I sell it and buy something else?? Opinions??
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What kind of vehicle do you drive?
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05-21-2017, 09:33 PM
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I don't care for them, but that doesn't mean you can't hunt with it. Give it a try and see what you think. Always good to have a backup/loaner around as well.
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05-21-2017, 09:45 PM
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They feel cheap, look cheap but my .223 axis shoots great, try it and see what you think!
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05-22-2017, 01:13 AM
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if its from a sporting goods store id leave it in the box as new and see if the management will put the proceeds towards a preferred model with a cash injection from you.
-unless its potentially the best gun in your litter.
-you have to take it as is
-pay it forward on this site with an impromptu draw for some junior AO shooter. we havent had a token giveaway for a while, i think it was Mudbugs kid got the last one.
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05-22-2017, 03:15 AM
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Had a 22-250 and it felt cheap, the stock is light though. My biggest issue was the bolt throw is pretty extreme. Maybe its because I am used to my Abolt 300wsm but the bolt was mm away from the scope. Accurate, but ended up selling it.
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05-22-2017, 05:39 AM
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Put a good scope and rings on it. Nothing wrong with them they're cheap but good shooters, perfect rifle for youngsters, or if it's all you can afford for now.
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05-22-2017, 06:25 AM
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In the end, its going to do exactly what a more expensive rifle will do. It really depends on whether you like it or not. If not, don't even put a round through it.
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05-22-2017, 06:42 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigbuckwsm
They feel cheap, look cheap but my .223 axis shoots great, try it and see what you think!
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This for Sure
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05-22-2017, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by lyallpeder
What kind of vehicle do you drive?
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Not a Ford?
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05-22-2017, 02:02 PM
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Not a Ford?
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Then I think you would be happier if you sold it and bought something else
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05-22-2017, 04:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigbuckwsm
They feel cheap, look cheap but my .223 axis shoots great, try it and see what you think!
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I agree with Bigbuck here. I have one that I did a wildcat on and it shoots great now that I took it off the plastic stock. Went from a gun that had groups a 200 yards resembling a 50 yard shotgun pattern to consistently hitting steel at 400. Not a fan of the stocks on them, put wood on it and it should shoot good
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05-22-2017, 04:47 PM
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I have one (.223) that shoots well. I put a Boyds thumbhole stock on it and upgraded the scope. It has been a good accurate gun for me, but then I buy my guns to shoot and hunt with, not to try and impress others with a name, or how much I paid for them.
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05-22-2017, 05:07 PM
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If you won it, keep it. It just may end up being the most accurate rifle you own. You never know. There is something to be said for having a rifle you just don't give a darn about (if it gets beat up).
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05-22-2017, 05:56 PM
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Give it a try. I had 2 Axis II's and both were good. The only downfall is the Axis trigger is usually not that good but give 'er rip!
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05-22-2017, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sask Bearman
Give it a try. I had 2 Axis II's and both were good. The only downfall is the Axis trigger is usually not that good but give 'er rip!
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Nothing a few snips of coil can't fix 
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05-22-2017, 07:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sns2
Nothing a few snips of coil can't fix |
True enough!
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