Some have bought the axis and didnt like it for reasons of their own.
Others have bought the axis and enjoy it for what it is.
Is that elitism ?
Woah woah woah I just bought a savage axis 6.5 creedmoor.
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Some have bought the axis and didnt like it for reasons of their own.
Others have bought the axis and enjoy it for what it is.
Is that elitism ?
Me too...
I mean not if you put it like that, I wasn't trying to dismiss all criticism to the rifle, I guess I could've elaborate. What I meant is that I read several comments almost saying to avoid it like the plague, and what I was really asking is if the rifle performs adequately as an entry level hunting rifle. I know that if you are use to only driving high end cars getting in to a Honda Civic would be disappointing, but it gets the job done, albeit with less luxury or advantages.
Thanks for your responses, I have a better understanding now, I saw one at $479 in Cabela's web page, that value is hard to beat.
Only real complaints with the one I have here is that ejection is iffy, and the magazine really isn't my fav. Its very accurate, the finish is cheap but no worse than a lot of matte "blued" guns these days, yeah the plastic stock flexes a bit its not a McMillan. Doesn't keep it from being able to shoot respectable hunting groups at most hunting ranges.
Don't expect the smoothest, slickest, etc. It won't be. But it will do the job. You may have to tinker a bit. If you expect to be charged by a pack of rabid grizzlies it aint for you lol. For regular workaday hunting, you'll be fine. The stainless versions are a good value too, cheap buy-in for a stainless rifle.
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Definitively not expecting a pack of rabid grizzlies to come my way LOL (I chuckled when I read it), thanks for your advice, when the time comes and if there is a good price I will try to get a SS version, for a newbie like me should be more than enough to get me going and maybe get my first deer.
You'll enjoy the caliber OP. When it was new, overzealous early adopters were so fervent in their appreciation, that it left a bad taste in a lot of people's mouth. It's a very decent caliber, but isn't the second coming as some proclaimed. Others have become the new zealots, proselytizing their feigned disdain so much they've become those they are trying to insult.
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Played with them a few years back... they can provide very good accuracy but it is a rifle built to a price point. Alot of important bits just seem to have met an accountant. The rifle is not built to last.
The firing pin spring is short... and I don't think replacements are available. Shoot a rifle a bunch and you will need a new firing pin spring.
The camming operation happens in the bolt handle. The few I played with showed wear in the camming area with not much use. Not a good thing for long term wear.
Mag catch is just a flexy piece of plastic.. although the mag boxes are steel
Ejection can be iffy (like many other Savage 10/110s)... Extraction tends to be good.
Triggers can be hard to adjust... but aftermarket options are possible.
The upside is it uses Standard Savage prefit barrels so swapping a match barrel is easy... but then you have to decide if you want to invest long term into a platform that may not want to be a long term tool
Appearance, that is entirely up to the end user but I feel that manfs try their best to make their entry level stuff, look the part.
The Rem 783 is a far better entry point and the action is built with excellent engineering and will last like any quality action. At least before the Rem bankruptcy... I have not seen a new manf rifle but hopefully, Rem didn't screw this gem up.
Jerry
The firing pin spring is short... and I don't think replacements are available. Shoot a rifle a bunch and you will need a new firing pin spring.
The camming operation happens in the bolt handle. The few I played with showed wear in the camming area with not much use. Not a good thing for long term wear.
Mag catch is just a flexy piece of plastic.. although the mag boxes are steel
Ejection can be iffy (like many other Savage 10/110s)... Extraction tends to be good.
Triggers can be hard to adjust... but aftermarket options are possible.
The upside is it uses Standard Savage prefit barrels so swapping a match barrel is easy... but then you have to decide if you want to invest long term into a platform that may not want to be a long term tool
Appearance, that is entirely up to the end user but I feel that manfs try their best to make their entry level stuff, look the part.
The Rem 783 is a far better entry point and the action is built with excellent engineering and will last like any quality action. At least before the Rem bankruptcy... I have not seen a new manf rifle but hopefully, Rem didn't screw this gem up.
Jerry
Congrats on your Savage Axis
Have over 3,200 rounds through my 223 a few hickups along the way - it was the best $450'ish taxes in I've spent on the rifle.
Never had a firing pin issue
Extraction issue started after about 1,000 rounds bought a new bolt head no issues since then
Magazine still functions as new
Didn't do anything to the factory stock
If I ever burn out the barrel - a prefit barrel will be installed (same profile/twist rate)
To each their own I guess -
Have over 3,200 rounds through my 223 a few hickups along the way - it was the best $450'ish taxes in I've spent on the rifle.
Never had a firing pin issue
Extraction issue started after about 1,000 rounds bought a new bolt head no issues since then
Magazine still functions as new
Didn't do anything to the factory stock
If I ever burn out the barrel - a prefit barrel will be installed (same profile/twist rate)
To each their own I guess -
Totally agree with IvoB and Mystic even though they are on opposite sides of the opinion spectrum.
The Axis is a perfectly functional and usually extremely accurate rifle, but has definitely been 'value engineered' from the 110 series. The mags don't always feed reliably, although the newer design is better, with a spring-loaded catch rather than the old flexible plastic. The trigger on the base Axis is pretty poor, but easily fixed with an MCarbo spring kit. The overall feel does not scream quality and durability.
I've had 3 Axis rifles and two 110s. The ejection issue can be easily fixed by replacing the ball bearing under the extractor with a 9/64" ball bearing. Seems to allow the extractor to grip a bit better on the rim and has fixed any ejection issues on all of my cf Savages. You can get them on Amazon cheap cheap.
I swore I'd never buy an Axis or any Savage for that matter...until I did. Can't say I regret any of them. They have all shot extremely well. As with IvoB, my 223 Axis punched far above it's weight for accuracy.
The Axis is a perfectly functional and usually extremely accurate rifle, but has definitely been 'value engineered' from the 110 series. The mags don't always feed reliably, although the newer design is better, with a spring-loaded catch rather than the old flexible plastic. The trigger on the base Axis is pretty poor, but easily fixed with an MCarbo spring kit. The overall feel does not scream quality and durability.
I've had 3 Axis rifles and two 110s. The ejection issue can be easily fixed by replacing the ball bearing under the extractor with a 9/64" ball bearing. Seems to allow the extractor to grip a bit better on the rim and has fixed any ejection issues on all of my cf Savages. You can get them on Amazon cheap cheap.
I swore I'd never buy an Axis or any Savage for that matter...until I did. Can't say I regret any of them. They have all shot extremely well. As with IvoB, my 223 Axis punched far above it's weight for accuracy.
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6.5 cm is a useful cartridge for certain specialized applications. It is nothing remarkable as a hunting cartridge but it will work.
The Axis is an ugly little rifle that shoots very well. It's great first rifle or backup/loaner rifle
The Axis is an ugly little rifle that shoots very well. It's great first rifle or backup/loaner rifle
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There's always going to be a market for a rifle that is built at it's price point. Adding the MCarbo spring is a decent upgrade and reasonably priced. The ballistics of the 6.5 Cred is a good caliber for deer size game. Try to get some decent bases (or a picitinny rail); decent rings; and a decent scope. Find the ammo it likes and enjoy your new rifle.
Depends on what your version of entry level rifle is. I have buddies that have them to deer hunt and its the only big game rifle they use and are quite happy with them. Also have an older friend whose been shooting for 65 years and bought a tikka T3 and the dealer said it was a nice entry level rifle.
