Is this a decent .223 varmit bolt gun?

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http://www.theammosource.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_4_188&products_id=1011

Looking at this gun to get to start with target shooting, but when I get my hunting papers, to hit the fields with, taking out 'yotes and foxies. :D
With my $800 budget, I think it would be a good .223. With tax and shipping, it'll bring me closer to $330, leaving me approx. $500 left to upgrade the glass it comes with, and to get and mount a bipod.
So, all in all- what do you think? Good starter .223, or are there serious problems with these Savages?
 
They shoot great. Feel weird for me tho the wrist is very thin and the plastic clips on the mags seemed to have held up over the winter in the cold. I prefer the savage 111 or even a stevens 200 they fit and feel better. The stevens has a cheaper stock its flimsy. I have yet to shoot a savage bolt gun that wouldn't shoot under 1.25" at a 100 yards with at least one brand of factory ammo. The axis/edge is a great entry level gun and for the money they ask for them I'm surprised everyone doesn't have one or 3. If the narrow wrist feels good for you get it and get some better rings
 
They usually shoot pretty decent. Trigger sucks, but you can work that over or swap it out later. Kills coyotes just as dead as a $1200.00 rifle.
 
i love mine for gophers, it shoots well. the action and barrel are superb buy it, shoot it and if you are a fiddler, upgrade the stock and optics as the budget allows
 
I have one and took it to the range and the first two shots at 100 yards were 1/2" apart extremely shocked that it is that accurate for the price . The only concern which hasn't been an issue yet is the plastic mag clip. I don't think you can go worng for the price.
 
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As mentioned, it looks like a good price for a starter outfit. The .223 is a good accurate cartridge and will certainly handle Coyotes, Fox, and those large eastern Ground Hogs.

It might be a bit light if you are seriously thinking of targets, but for a hunting rifle where you have to carry it all day, and are taking only a few shots a day, then it it a much better proposition.

With my large hands, the stock is a bit thin for me, but I could live with it. I already have a Stevens 200, and it shoots 9/16 to 3/4 inch groups at 100 yards and less than 5 inches at 500 yards with a 60 grain Hornady handload, otherwise I might think about buying one myself.
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Ok- from what everyone has said- I'm defintely buying this gun.

aprilfoolsme said:
i love mine for gophers, it shoots well. the action and barrel are superb buy it, shoot it and if you are a fiddler, upgrade the stock and optics as the budget allows
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Defintely upgrading the optics. Maybe the stock, if I can find someone who carries Savage Axis XP stocks. Any suggestions?
 
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