Savage 200 vs Axis Action

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Have been thinking about a budget 223 precision build based on a Savage Action and wanted to start on a Stevens 200 but have had a hard time finding one. There seem to be lots of Axis' however so I'm wondering if the experts on this site can edumacate me on the differences between these actions.

Also wondering in the variety of Savage 10 aftermarket parts are compatible with the Axis action.
 
I have an Axis f-class rifle. Aftermarket stocks are now available from Boyds or myself if you need something (pm me). I have a rifle basix trigger on mine, very nice modification. I also have a 20moa base from EGW. Any small-shank barrel will fit on the action. I shoot 223 rem in F(TR), and for next season I have a nice Shilen 28 inch barrel, that seems to like the 90gr berger a lot.

I am no expert, but IMHO an Axis action, even if longer than it's Steven equivalent, looks to be a bit stronger. There is an opening for the mag (like a Steven) but the top of the action is closed, except for the opening for the ammo on the side. Then again, I am no expert.

Here is a thread about my Axis

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/foru...y-budget-precision-rifle-FIRST-F-CLASS-EVENT-!
 
Bob, thanks for the response. I followed your build with interest and am thinking of following in your footsteps.

So it sounds like the Axis and Stevens actions are both compatible with the rifle basic triggers and the drop-in barrels. Custom stocks are well...custom.

Has anyone confirmed whether the MDT LSS, HS, B&C or other sto KS are compatible with both the Axis and/or the Stevens 200?
 
The design of the axis is different, namely the recoil lug is in the stock. It won't fit stocks designed for the savage 10/110. The Stevens is just the savage action with different branding and will fit a stock designed for it's savage counterpart. Just make sure your action screw spacing is correct.
 
Could you not put a normal recoil lug on the axis like a normal savage? Sandwich it between the action and barrel nut. The biggest problem I see is the back of the action, as the rear tang is not part of the action, more like part of the trigger mech. Inletting a stock and bedding it seems to be the biggest issue to me. Which isn't really a big deal either, I bedded one into the plastic stock. Making a rear pillar of some form might be kind of tricky.
 
The 200 has a better stock out of the box, and has an adjustable trigger. It has my vote, as the axis trigger has got to be 7 pounds out of the box, and can only be "adjusted" by voiding warranty and cutting spring links.
 
honestly, I like the axis
it is a very nice spare rifle
but to build a custom, you are way better with a 11
the action is a lot, a lot smoother
and there is all kind of stuff to put onto it
plus, a custom11 worth something if you want to sell
 
I had an Axis, it shot extremely well for the price of the gun, and makes an excellent spare/back up rifle, a no frills/entry level hunting rifle, cheap way to get started shooting centerfire rifle, etc. But when I decided to start building a rifle, the Stevens won hands down. The aftermarket support can't be compared between the two. I'll be dropping mine into the MDT LSS when it gets released. Box for box stock, I like the Stevens trigger, and stock better. I also found the action to generally have a smoother feel to it. I did like my Axis, and performance wise, it was a killer value, but the 200 fits the bill much better.
 
Thanks for the feedback guys. Looks like I'll be looking for a Stevens action when I start my build. A rifle Basix trigger and a Shillen drop-in sound like they will be on my Christmas wish list.

It's funny, I've not been interested in Savages before but I acquired a Savage 12 from another CGN'er for my 14 yr old and I've been super impressed with the accuracy of the stock rifle (occassional 0.5 MOA with potential for this as an average as I dial the load). The cost of the 223 is great in comparison to my 308 and is lots of fun for target shooting. Also I like working on my own guns and the Savages seem perfect for a little Bubba.

Now I wonder where Stevens 200s hang out....they seem to be a vanishing breed.
 
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