Savage Axis II with Accutrigger?

H Wally

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I think I might foray into the world of sporting guns, and see that the new Axis II rifle comes complete with accutrigger.


As a new entry level firearm what's the CGN opinion on this new generation of Axis in regards to quality and accuracy? I've read a few axis reviews and the general consensus there is that the original Mk1 series needed a better trigger and generally shot 1-3 MOA, but was a good gun for the price. I'm pretty interested in the accutrigger and pretty cheap overall price for a truck gun.
 
Axis is a good gun. It just needs a better stock and trigger. All my savages are outfited with RB triggers.

Save your money get the axis 1 and put in an aftermarket trigger.
 
I have a mark ii (22lr) and the accutrigger is simply amazing. No creep, super nice break, and adjustable too. Can't really ask for more for the price.
 
H Wally said:
Unusable regarding ergonomics, durability, negative impact on shooting?
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Its like cheap tupperware. It flexes a lot in the wrist. Lots of epoxy helps a bit. Its hard to get consistency when the stock flexes so much.

DILLIGAF said:
Accutrigger isnt anything special... Better off with a rifle basix.
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I have a timney and it is 1000x better then an accutrigger. If you keep the accutrigger don't bump it to the side or it goes in "safe mode" Tends to happen with gloves on.
 
I had an Axis 22-250 back when they were still an Edge. The quality of the stock material is not the greatest but I really liked the design and ergonomics of it. I found that it fit and felt very comfortable when shouldered. The gun also shot very well with factory Winchester 55gr ammo. As for the so-called issues with the Accutrigger 'going off' when bumped, I call BS. I have several Rifles with the Accutrigger and have never once had this happen, whether with gloves on or not. Not even when I have attempted to force it to happen.
 
H Wally said:
I think I might foray into the world of sporting guns, and see that the new Axis II rifle comes complete with accutrigger.


As a new entry level firearm what's the CGN opinion on this new generation of Axis in regards to quality and accuracy? I've read a few axis reviews and the general consensus there is that the original Mk1 series needed a better trigger and generally shot 1-3 MOA, but was a good gun for the price. I'm pretty interested in the accutrigger and pretty cheap overall price for a truck gun.
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My definition of a "truck gun" may not be the same as yours, my son-in-law has one in .308 and basically abuses it.
It sits in the truck for weeks, seldom cleaned, allways reffered to as "just my back up iron".
It's 3 years old, and looks like it may be 30 years old.
Although I dont agree with abusing ANY rifle, the Axis amazed me. It takes a licking and keeps on shooting.
The above posts are all correct, the plastic stock is wimpy, it's rough around the edges and maybe not pretty to look at.

But, for a truck gun, it's perfect. It will do the job very well.
(please....ho please dont abuse it)
 
I have the accutrigger on one rifle and variations of it on two others. Never a glitch,gloves or no gloves. Having said this,if the axis II costs any more than the first version, i can't see the sense of buying one just to swap it into a boyd's stock. For the investment involved, you could buy a vanguard s2,howa 1500 etc.
 
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H Wally said:
Unusable regarding ergonomics, durability, negative impact on shooting?
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I found that the wrist area felt small in my hands, but that's just personal preference. The front half of the stock is kind of flexible as well, so if you're going to use a bipod or rest on anything make sure you check that it's not flexing and touching the barrel.

Other than that my two big complaints about the axis are the trigger, which the axis II solves, and the bolt/action length. The bolt and action are a long action for all axis models, and they just block the mag to whatever caliber you want, so for something small like .223, you have a long bolt throw with lots of wasted space, which makes the length of pull long, and makes short scopes tough to mount with the regular 2 piece bases.

For what it is and how much it costs though you can't expect it to shoot any better.
 
I'm considering the purchase of a .223, mainly for target shooting. A simple single shot would probably suit me just fine, since loading a magazine takes time and they don't hold that many rounds anyway. What singles are recommended, and available? Any scope suggestions?
Thanks
Stosh
 
I get leery of rifles that are sold with the caveat of mods...ie Just install a better trigger, scope, stock, etc.

Also the prices some folks are asking for their used (and often bubba gunsmithed/bye bye warranty) ones on the EE are rather high IMHO.

As is it may work just fine for your needs and your local Can Tire may be selling them. If your on the Wet west coast then go with a stainless axis.
 
Stosh said:
I'm considering the purchase of a .223, mainly for target shooting. A simple single shot would probably suit me just fine, since loading a magazine takes time and they don't hold that many rounds anyway. What singles are recommended, and available? Any scope suggestions?
Thanks
Stosh
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I think your question was answered...
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1064806-223-single?p=9970556#post9970556

But a savage would work as well.
Just feed it one round at a time.
 
Joe549 said:
I had an Axis 22-250 back when they were still an Edge. The quality of the stock material is not the greatest but I really liked the design and ergonomics of it. I found that it fit and felt very comfortable when shouldered. The gun also shot very well with factory Winchester 55gr ammo. As for the so-called issues with the Accutrigger 'going off' when bumped, I call BS. I have several Rifles with the Accutrigger and have never once had this happen, whether with gloves on or not. Not even when I have attempted to force it to happen.
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Reading comprehension...

He didn't say "it goes off", he said it "goes into safe mode"...now I'll never claim to be a mental giant but to me, these are two distinctly different concepts.
 
bassman said:
Reading comprehension...

He didn't say "it goes off", he said it "goes into safe mode"...now I'll never claim to be a mental giant but to me, these are two distinctly different concepts.
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Correct. If you pull the trigger from the side, without depressing the blade in the middle of the trigger, the accutrigger mechanism blocks the sear and it doesn't fire. It'll make a small click, and thats it. You then have to raise your bolt and lower it again to re-#### the gun. The idea is that you drop the gun it wont go off accidentally. I have done this plenty of times on purpose, but never by accident (pull the trigger from the side, not drop the gun. lol)

If the stock is anything like my Mark II, then yes its a flimsy, overly-flexible hunk of cheap plastic. But what do you expect for the price?
 
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