Posted: 12/12/2014 8:52:54 PM EDT
| Does anyone know how reliable it is? What is the max distance(with a good optic)? What are its competitors? Thanks |
They shoot around an inch at 100 from the box. Trigger is awful, but easy to make manageable with $2 in parts. 10 round detachable mags are available in 223 and 308. Range will be limited by caliber and projectile selection, which with 308 is around 1000 yards. |
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The Axis is a good gun, and normally will shoot 1" or less at 100 yards out of the box. My 22-250 shoots sub one inch groups at 100 yards, the stock is ok for the gun, for what it is, a good basic hunting gun. BUT...it has a pencil barrel, really heats up after 3-4 shots. Its great for hunting, but not for sustained/precision fire. For that, you'll want a heavy barreled gun.
Happy Trails. P.S. I forgot to add, the trigger sucks...6 pound pull...I added a Timney Trigger...2 pound pull 
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There is nothing wrong with the Savage Axis, I was literally on my way to Walmart to buy one when something made me stop at the lgs first. For $50 more than the new Savage I got a gently used Winchester Model 70 in 30-06.
I'm still considering an Axis in .223 for my wife though. Can't decide if I want her in the Savage or a Ruger American. |