The Axis(edge) is what it is and never will be anything else.
Axis; it's the lack of versatility that stopped me.
Almost true. You can replace the trigger with an aftermarket that will go from one to three pounds. If you are looking for an accurate rifle that you are not wanting to really customize with stocks and what not, the Axis is a great deal. I just picked up one in 223 and I have a total of 57 rds down the tube and it is printing 3/4" grps with factory remiington 62gr Match loads. The same loads are printing 2.5" grps at 300yds. I have no doubt once th barrel settles and I get some reloads in it, the rifle will be quite accurate (hec, it is now).
As mentioned earlier, my friend has an Axis in 25-06. That thing is retarded accurate. I am currently working up some loads for it with 115gr Nosler BTs and Retumbo. I have only tested the loads out to 100yds, but I am getting 1" groups. Playing with the COL and going to try them at 250/300yds to let the boat tail settle down and we will see what kind of groups it prints.
BTW, the Axis stock is a little flimsy but, both rifles have bipods mounted on them and it does not effect the accuracy at all.
One of the huge selling points for me with the Axis (besides the price) was just how lightweight the rifle was- even with a scope mounted on it. You can carry that stick all day long in the bush and dont really seem to give up on accuracy.
