Opinions on Savage Axis ?

[Titan_Bow]

I've got a line on a NIB Savage Axis for a really good price.   For a basic hunting rifle with expected shots no more than 300yds max, what are your opinions of this gun?  Things I have read online, it seems to be miles above the Remington 770 (which seems to be its main competitor).   I've read some good reviews online of the Axis, and I looked at one last night at Sportsmans Warehouse. It sure felt like a better quality gun than the 770.     I'm looking at a bare gun and I'd put my own scope on it.   What is the general consensus of this rifle?

[jim36]

I have one . 30 06. Great shooter. Definitely a MOA shooter. I got the camo stock and topped it off with a camo Burris Fullfield 3x9x40 B plex reticle. I did a little work on the trigger and got it down to 3.5 lbs. Oh yea,  mine is called the Edge. Same rifle, different name. You won't be sorry with the purchase.
                                                                                               Jim    <")))><

[chutesnreloads]

For what you say you're getting it for.....absolutely worth it.Buddy of mine got one.First time out, factory ammo, just the way it came out of the box, we both fired groups well under an inch at 100 yards.

[ejpaul1]

buddy of mine has one in 223, rough trigger, but otherwise an awesome rifle for the money.

[Huffmanite]

I have an Edge in .223.   Also own a couple of Stevens 200s, a 270 and a 7mm-08.   All three rifles are accurate, so no complaints about that.  Don't care for the plastic stocks on any of them.  The Edge stock looks better than a Stevens, but am in final stages of makeing a wooden stock for mine.  Disliked the 1" or so movement of my crosshair on a 100 yard target while pulling the Edge trigger......annoying stock flex problem due to its design.   Made a stock for one of my Stevens too, but it was because I just didn't like the looks of the factory stock.  Also, my Edge has a rather weak ejection of spent brass.  Using my Stevens as a comparison, firm yank on their bolts, brass thrown out of receiver....while on my Edge, dribbles out of receiver.   Both my Edge and Stevens had fairly heavy trigger pulls.  Slightly easier to work on a Stevens trigger than on an Edges, but neither is difficult to work on.  All are now around 3 lb pull.  Not sure what you think is a good price for an Edge....paid $259 plus tax for mine at a local Wal Mart late last year.   Last Stevens I bought was a couple of months ago,  paid $179 + tax at a local Academny Outdoors Sports store.   Dispite my gripes about my Edge, still a decent rifle for its price.

[ejpaul1]

THat pal of mine that has the axis in 223 said he was able to adjust the trigger as well and its right about where he likes it now. He says it can shoot under an inch with no issues. Wish I needed one!

[poncaguy]

I have 2 of the "old" Edge's. Best rifle for the money, very accurate. Will need a trigger job or drop in replacement. Light and super accurate, 223 and 7-08 are the 2 I have.

[patrickjames]

We sell many of them at work. I would say half the hunting rifles we sell are the savage Axis. Everybody happy, not one has been returned. Can't say that about Remingtons.

[ardeekay]

I have 2... a 223 and a 7-08, the stock-flex problem is due to the high weight of the trigger pull, on my 7-08, first time at the range, the crosshairs moved as i was squeezing off, gave up and went home.  I checked the trigger weight with a RCBS trigger scale, and it went over the limit of the scale !!  After getting the trigger down to a decent pull, it does not flex any more at the weakish wrist of the rifle.. and is very accurate, under MOA.  I haven't had time to play with the 223, but expect the same.  I did my own trigger job, it involves snipping of the rear trigger spring.. but a person might want to consider having a 'smith' do that work...  A long time ago, a old geezer told me ' Ya can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear..'  meaning that only fine, expensive rifles shoot good.  I have proven him wrong for years...  (remington 788.... savage edge/axis... marlin x rifles... mossberg 4x4....tikka's... etc..)  I now am playing with a winch m-70, 30-06 cheapo gun, birch stock, blind magazine.. I got it at a flea market for $200 with a usa redfield on it... its ugly, stock dinged up, missing some blueing.. but it shoots Winchester factory 150's (power-max) into 3/4 of a inch all day !!  Had to free float it is all...  Sorry I got to rambling... Bob

[ejpaul1]

You have a valid point ardeekay, you dont have to spend a ton to get an accurate rifle. Now having said that, if you can spend a ton on a rifle, why wouldnt you? Now, where is that pile of money,,,,,,,,

[Swampman]

I'd save my money for a good rifle like a used 700 Remington.