Savage Axis II?

[ssramage]

Looking for feedback on this rifle. My brother in law has one in .308 that he bought 3 or 4 years ago and maybe shot 5 times. He's looking to sell it and offered it to me, but I know nothing about them and have never owned/shot a Savage.

Thoughts?

 

[biggdogg]

I've got one in .350 Legend and I love it. It's a very handy, accurate no-frills rifle. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one.

 

[Robert28]

For the money, you aren’t going to find many rifles that will out-shoot a Savage. The Axis II is a great economical no frills rifle.

 

[Railroader]

Good shooter, guaranteed!

 

[BeerThirty]

I would look at it first to determine if the build and quality is up to your liking, especially if it's a synthetic stock.

I took a hard look at the Axis about 5 years ago when shopping for my son's first rifle and was not impressed. Maybe they've updated in recent years. Not saying it's a bad rifle, but it looked and felt "cheap". Probably one of those situations where I judged the book by its cover.

 

[FlipKing]

My kids have one. Very accurate. Light weight. Not super refined but solid rifle

 

[ssramage]

I would look at it first to determine if the build and quality is up to your liking, especially if it's a synthetic stock.

I took a hard look at the Axis about 5 years ago when shopping for my son's first rifle and was not impressed. Maybe they've updated in recent years. Not saying it's a bad rifle, but it looked and felt "cheap". Probably one of those situations where I judged the book by its cover.

I actually was with him when he bought it but didn't look at it too seriously. It seems like I remember having the same feeling about the stock. This wouldn't be my primary rifle, but was thinking of it more as a loaner/backup/truck gun.

 

[FlipKing]

I actually was with him when he bought it but didn't look at it too seriously. It seems like I remember having the same feeling about the stock. This wouldn't be my primary rifle, but was thinking of it more as a loaner/backup/truck gun.

It's definitely cheap. But probably the most accurate and best trigger in a sub $400 rifle. Recoil is a bit stout due to the light weight and cheaper stock.

 

[Jim Boyd]

IMO it is def not a guarantee but highly probable to be accurate.

Savage is good that way.

Work out a fair deal and make everyone happy.

If troubled by the stock, get a replacement. Boyd’s are nice.

Trigger is easy to modify and they get scary good once done. AccuTrigger is not bad even w/o mods.

I would expect 1.5 MOA and quite possibly even better.

 

[Bobby Bigtime]

We bought one of our daughters one in 308 about four years ago.it is an absolute tack driver and not ammo picky at all. Very impressed especially for the price.

 

[Jim Boyd]

I see the Axis II in 6 ARC with heavy barrel and scope can be had for $379.

I’m thinking hard!

 

[BriarPatch99]

My Son picked up one(.308 Win.)at Wal-Mart sale ... I ordered a set used dies ....first load I put together shot less than 3/4" .... It shoots the Federal Blue Box 150 grain very well... killed two bucks with it ....

 

[Milkman]

I have two.
One in .223 one in.243. Both are tack drivers. I am thinking of getting one in 30-06 as well.

 

[Milkman]

I see the Axis II in 6 ARC with heavy barrel and scope can be had for $379.

I’m thinking hard!

Where do you see this offer Jim ?

 

[Bowyer29]

Looking for feedback on this rifle. My brother in law has one in .308 that he bought 3 or 4 years ago and maybe shot 5 times. He's looking to sell it and offered it to me, but I know nothing about them and have never owned/shot a Savage.

Thoughts?

Fantastic rifles, I would own another in a minute.

 

[BriarPatch99]

Where do you see this offer Jim ?

Different Jim ....
but the 6 ARC is listed on the Savage web site as available in the Axis II....

 

[Jim Boyd]

Where do you see this offer Jim ?

Savage Axis II Heavy Barrel 6mm ARC Bolt-Action Rifle with Veil Whitetail Camo Finish

Savage: Axis II Heavy Barrel 6mm ARC Bolt-Action Rifle with Veil Whitetail Camo Finish for sale at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore.

www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com

I do not think I have ever ordered from them, however.

 

[Jim Boyd]

 

[RamblinWreck88]

Savage Axis II Heavy Barrel 6mm ARC Bolt-Action Rifle with Veil Whitetail Camo Finish

Savage: Axis II Heavy Barrel 6mm ARC Bolt-Action Rifle with Veil Whitetail Camo Finish for sale at Sportsman's Outdoor Superstore.

www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com

I do not think I have ever ordered from them, however.

The most common complaint with them is that they cancel orders due to "insufficient inventory" and are in general a pain to deal with. YMMV.

 

[Dustin Pate]

I have a few of them and they all shoot incredible.