Savage Arms

33army · 09-19-2011, 08:09

Just bought a Savage Arms Axis XP .308 and wanted to know if anyone had any experience with them. Also, does anyone know where I can find a aftermarket stock possibly with rails? Please delete if posted in the wrong AO.

mark46th · 09-19-2011, 11:20

Why would you want rails on it? It's a long range weapon not for CBQ...

33army · 09-19-2011, 11:43

Very valid point. I retract the rails part(wasn't thinking clearly this morning). Just looking for a stock with a cheek pad really. The stock it has is good but I'm about to tape some foam padding to it.

Dusty · 09-19-2011, 12:08

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Originally Posted by 33army

Very valid point. I retract the rails part(wasn't thinking clearly this morning). Just looking for a stock with a cheek pad really. The stock it has is good but I'm about to tape some foam padding to it.

How accurate is it?

33army · 09-19-2011, 12:24

After zeroing the scope (simmons) at the crappiest range I have ever been on I'm putting consistent shot groups into a 3-inch circle at 100yds using basic .308 Winchester. Nothing extreme but I'm still getting used to it. I'm going to re-zero it at a different range soon. Hopefully one that has shooting positions that don't look like a JDAM helped build them. Plus, I'm way out of practice as I haven't gotten to shoot a lot in my current assignment.

Dusty · 09-19-2011, 12:29

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Originally Posted by 33army

After zeroing the scope (simmons) at the crappiest range I have ever been on I'm putting consistent shot groups into a 3-inch circle at 100yds using basic .308 Winchester. Nothing extreme but I'm still getting used to it. I'm going to re-zero it at a different range soon. Hopefully one that has shooting positions that don't look like a JDAM helped build them. Plus, I'm way out of practice as I haven't gotten to shoot a lot in my current assignment.

After your cold, clean bore shot, you should be touching holes at 100 yards off a bag with a sock. Even with a Simmons scope. Those Savages are normally pretty decent rifles...

Stingray · 09-19-2011, 16:50

Excellent for the price.
I have an Edge 30.06. It is the first run of the Axis before the name change.
Very accurate if you can get over the trigger. The trigger isn't very good and isn't adjustable. I am trading out the trigger a Basix trigger from Midway USA. Not very expensive.
I don't have much time behind a scope and would consider myself a marginal shot with glass. But I am putting 3 shot groups within an inch at 100 yards. It is listed as an entry level and the price is right. I am very happy with it.

Sincerely,

**Peregrino** · 09-19-2011, 17:26

Check with HS Precision. Get one of their Varmit stocks and add an extra sling swivel. Decent price, quality mid-level stock, and they offer a military discount too. No sense in spending mega bucks for a big name stock on a starter rifle (I am NOT badmouthing the Savage!). FWIW - I would suggest getting a Jewell or a Timney trigger vs the Rifle Basix.

longrange1947 · 09-19-2011, 17:36

Savage is an excellent weapon for its price and I have recommended it to more than a few new shooters. The weapon is capable of much greater accuracy then 3 moa. You should get 1 moa easy. Some of your trouble could be scope.

As far as rails, the only reason for rails is what we use them for and I doubt seriously you are going to have the bucks for a PVS-26/27 and a laser illuminator. If you can afford them then you can engage targets at night to about 700 meters with your weapon.