Is the Savage Axis the same thing as the old Rem. 78's. By the same I mean is the action used for the AXis the same as the Savage rifles; ie 10/110, 12 , ect.??
What did they do to cheapen it up ?No, it is a different action
I think it is probably as strong or stronger than the 10-110 actions because less material has been cut out. Major difference is the recoil lug. It's in the stock and not attached to the action. You can have the action turned down and put a regular recoil lug on if desired. Trigger is terrible but what do you expect on a $300 gun. Action is very smooth, mine is probably smoother than most of the model 10s, 12s, and 110s I have.What did they do to cheapen it up ?
THANK YOU, I wonder how the "no recoil lug" will work ?? in after market stocks ? ,did Savage use the same threads on the BBl/action as they do on the 10/110 ?I think it is probably as strong or stronger than the 10-110 actions because less material has been cut out. Major difference is the recoil lug. It's in the stock and not attached to the action. You can have the action turned down and put a regular recoil lug on if desired. Trigger is terrible but what do you expect on a $300 gun. Action is very smooth, mine is probably smoother than most of the model 10s, 12s, and 110s I have.
Ok this is something I know a little about.
The bolt is pretty much exactly the same as any other long action savage. All of it is interchangeable with other long action savages. Bolt heads and handles are interchangeable as are the bodies.
Scope mount is proprietary though. But they are cheep at $40ea on Midway
Recoil lug, well you can just buy a regular one and put it in between the receiver and nut like any other savage. Some people put the action in a lathe and cut down the face so they don't loose any threading on the barrel.
Botom metal I am not yet sure on. I think that a long action with screw spacing of 4.4in will work. It measures the same with my calipers and bottom feed looks similar. I intend to try this out eventually.
The receiver as stated above is stiffer as there is a lot less metal removed. Its about as stiff as any target savage only without the tang.
Bedding surface is rather small. You can only bed the forward half.
Below are photos of mine in 6.5x47. For a $250 gun its shoots amazing. .25moa easy. My first group I ever shot with it was .236in!
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This is a ER shaw prefit. Very easy to install. Any dummy can do it.Is that a factory barrel? On the Savage website, I couldn't find this or any factory savage rifle in 6.5x47.
Ok, So it's not actually a factory rifle but a rebarreled one and not exactly an endorsement of the Axis.This is a ER shaw prefit. Very easy to install. Any dummy can do it.
Ok, So it's not actually a factory rifle but a rebarreled one and not exactly an endorsement of the Axis.
What do you mean endorsment? Savages are like legos. You just buy the parts you want and put it together. Just like any AR-15
Your quote: "Below are photos of mine in 6.5x47. For a $250 gun its shoots amazing. .25moa easy. My first group I ever shot with it was .236in!"
If it has an aftermarket barrel, it is NOT a $250 Savage Axis factory rifle that shoots 1/4 moa. It's a custom build.
Exactly......"Factory" means just that.....no aftermarket barrels....only barrels as they come out of the "factory". Can you imagine the repercussions if a manufacturer got caught installing non-factory barrels on sponsored shooting teams? Let's not even think they would ever become that desperate.Your quote: "Below are photos of mine in 6.5x47. For a $250 gun its shoots amazing. .25moa easy. My first group I ever shot with it was .236in!"
If it has an aftermarket barrel, it is NOT a $250 Savage Axis factory rifle that shoots 1/4 moa. It's a custom build.
Lol ya that would be funny.Exactly......"Factory" means just that.....no aftermarket barrels....only barrels as they come out of the "factory". Can you imagine the repercussions if a manufacturer got caught installing non-factory barrels on sponsored shooting teams? Let's not even think they would ever become that desperate.![]()