Thread: ruger american vs savage axis

Originally Posted by sparky1000

I will let you know how I get on, got some Hornady Superformance 53gr vmax stuff, hornady brass case training ammo and some 65gr Sierra Gamekings to try.

If you're reloading try some of the blitzkings too. key phrase - explosive hitting power!
If not sure try some of the ADI outback factory to try it out if you like (same projectile).

Originally Posted by sparky1000

Here it is, camera on my phone is a bit rubbish.






The scope is absolutely amazing for the price! I watched birds in the garden with it last night as the light was fading whilst playing with Adjustable objective. I can see why vortex is popular at the moment.

How do you like the predator? What price is the scope?

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Sako

Originally Posted by sakokid

Sako

over priced tikka

Originally Posted by sakokid

Sako

which sako are you recommending? I don't know anything about them

Originally Posted by smidey

which sako are you recommending? I don't know anything about them

Any will do mate... They're like a tikka but better quality, better design, better feel, better to look at and cuddle and shoulder but best of all they're nothing like a Tikka.

But seriously for the budget any of the above will do, fine.

What sort of coin are we talking?

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How much Sako would you get for $750?

sako have been making fantastic rifles for years anything with sako on it you cant go Wong with the issue is even one that's 30 or more years old will set you back over a grand a new one anywhere 3 grand and up so for those of us looking for an affordable rifle its just not an option
theres one sako that comes up cheep at times I think its called the a7 but ive herd trough the grape vines that they are one on sakos very rear fuck up's they just arnt done well

So sakokid, what's your story? Piping up in this thread recommending something that is five times the price. You just upping your post count it something?

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Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

theres one sako that comes up cheep at times I think its called the a7 but ive herd trough the grape vines that they are one on sakos very rear fuck up's they just arnt done well

Last time I saw an A7 I thought it was a Savage Axis at first glance, the stock is very similar!

Originally Posted by Danny

Any will do mate... They're like a tikka but better quality, better design, better feel, better to look at and cuddle and shoulder but best of all they're nothing like a Tikka.

Sorry to burst your bubble but they use the same barrels as Tikkas and on average don't shoot any better, in fact the Finnlites can be a really pain in the butt to get shooting. The bedding system in these is unnecessarily complicated to say the least.

Well then...Im happy to live in my bubble then bro.

Sorry not been on for a few days, haven't had chance to fire it yet but it seems nice enough, definitely a budget rifle, not as slick as my Howa 1500 which says something. But I think it will get better with use. Dual cocking cams means the bolt needs to be worked pretty lively which I am not used to.

The scope is fantastic! I got it from Shooters Supplies in Christchurch and they had it on Sale at $349! Its a bit bulkier than the lower power ones but I want the rifle for bunny splatting so I want to be able to see small things at decent distances.

Will see if I can sight it in this week and try some loads. I will also pick up some of the outback 55gr sierra blitzking and 69gr sierra matchking stuff as well, keen to try a few weights of projectile.