Thread: Who said Savage Axis can't shoot.

Since duckshooting has been the focus here for the last 3 weeks, I thought I should give the 223 abit of love. It hasn't seen daylight for a couple of months, and supposed to be chasing wallabys one of these days, I wanted to check the zero. I had a slip and bumped the scope last time out.

For a budget rifle, shooting H&F bulk reloads, I'm fairly happy. Was shot off the 4 wheeler, elbows on handlebars,resting on a frame I've got out front, so it wasn't bench rest accuracy. Go the mighty Axis!!!
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savage stevens shoot just as good

That's got to be m.o.w. (wallaby).

Savage make good barrels . . .

Originally Posted by 223nut

That's got to be m.o.w. (wallaby).

Yep, and MOD, MOP, MOG, and possibly MOC

Originally Posted by rossi.45

Savage make good barrels . . .

Shame the stock feels like it's going to break through the pistol grip and flimsy forestock, but it does shoot well

Dont think anyone has said they dont shoot, they are just bloody ugly...

Originally Posted by Wildman

Dont think anyone has said they dont shoot, they are just bloody ugly...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I like to be holdin' ma Savage because it shoots so well and I like it's ergonomics.

Originally Posted by oraki

Since duckshooting has been the focus here for the last 3 weeks, I thought I should give the 223 abit of love. It hasn't seen daylight for a couple of months, and supposed to be chasing wallabys one of these days, I wanted to check the zero. I had a slip and bumped the scope last time out.
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For a budget rifle, shooting H&F bulk reloads, I'm fairly happy. Was shot off the 4 wheeler, elbows on handlebars,resting on a frame I've got out front, so it wasn't bench rest accuracy. Go the mighty Axis!!!
Roll on the weekend

I think the answer was nobody. The main gripe seems to be the stock.

Originally Posted by gadgetman

I think the answer was nobody. The main gripe seems to be the stock.

I compare the stock to an athletic lady.........firm butt, slim through the waist, with just enough out front to wrap your hand around. The main bits,(internals),work faultlessly and keeps coming back for more

Originally Posted by oraki

I compare the stock to an athletic lady.........firm butt, slim through the waist, with just enough out front to wrap your hand around. The main bits,(internals),work faultlessly and keeps coming back for more

there's a man with life sorted.....

Originally Posted by gadgetman

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I like to be holdin' ma Savage because it shoots so well and I like it's ergonomics.

I think my wood stocked Savage classics look quite nice, but they are a fair bit heavier. Lightweight hunter model next time I think.

Originally Posted by GravelBen

I think my wood stocked Savage classics look quite nice, but they are a fair bit heavier. Lightweight hunter model next time I think.

My lightweight hunter is a beauty! Probably my favorite rifle so far

Originally Posted by matto1234

My lightweight hunter is a beauty! Probably my favorite rifle so far

Yeah, I'm not actually sure what folks think is ugly about them. But then I'm no oil painting either.

They are not ugly as such ( actually yes a bit :-) , but they are very agricultural.
The fastest to take apart for cleaning and maintenance , seconded by tikka and kimbers.