Smoking Deal!! Savage Axis for $150

[PlateauNDN]

I  didn't think Timney would make a trigger for the Axis, but if they do, that's great news!   

I have this rifle in .270 and i just put a timney spring and kept the original trigger.

[bobcat]

I  didn't think Timney would make a trigger for the Axis, but if they do, that's great news!   

I have this rifle in .270 and i just put a timney spring and kept the original trigger.

Good to know, I'll look into that. I know that's the same thing I did with my Browning A bolt and the trigger is now just how I like it.

[PlateauNDN]

The trigger is fine its just the springs that's tough. It's a heavy spring. The timney swap is quick and cheap.

[Dan-o]

How quick and cheap?

[bobcat]

Just came across this, might order it:

http://www.mcarbo.com/savage-axis-trigger-spring-kit.aspx


Haven't seen the Timney yet.

[fishsticks]

https://www.timneytriggers.com/shop/timney-axis/edge-trigger-replacement-trigger.aspx

The axis has been on my watchlist for awhile.  The timney is ~$120, but at $200 for the rifle and $120 for the trigger it's still quite affordable.  The trigger upgrade seems to get good reviews on YouTube and looks to be an easy drop in especially if you've tinkered with guns a little.  The trigger being heavy seems to be the only real knock on the axis.  I'm not a fan of the accutrigger, too much of an old school person and can't warm up to the design.

[WapitiTalk1]

Blast away if you will. How about buying something a bit up the quality chain that doesn't need updates/reconfigs?  Just asking.

[PlateauNDN]

Just came across this, might order it:

http://www.mcarbo.com/savage-axis-trigger-spring-kit.aspx


Haven't seen the Timney yet.

  timney has or it appears had just the spring. I got it off eBay few years ago.

[bobcat]

Blast away if you will. How about buying something a bit up the quality chain that doesn't need updates/reconfigs?  Just asking.

All my rifles have had to have new triggers or upgraded in some way. And I'm not talking low quality guns. Remington 700, Browning A bolts, Husqvarna, Weatherby. So this is not something that's unique only to the Savage Axis. For around $20 I can have a good trigger in the Axis. My daughter is 11, she just needs a light rifle and a low recoil cartridge. I think this will work. It only weighs 6 pounds. I've heard they're very accurate, and the 7/08 will be a good, versatile cartridge for her. I'll download it to start with, will probably use something like 120 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. If she's lucky and draws a good elk permit, or a moose tag, I can switch over to 120 grain Barnes, and a little more velocity.

[Chase2008]

Looks like I was too slow. Would have been a nice pick up

[N7XW]

Blast away if you will. How about buying something a bit up the quality chain that doesn't need updates/reconfigs?  Just asking.

All my rifles have had to have new triggers or upgraded in some way. And I'm not talking low quality guns. Remington 700, Browning A bolts, Husqvarna, Weatherby. So this is not something that's unique only to the Savage Axis. For around $20 I can have a good trigger in the Axis. My daughter is 11, she just needs a light rifle and a low recoil cartridge. I think this will work. It only weighs 6 pounds. I've heard they're very accurate, and the 7/08 will be a good, versatile cartridge for her. I'll download it to start with, will probably use something like 120 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. If she's lucky and draws a good elk permit, or a moose tag, I can switch over to 120 grain Barnes, and a little more velocity.

A better trigger for $20?  Care to elaborate?  I asume a Timney can't be had for that.

[JimmyHoffa]

Blast away if you will. How about buying something a bit up the quality chain that doesn't need updates/reconfigs?  Just asking.

All my rifles have had to have new triggers or upgraded in some way. And I'm not talking low quality guns. Remington 700, Browning A bolts, Husqvarna, Weatherby. So this is not something that's unique only to the Savage Axis. For around $20 I can have a good trigger in the Axis. My daughter is 11, she just needs a light rifle and a low recoil cartridge. I think this will work. It only weighs 6 pounds. I've heard they're very accurate, and the 7/08 will be a good, versatile cartridge for her. I'll download it to start with, will probably use something like 120 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. If she's lucky and draws a good elk permit, or a moose tag, I can switch over to 120 grain Barnes, and a little more velocity.

A better trigger for $20?  Care to elaborate?  I asume a Timney can't be had for that.

Further up, they are just swapping to a Timney trigger spring.

[lamrith]

The axis are very accurate, the ones I have owned were sub MOA if I did my part.  I have owned a normal 308 and a AxisSR in 308.  Only let them go because I am/was searching for a specific setup and they did not fit the bill.  Ended ups with an Savage Hog Hunter.

Really cannot beat the performance for price on the Axis, you get quite a bit of rifle for almost nothing.  Free spring from a ballpoint pen in your desk drawer and you got a much better trigger I want to say mine went from 8.5 to 6#.  If you want to get a better stock, boyds has laminated ones starting at $144 (were $99 a year ago, big spike lately) so you have a passable trigger, wood stock rifle with a scope for $300ish..  Most wood stock rifles I have seen are 400+min?  Or leave it in original stock and have a truck, brush, crap weather hunting gun that will fill the freezer on a budget.

FYI - buddy tried to get a 223 lastnight, site said in stock until he got to checkout, then nada, so they are vanishing fast.

[nutntoit]

Here is a good alternative to the Timney that has great reviews. I have been meaning to pick one up for my 111 but never got around to it.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item/00213sav1b/savage-edge-110-and-111-and-112-replacement-trigger-adjustment-14-oz--3-lbs-black-finish

[WapitiTalk1]

Blast away if you will. How about buying something a bit up the quality chain that doesn't need updates/reconfigs?  Just asking.

All my rifles have had to have new triggers or upgraded in some way. And I'm not talking low quality guns. Remington 700, Browning A bolts, Husqvarna, Weatherby. So this is not something that's unique only to the Savage Axis. For around $20 I can have a good trigger in the Axis. My daughter is 11, she just needs a light rifle and a low recoil cartridge. I think this will work. It only weighs 6 pounds. I've heard they're very accurate, and the 7/08 will be a good, versatile cartridge for her. I'll download it to start with, will probably use something like 120 grain Nosler Ballistic Tips. If she's lucky and draws a good elk permit, or a moose tag, I can switch over to 120 grain Barnes, and a little more velocity.

Ahh, I see said the blind man.  Shows you what I know about boom sticks .