Savage axis xp 30-06

[longknife]

Anyone have any info on these guns? Like the 30-06, but seems to be a tough trigger(not the acutrigger), but looks worth the $400 scoped out the door NIB. Any info will help, got it for my daughter(14).

[FC]

$400 is pretty steep for that gun and the scope they come with is what I call fish-bonker grade.

[wraithen]

What's fish bonker grade? Does that mean really tough or useless for anything other than as a fish bonker? 

[FC]

What's fish bonker grade? 

I'll give you three guesses...

useless for anything other than as a fish bonker? 

You got it on the first try! lol...Firkking horrible is a vast compliment to those ...things...

[JBar]

Theres already a thread on the AXIS but 400 is steep for the combo deal. I think DICK's has them on sale this weekend for 329 or something like that. As for the scope don't bother unless the combo deal is cheaper than just the rifle if it is take the scope off and put it on a pellet gun or something or bonk fish with it. The trigger is stiff but you can fix that for about $2 with a spring from Tacoma screw.

[longknife]

ya skagit arms is spendy, and knew the scope needs to be replaced (range finder on the way santa and all). Seen the spring fix online for the trigger, but will take it in to get it done professionaly. Wondering if i can get the accutrigger installed??
How is the recoil? I know the 30-06 is a bark/kick(short and synthetic), compaired to the 270 she has learned to like. I wanted more knockdown power for elk. I know a 270 will work when hit rite, but i want no chance of a wounded animal. I know they are the all around caliber for Washington, just worried she will start to flinch if its a hard trigger, and a loud/sharp kick to her.

I am looking into a buffalo or moose hunt for her graduation gift, when she dose, i want her prepared.

[wraithen]

Yes you can get the accutrigger installed but unless you like the glock trigger feature it's gonna be the same price as a decent aftermarket trigger.

If the kick is too much on the first shot or three stop shooting it. Get her a good pad and see if that helps. Buffalo or moose hunt for graduation?! Can I be your daughter some time?

[Lincoln4]

Check all the Black Friday adds first, I just saw the Axis/Scope combo in one of them for $279.  Screamin' deal.  A lot of people on the Savage Shooters Forum are quite pleased with them.  Typical Savage accuracy, with a trigger that needs some work.  Quite a bit of info on fixing the trigger there as well.  My local Wal-Mart has just the rifle at $269 every day.  I'm probably gonna pick one up in .223, just to keep my ammo consuming wife and daughter happy in a more economical way!   

[deleted BGS]

I couldnt even talk my girlfriend into buying one... Thats how terrible and cheap feeling they are. Stay away from savage

[ducklab]

I think its a good gun, also sports authority has some for 329 everyday price. The action isnt bad, its probably the best new rifle for under 400 dollars.

[FALFire]

Yes you can get the accutrigger installed but unless you like the glock trigger feature it's gonna be the same price as a decent aftermarket trigger.

Where is it possible to get the Accutrigger installed on the Axis/Edge rifle? Savage doesn't show they offer that as an option on those rifles.

I have 3 Savage rifles and one Stevens 200 LA only one is an Accutrigger model the others are not adaptable but I have aftermarket triggers in both of those. Just curious 

[Biggerhammer]

Esspecialy when the local Bi Mart has matte blued Rem700's in any flavor you like, long or short action. With the scope , if that's what your into. For $369.00.

[wraithen]

FAL, maybe my wording was confusing. I meant if you purchase the accutrigger you can put it in that gun. Did not mean it was possible to buy it with trigger installed.

[FALFire]

FAL, maybe my wording was confusing. I meant if you purchase the accutrigger you can put it in that gun. Did not mean it was possible to buy it with trigger installed.

Wraithen, the Axis/Edge is slightly different than the Savage 10/110 line of firearms and the Accutrigger cannot be installed, at least not done safely. There are better triggers available to install that will fit without creating a monster. I commented on it thinking you had already somehow done this swap, it appears you have not. If I am incorrect please by all means provide me with the detailed info that proves it can be done safely as I know of two people that have the Axis/Edge rifles that hate their triggers and would like to install the Accutrigger system. So far Savage states it cannot be done and the gunsmiths on the Savage websites pretty much state the same thing. 

[wraithen]

Never said it would be easy either!  I have not made the swap but it appears it wouldn't be a simple remove/reinstall job. The specs aren't close enough. The market for the axis/edge isn't very big yet as it is a new gun. It may never be big for aftermarket parts either if savage deems it a good idea to change the design every few year like they sometimes seem to do. All of that said to the OP, if you're looking at the axis/edge because of pricepoint, you get what you get with those and options are pretty limited. Up the numbers a bit and you can step into a completely customizable gun right now.

FAL, is the stock on your stevens really weak? Tried to use a tricep strap and it tilted the receiver/barrel pretty far. Almost made my crosshair look like an X. I may end up buying an aftermarket stock and changing bolt/barrel for 2 custom guns