Savage Axis II Review
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- Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
- My review of the Savage Axis II XP in 308.
Article at: www.huntinggearguy.com/rifle-...
Savage Axis II at Cabela's USA (affiliate link): cabelas.xhuc.net/VygZV3
00:00 Intro
00:42 Detail view
04:47 Savage Axis II Disassembly
07:50 Models and usability
I have 3 savage rifles and I’ve owned 8 total . They are accurate and reliable . Will make more high dollar rifles look like crap when it comes to performance. Can’t beat them or the price .great rifles . I’ve harvested numerous animals with savage rifles and had no issues at all ❤️👍🏻
Own 10 100% agree with ya, amazing rifles, I’m actually gonna be picking up that new 2019 model 110 high country.
How do they operate in cold weather?
I usually hunt in -30-40 degree weather, never had a problem a savage action
Bryan Mcpherson I was using a friends model 200 in 30 06 ,I got 3 shots in 1/2 moa with federal 150 grain even with the heavy trigger!
Good to hear, just ordered the 25.06, hardwood.
Just picked another one up yesterday (.308) going to the range next Friday & cant wait....2A GOD BLESS & SEMPER FI!!!
Sgt Reynolds well how do u like it?
Just spent the day out with my new savage axis II in .223 fitted with the Bushnell Banner scope. Sighted it in at 25 yards... 3 shells. Then 5 shells at 100 yards... Grouped all 5 touching. It is a tack driver. I did tighten up all screws before heading out to the field. Stock was solid and not flimsy at all. Yes the bolt release is difficult but once you get used to It is not a problem. Completely satisfied. I used Barnhaul 55 grain shells to get started. No misfires.no issues whatsoever.
Best review I’ve found. Thanks.
Excellent review! Thorough and clear. Great job!
Just got one new from Classic Firearms for $350. It comes with a Nikon 3-9x40 BDC scope, which is $180 alone. Absolutely fantastic deal...not to mention you get a couple of free shirts and extras through an additional rebate promotion. Super excited about this rifle!
I like this review, very positive and encouraging for a beginner like me who just bought one of these rifles.
Great gun for the money. I had one in .243. Shot great groups. Sold it to buy something else but I recommend it whenever someone ona budget is looking for a rifle
For my Savage Axis 243, I bonded a Savage 10 box to the Savage Axis floor plate and got 12 rounds. I cut the bottom of the plastic Axis floor plate out, rounded the top of the 10's 10 round box then used JB KWIK to bond them together. I used files to smooth the connection on the inside of the new magazine and kept the 10's spring and follower. Flawless operation but a bit expensive. I replaced the Savage with a Howa 1500. now I use standard military 308 20 round magazines.
Got one in .223 to practice with, and extend the barrel life on my Tikka 22-250 Varminter. It's great for the price, and I have no complaints.
Really helpful video as I am a new hunter and after a a decent rifles for myself and my partner
I got one just like that today. It looks cool 😎
I use this in 243. and it is my go to dear rifle it is very accurate
I saw your videos of savage mossberg and remington and I would like you to give me a conclusion from your experience which of the 3 is the best rifle thanks
I just picked one up in (boring 😉) 270 Win from Tenda. They're shipping with a new stock design and the Weaver Scope was replaced with a Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 with a ballistic-plex style reticle.
The magazine is still hard to snap in despite the new stock, but it definitely looks a little snazzier.
I have had good luck with Savage's. I have an original Edge in 308 and a Axis II in 223 and a Axis II in 6.5 Creedmoor and all shoot sub MOA most days.
How would you compare it to the Browning AB3? Which of the two would you buy?
I purchased the same rifle except I got one in Stainless Steel. It’s a great gun. I’d recommend
I have a Savage 110 bought 30 years ago. Have to do the same thing to remove the bolt. Not really a pain
I really love your videos! Can you make a video stiffening up the stock? How's the bolt lift on an uncocked?
What kind of plates were used under the scope mounts?
Thank you for the in depth review. There's not many for the standard Savage Axis ii.
Great video!
Nice review. Picked up a Savage Axis II XP in .223 early in 2017. Didn't really expect much out of a budget rifle. But after spending some time with it, I have to say that it's a great value. Mine is an absolute tack driver - holding less than an MOA out to 400 yards on a windless day, which is about all I would expect from this cartridge. Love the AccuTrigger. Frankly, the capabilities of the rifle far exceeds my skill as a shooter. My only complaints: that awful bolt release, and the tiny, flimsy magazine. Seriously considering purchasing another in .308 with the heavy barrel option. But shoot that stout of a cartridge would require some type of stock upgrade to eliminate the plastic flexing.
Are you serious, your Savage Axis in 223 caliber shoots under 1" MOA at 400 yrds. Look out varmits...
Didn't say 1" at 400 yards. Said 1 MOA. That would be 4 inches at 400 yards. An MOA = 1/60th of a degree, which comes out to about 1" per hundred yards. Bench rest, windless day...yeah. Not always, but when conditions are right and I'm on my game.
Floyd Teter I have a 30-06, 270, 243, and 223, stock flex has never been a problem..
it was your review of the original axis that made me buy the axis 2 when they first came out . its in 308 and i put on a boyds stock and pillar and glass bedded it . it is a tack driver.
Which stock are you using? I'm looking at getting at-one for both the new scout stainless in 7.62x39 and 308 HB.
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So you mentioned bedding the stock with a couple arrows and expoxy? How well does that work? I’m looking to get the most out of mine in accuracy. I just purchased the axis 2 in 6.5 creedmore and mating a 6.5-20x44 viper on it
Good info! Thanks! 👍
I've picked 270WIN caliber for my hunting rifle. I'm stuck between this rifle, the Mossberg Patriot, the Ruger American and the Remington 700 ADL. I've watched your vids on all of them more than once (and others) and read your articles. Still beating my head against the wall.
If I could give you a shorter list, I'd pick between the Axis and the American.
If I could give an even shorter list I'd recommend the American. :)
I bought in 223 I got barnaul ammo in 223/556 it's ok to put through it?
Pull the trigger FIRST, hold it down then push and HOLD release lever. You can then release the trigger. You DO NOT have to hold them both to remove the bolt , just the release lever. This frees up your other hand to remove the bolt.
That's exactly what he did...
What’s the best bullets for these riffles? This is my first time buying a rifle for hunting.
Thanks for your videos I learn
Thank you. I'm happy the video helped
I have one in 6.5 creedmoor but on the barrel it says chambered in .308. How can I tell if its 6.5 or .308? Thanks in advance.
Great video
I have the axis ii xp in 30-06. All the screws on the scope and the two on the rifle get loose and after 40 rounds it starting having problems thought it was the ammo cuz the primer had a strike mark but it wouldn't fire like 20% of the time. Looked at my bolt yesterday and it looks like one of the springs in it is fuck up. Twisted or broken gonna take it appart today.
Acadamy has these on sale for $299!!!! Great deal right now!!!!! They marked them down from $430 to $375 then there is a mail in rebate making it $299!
My dad has one. But without the accutrigger. And it's a great rifle. His is in .243. I like it. I might get one in lefty in .308. But would you suggest a tikka t3 in .308? I want one of those in lefty as Well
The Tikka is a nicer rifle with a much slicker bolt, but it also costs quite a bit more.
The Best Of All,..the Tikka is a great rifle,..nobody has ever regretted buying 'quality', I think. Ihave one in 22-250, a super rifle IMHO.
BUT, why not check these Savage Axis' with a wood stock,...these are good looking, without the weak point at the grip area, and also they are considerably at less cost than Tikka.
Can you compare this with a comparable Ruger?
good job!
Hi there. What height rings and base set would you recommend for a Vortex Viper 6.5-20x44 30mm tube mounted on my hunting rifle Savage Axis II .270 win (with accutrigger)
Oh sorry, I'm not sure what height rings you'd need for that combo. If I'm unsure of ring height, I usually take my rifle and scope into a shop so I can get the lowest ring height possible.
Most medium height rings will easily mount up to a 44mm objective lens. You can try tall rings (50mm obj lens) to be on the safe side. I had the same question mounting the scope on my 22, I used medium rings and the scope was almost touching the barrel.
Thanks The.22Marksman I did install the Talley medium rings and it was perfect. Still plenty of room before touching the barrel BUT the bolt handle almost touch the scope so medium height rings are the lowest I can go with.
Finished ??!! I want to know the grouping, man.
durhamoutdoors still has a deal on the 6.5 creedmoor HB, chose 308 myself.
Mossberg Patriot 6.5 creedmoor seems like a rifle for a 12 year old boy. But compared to the bolt action it's not worth the stress. I don't like playing with jammed rifles
I just saw this at the shop for $450. I’m gonna grab it!
Hi there guys. I'd like address a question to y'all. I'm thinking of buying a Savage Axis II in 308 Win but not for the use as a hunting rifle. I'll like shoot with it only at the range. Is that a stupid ideea? Will the barrel get too hot after, say 20-30 shots fired? Thx for all ur answers... Szabi
It'll heat up yeah, shouldn't affect shot placement too much, really depends on distance i suppose. My 30-06 axis heats up after about 15 and it does start to affect grouping but not to the point that it would affect lethality while hunting if that makes any sense ( i never measured the groupings so i can't give you exact numbers )
Where can I buy different stock for this rifle I heard you say it in the video but what’s the link?
Boyd's Gun Stocks?
Just got one over Christmas. Wooden stock though.
Great vids.
Do you think it could stand up to the long action calibers, like 30-06?
Yup
The 11 Trophy Hunter XP uses the same magazine. I haven't had a problem with mine despite it being cheap.
They've got a new one now that's way better. ua-cam.com/video/2BnoZ157Hdo/v-deo.html
I bought this rifle last year and it’s back at Savage for the 3rd time cause every time I chamber a round after a shot I’m wrestling with the bolt-they are trying to tell me it’s the Sellier Bellot ammo.Can anybody shed their input ???
They say that? Have you tried a different ammo? Try a few different ones...... That would clear it up pretty quick......
I'll take a T/C Compass over an Axis any day of the week. The T/C is guaranteed 1 MOA for about the same price as the Axis. Oh, and it has a pre threaded muzzle for a muzzle device.
How do you like the bolt release?
It's probably the worst one of the budget bolt action rifles. That said, how many times do you use a bolt release on a hunting rifle?
I love that this video was made before 6.5CM became the best selling deer cartridge in the US.
I have a stainless version without the accutrigger and I wish I had got the accutrigger as my ONLY complaint with this rifle is the trigger.
Get the Rifle Basix trigger for it.
How do you do a review without shooting the rifle?
I have this gun it can freakin smoke a deer on the spot no doubt it is an awesome gun
Shoud i get a savage axis 2
Or a mossberg patriot
Im in canada.
My shop has axis 2 with bushnel 3-9x40 for $469 canadian
Or patriot with vortex 3-9x40 for $479 canadian
Either one will get the job done. See which has the better fit & feel for you...
I shot my first buck this year with this gun , he went down like a bad habit . 130 grain
Nice review! What rifle would you buy if money is not an issue?
Browning a-bolt in 300 win. mag dont get the ab3 though the trigger is plastic
I have a remington 700 varmint in .308 that i´m happy with. Is the a-bolt a more modern rifle or why is the bolt a better choice?
I have the older one but got it used for 400
If money was not a problem i would buy a Mauser m03, blazer R8 or sauer 404 in 8x68 😎
Will any other mags work in this rifle?
No, just Axis mags
@@Huntinggearguy ok I wasn't sure if the axis 1 and axis 2 took the same mag
I've got an axis in 270 and I hate the magazine and the stock trigger. Savage messed up hard with that magazine. Should have made them with a floorplate instead.
My is wooden stock 3006 weaver scope
Saw one of these at my local Wal-Mart with a scope (forget what brand) for like 260.. almost debated getting it lol.
Shit, for $260 I'd buy one and I don't even need one.
Just got mine for the same price it's really great build wise very sturdy but I don't like the magazine release. can't wait to really test it at the range this coming weekend
Great rifle as long as you never need a part. Savage went send you so much as a spring without going through an ffl. I will never buy another.
Twist rate
I just got the stainless version in 30-06 for 150 bucks at Walmart!
Where?
The one and only thing that gives me concern is how delicate looking the stock is right at the pistol grip and trigger guard area; just look at this area beginning at the 5:00 mark.
I was about to buy one, until my Dealer/Gunsmithing store showed me two broken off Axis stock's he had in his shop, waiting for new stocks. Both rifles were dropped, one while being taken out of the back of a pick-up the other while going through wooded ares, during hunting.
I like Savage rifles a lot, but seeing these broken off stocks made me go buy a different brand.
What do you expect for a crap tactic entry level gun. I know a few people who buy this and restock it. I’d only ever have one of these as a backup, and I know my brother-in-law had a trip where another hunter broke his rifle and borrowed one of these as a backup, (7mm Savage replaced his .308 Rem 700). He was so happy he bought the loner.
good
Just got one a day ago in 6.5 Creedmoor and in stainless.
Do a review on m305a
I too do not like the magazine. Savage really needs to make a better one that we can buy. I also agree witht he bolt release complexity. A single release is better. I like the Ruger 70˚ better for the bolt too.
Would be nice if I can swap this barrel for 6.5 creedmoor
They have some Savage Axis rifles in 6.5 Creedmoor now
Yeah I Know I gave the savage axis 2 in 308 and I just got the savage MSR10 hunter in 6.5 creedmoor I didn’t have a chance to shoot yet .
nice gun , 270 win recoil is very big
Is it bad for this gun too dry fire?
It's fine to dry fire centrefire rifles.
The only thing I don't like about Savage Axis they don't offer a 10 or 15 round magazine unless one makes their own. I only need one shot to harvest a deer. I need the other 9 rounds to protect my harvest from predators, and I don't like to have to reload a magazine every 3rd round while at the range. Other brands beat Savage in this area.
Buy a MDT lss stock or any other that take AICS mags ;)
Lmao
Good excuse to buy another gun!
My dad has one of these. He hunts buck, and every Saturday night, he brings home some Buck meat. His rifle, specifically, is the Savage Axis II 25-06 with a Nikon Scope.
Where do you live that you can take that many deer?
Lying little shit.
@@J-Ball ?
@@AccountInactive North Kansas.
He said 30-06 is boring. LOL Would he think that if someone was shooting 30-06 at him? I love my Savage Axis 2 Its 30-06. The magazines are the only thing that sometimes can be a pain.
I got mine in .243 and i threw a bipod on the front
1:10 mine doesn’t have that on the trigger
Yours is gen 1
I would like to buy a Tikka T3, but this is half as much.
I'll stick to buying a Mossberg Patriot 270 win for the same price. This would of been a better rifle for the price but to much hassle. ( Winchester) real dropped the ball and its sale price. But, I still won't buy it. I'll stick to my 270win that i don't have to stress with
u jus made a point of better by price... bye felicia
For budget rifles, Browning AB3!!!
I've shot something similar in 7mm-08 (best deer cartridge on planet earth), it's a great rifle but the trigger was downright pathetic.
I have the axis 308. The bolt cycling is terrible. It's a shame great gun but Cheap Spring design on the bolt kills this gun for me.
That scoop is more like $30 my center point for $89 is better for me. For the Savage axis ii XP 30-06.
I bet you wish you had 50 of these for resale right now..lol
The bolt is easy. Oil the bolt and its smooth. I don't think you have much real-time exp with this rifle.
Leonard Simmons how much oil?
300$ rifle 800$ glass .
I'd rather save up for a M77 Hawkeye in 270
$900 rifle but worth it! I've always loved Rugers
WOW.... the things "men" complain about these days... 😂"this bolt is REALLY tough to remove" ..... Jesus..... use your purse buddy
How often are you going to be taking that bolt out? Not enough to complain about holding the trigger and 1 button. It actually looked simple as hell!
Best comment here.. that was brilliant.
Was thinking the same thing hahah!
Agreed. That was a total BETA complaint about the bolt removal.
How much is it
Wanna be deuce and guns
Wining about the bolt release...really? So weak. So weak. Savages that have a bottom or top bolt release lever/button have the same thing and have for a long time so far as I know. Viewers should know that big boy hunters with big boy hands don't find this difficult or time consuming.
Modern bolt action hunting rifles are very similar, so differences have to be highlighted when comparing them. Other manufacturers use a simple side release.
@@Huntinggearguy So? We heard you the first time you wined, believe me. Obviously the shooting public doesn't give that much of a rip about it since the 110 the longest running production bolt gun in US history and also the first to produce one in LH for us lefties. Some other rifles come with fixed sites on the barrel too but I didn't here you wining about that. To most people that would be a MUCH bigger deal.
I hate how he says again
junk plastic safety jamms willnot buy another
Savage rifles are absolutely hands down fucking junk..
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