You’re the working man’s hero. The gun marketing industry is crazy! They would have us believe there’s no way possible someone could take a cheap savage Axis with cheap scope combo and succeed. We would need a $$1500 rifle with a$900 scope . You’re out there killing nice deer and bears with the combo. You prove it’s more about hunting and shooting than how much we spend on gear!!
Been debating on if this rifle would be my first entry into the hunting community. Always wanted to learn the proper and responsible way to hunt before anything else. This video answered enough of my questions and now feel confident that I can safely operate and understand this rifle. Thanks.
Glad to hear the video was helpful! You’re absolutely right what you said though there is a lot more to learn about hunting aside from the shooting part which is a very small part of it all. Good luck on your hunting journey!
Anything over a Savage rifle almost but a Ruger over Savage, they are making too cheap the stock, the barrels even the bolts. I've been doing the rifle thing for 30+ years reloading the whole work. Three Savage rifles all with problems bought many years apart: 1994, 2016, 2022.
Good for the price. I have a Savage Axis XP 308 Woodstock. The extra weight controls like a top dollar. I've upgraded the scope from the weaver and running the bolt with a good quality lube makes a big difference. I've had mine for years and haven't had any issues whatsoever. Can't beat it for 300 yard kill.
I am a firearms enthusiast and waterfowl hunter who wants to get into deer hunting. This is a great video for beginner deer hunters. The explanation of sighting in your rifle and bullet trajectory at distances between 50-200 is so helpful. Thank you so much
Thank you for sharing this review man. I just bought one a couple of weeks ago and I shot it a couple of days ago at my local range. I’m not a big fan of heavy recoil so I put a recoil eraser on the back of this .308 model and I really enjoy shooting it. The recoil eraser absorbs up too 70% of the felt recoil when a shot is fired. It doesn’t kick at all now. Not for a deer and elk rifle. Went through a box of 20 rounds. No bruise no soreness. Nothing.
Just got a Axis II SR .308 FDE with a 18.5 threaded barrel. It's my first bolt action rifle. With the heavy barrel and all the features and price point of $378 it was a no brainer.
Good job on the video! I just bought one two days ago in 308 and it has the accutrigger and a Bushnell 3x9x40 BDC scope. Bought it to replace my K31 Schmitt-Rueben 7.5X55 . Wanted something lighter to carry as I'm not getting any younger. Looks to be a really nice gun for the price point but the real test is if it can compete with the 7.5 or my trusty old H&R 30-30 single shot in the accuracy department as both of those rifles were 100 yard tack drivers.
My wife and I both picked up Savage 243s when we started hunting in 2017. Awesome rifles for the price. I put the Mcarbo trigger spring kits in both. We have taken deer each year since then. Take a little time (and money) and figure out which ammo best suits your rifle. You won't be disappointed. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome to hear u guys having a good experience with your rifles too! Mine seems to like federal fusion 150 grains from what I’ve tried out. What did you guys find worked well with yours?
@@OutdoorsAnonymous my wife's rifle likes the Hornady American Whitetail while mine performs best with the Browning BXR 97GR. They shot well with most, but these 2 performed the best.
the best video I have scene in a long time like the way you keep the information simple and actually realistic as most would not describe as you did about the kill zone. As you have shown unlike others and explained you don't need a precision rifle to hunt as 200 yard kill even on the flat lands is also do able as I live on the prairies and have 8 sections to hunt on
You are the only one on here that makes any sense. Why on earth does everyone get a cheap rifle then is disappointed if it doesn’t work like an expensive one. Everyone wants something for nothing.
Nicely done. One of the best explanations of MPBR I've heard. IIRC hunters developed it for the results you mentioned but it work just as well with an AR platform
I have the savage 220 as my deer gun, solid slug gun that gives me about 1-2 moa with remington accutips and hornady sst sabot slugs. trigger isn't the best and the bolt is a bit gritty and not as smooth as my sig cross but overall a very solid gun for the price as has put some meat in the freezer. solid review!
Hey, thanks for this video. Looking for a .308 deer rifle and looked at Cabellas online. Saw this rifle and searched video's on this gun. Glad I found your channel. good informative video on this one. Thanks and feel confident in buying it now. Already have the Savage XP .223 and it
I know the ii xp has the accu trigger where the older model doesn’t. Not sure what other slight differences are, just older vs newer models that’s all.
I like Ruger American predator rifles have two one in 6.5 creedmoor and 308. Took them out to adjust at 50 yards. Bullets in same hole or touch now that they are broken in.
I have a savage axis in 308, the stock is not allign with the barrel or vis versa, there’s a little gap on the left and on the right a bigger gap, still shoots perfectly, was wondering if someone here have the same "issue", still a great gun for the price, i never abused it, shoot 2-3 round and i wait till the barrel cool of
My buddy had the same issue, he shaved the one side down because it was touching the barrel a bit and messing with the harmonics. As long as your barrel is free floating should be ok if it’s touching shave it down a bit. Try to take it out of the stock as well and reinstalling it and retorquing the action screws to 40lbs, see if that might fix the issue first. I’ve also seen other ppl reinforce the stock inside to make it harder which helps keep the barrel free floated.
@@Julll77You can take a index card and use it to make sure barrel is free floated along the length of the barrel. Sand any areas down that may be touching. It is plastic and may have some imperfections that could affect the accuracy.
I just won a Savage 30-06. What’s with the catch on the bolt near the top. I don’t think I like that at all. I want to be able to slide another round in from a shooting position fast.
Thanks man! Yeah seen that they got it on sale again! Not that much more expensive than it was 2 years ago either which is nice! 👍 for the price it’s a solid hunting set up.
My momma said when I turn 16 and when I finish the hunter safety course I can get a deer rifle or my choice, I’m really digging the savage axis xp in 308, I also like the scope and reticle I’m familiar with the scope cause my step dad uses a .243 with a 3-9x50mm and the savage uses 3-9x40mm, should I get it?
I got one for this up coming season. I've been using a sks and have had good luck. In the WI MN bluffs there is no range over 120 yards. Though my father in-law has insisted I try a scope for hunting. So I bought this rifle I'm not so far impressed. And I am comparing it to a sks and iron sights.
I hunt with factory ammo I use 140gr federal fusions. Furthest deer I’ve harvested with it was at 230yds but yeah I’d say you should eb good for 300yds long as u know your holdovers.
How do you find the .308win vs 6.5CM for hunting? I know you’re rifles are different platform, barrel length, etc. but that aside… I got 6.5CM with the intent of being an “all ‘rounder” which should suffice for most game animals here, but almost wish I got a .308win lol
I think a 6.5 is good enough for most medium game, I have only used mine on coyotes haven’t used mine on deer but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work - I think some people even use em for elk and stuff, not sure I would but I’ve seen it done and done well lol my 6.5 I mainly use for target shooting as you know but I think your 6.5 would be a good all-rounder for around here though with the ranges we shoot for game you won’t have an issue!
6.5 is a great hunting round. Not an advocate of using it on elk or anything larger. Yes, shot placement is key, but shot placement is NOT ALWAYS in your control. Things happen; equipment failure, weather, animals move at the last second etc... I don't hate on people that use it, but I won't advise people to use it on big game if there are better options available at the time. I own 2-6.5cm, a 30-06, 300wm, 6.8spc, 243, 6.5 grendel, 2-223, 350 legend, 30-30, 308, 270, 12 gauge, and others. Given all those, I'm taking the 300wm to better my odds in case of less than ideal conditions.
I also bought a savage axis in .308 not an xp though. I been having issues with the cross hair falling out of place inside the weaver scope have you had a similar issue? Best idea for a good fix?
Haven’t had that issue nope! What do you mean it’s falling out of place, like the scope internals are broken? Or it’s just not holding its zero? If the latter then it could be other reasons like your scope base may be loose if it’s the former the only option is replacing the scope!
@OutdoorsAnonymous I mean the tiny piece of metal that is the cross hair when you look through the scope comes out of place usually after shooting the gun a few times and jumps around inside the scope the only thing I've been able to do is take the scope apart and try my best to put it back into place. Was mainly asking to see if it was a weaver thing or just my scope lol
For those who keep saying get a lift kit here's what it is: Savage is transioning to a new firing pin that in my opinion is superior, and I have a bolt lift kit that works for it. None of the older style bolt lift kits will work with the new singe piece firing pin but this one will. Made some improvements and the results so far have been very good. Some times bolt lift is improved by as much as 50% though most tend to be in the 20-30% range. What makes it better and different? This new kit I made uses a specially modified thrust bearing and a spacer for the BAS screw. One thing I noticed is that most other bolt lift kits compress the firing pin spring more which does the opposite of decreasing bolt lift. The spacing ring fixes this issue. Also the thrust bearing takes friction down to near zero compared to all the other kits that still have friction. Installing it is simple and easy. No cutting or grinding its necessary like other kits. You only need a 1/4n Allen wrench to take off the BAS screw.
I have a Savage Axis and a Remington 783. I would take the Remington. More accurate, far better trigger, more rigid stock, magnum profile barrel. The Axis is a nice rifle but for the same money I think the 783 is better.
I gotta agree, they’re not the best haha I think there’s a model with the accu trigger which is better but mine isn’t. Could def use a trigger upgrade but for now I think it’s still doable!
Thank you for your explanations. I enjoyed a lot your video. I have already a Savage rifle in a smaller caliber and I like it. I will remember what you said of your rifle if I want to buy a 308 win Savage a future day. Greetings from France.
I own this rifle. Honestly the bolt cycling is terrible. It's a shame it's not a bad gun, but the bolt honestly ruins it for me. I thought it would get better but never did.
Couple outings to the range + a good clean and lube job did the trick for me. It’s never gonna be super smooth though because the way it is the bolt lift cocks the action that’s why it’s heavy on the lift compared to for example my Remington 700 or a tikka.
A deer’s vitals are a 8-10 MOA target at 100 yds, 4-5 MOA at 200. But you gotta shoot with whatever distance you’re personally comfortable with to make an ethical kill.
@@OutdoorsAnonymous I agree I’m just saying with adrenaline pumping and environmental factors a hunter may not always make the perfect shot but a tight shooting gun can help mitigate any crazy thrown shots
Yeah great points I agree also, and shooting positions in the field might not be ideal either ie. Kneeling or standing unsupported, or with just a sling support. My personal comfort distance is 200yds max. Furthest kill I’ve shot on deer is I think about 145 yds ish, same rifle as in this video.
@@OutdoorsAnonymous that awesome man and ya everyone has preferences based on their situation if 200 is lost you’ll ahoot then go for it and do best you can and keep it up!
I just bought a 555 28 ga and its a PIECE OF TRASH. it was a warranty claim right out of the box: barrel does not fit properly with the receiver and is a safety issue as stated in the suppliers documentation. Customer service was condescending and argumentative, they even laughed. since I bought this to introduce my grandkids to shotgunning, I failed to see the humor. I wouldnt shoot this piece of junk and I sure wouldnt let any one I love or care about use it
I bought this in .223 with the scope in true timber strata. I'm teaching myself the fundamentals of firing a rifle and when I'm more comfortable I will sell it and buy the 6.5 Creedmoor variant for taking game.
You’re the working man’s hero. The gun marketing industry is crazy! They would have us believe there’s no way possible someone could take a cheap savage Axis with cheap scope combo and succeed. We would need a $$1500 rifle with a$900 scope . You’re out there killing nice deer and bears with the combo. You prove it’s more about hunting and shooting than how much we spend on gear!!
Thanks man I appreciate the awesome comment! Good luck out there!
Been debating on if this rifle would be my first entry into the hunting community. Always wanted to learn the proper and responsible way to hunt before anything else. This video answered enough of my questions and now feel confident that I can safely operate and understand this rifle. Thanks.
Glad to hear the video was helpful! You’re absolutely right what you said though there is a lot more to learn about hunting aside from the shooting part which is a very small part of it all. Good luck on your hunting journey!
Anything over a Savage rifle almost but a Ruger over Savage, they are making too cheap the stock, the barrels even the bolts. I've been doing the rifle thing for 30+ years reloading the whole work. Three Savage rifles all with problems bought many years apart: 1994, 2016, 2022.
Good for the price. I have a Savage Axis XP 308 Woodstock. The extra weight controls like a top dollar. I've upgraded the scope from the weaver and running the bolt with a good quality lube makes a big difference. I've had mine for years and haven't had any issues whatsoever. Can't beat it for 300 yard kill.
Awesome! Better glass would definitely accentuate the abilities of this rifle pretty well!
Buy a gun, get a tag, shoot an animal, eat or discard it, move on...?
Love seeing a fellow Canadian doing a review of a rifle on my list. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I am a firearms enthusiast and waterfowl hunter who wants to get into deer hunting. This is a great video for beginner deer hunters. The explanation of sighting in your rifle and bullet trajectory at distances between 50-200 is so helpful. Thank you so much
Thank you sir glad you enjoyed the video!
You can take even an elk with this rifle. It has enough foot pounds of energy and muzzle velocity too cleanly hit the target.
Just bought this Gun today so excited to start my hunting journey this year . 3 weeks till I go to the class and get my license
Awesoem good luck!!
Thank you for sharing this review man. I just bought one a couple of weeks ago and I shot it a couple of days ago at my local range. I’m not a big fan of heavy recoil so I put a recoil eraser on the back of this .308 model and I really enjoy shooting it. The recoil eraser absorbs up too 70% of the felt recoil when a shot is fired. It doesn’t kick at all now. Not for a deer and elk rifle. Went through a box of 20 rounds. No bruise no soreness. Nothing.
Any links
Just got a Axis II SR .308 FDE with a 18.5 threaded barrel. It's my first bolt action rifle. With the heavy barrel and all the features and price point of $378 it was a no brainer.
Good job on the video! I just bought one two days ago in 308 and it has the accutrigger and a Bushnell 3x9x40 BDC scope. Bought it to replace my K31 Schmitt-Rueben 7.5X55 . Wanted something lighter to carry as I'm not getting any younger. Looks to be a really nice gun for the price point but the real test is if it can compete with the 7.5 or my trusty old H&R 30-30 single shot in the accuracy department as both of those rifles were 100 yard tack drivers.
My wife and I both picked up Savage 243s when we started hunting in 2017. Awesome rifles for the price. I put the Mcarbo trigger spring kits in both. We have taken deer each year since then. Take a little time (and money) and figure out which ammo best suits your rifle. You won't be disappointed.
Thanks for sharing.
Awesome to hear u guys having a good experience with your rifles too! Mine seems to like federal fusion 150 grains from what I’ve tried out. What did you guys find worked well with yours?
@@OutdoorsAnonymous my wife's rifle likes the Hornady American Whitetail while mine performs best with the Browning BXR 97GR.
They shot well with most, but these 2 performed the best.
the best video I have scene in a long time like the way you keep the information simple and actually realistic as most would not describe as you did about the kill zone. As you have shown unlike others and explained you don't need a precision rifle to hunt as 200 yard kill even on the flat lands is also do able as I live on the prairies and have 8 sections to hunt on
@@ttwil9810 thanks! Glad you liked the video
You are the only one on here that makes any sense. Why on earth does everyone get a cheap rifle then is disappointed if it doesn’t work like an expensive one. Everyone wants something for nothing.
One thing that helps a lot with the bolt lift is the glades armory bolt handle
Hello, good information friend. If you have a 308 zeroed in at 200 yards. Will it be accurate say 100 to 150 yards . Thanks
Installing a lift kit for the bolt makes a world of difference
What is a lift kit??
I subbed , I watched all your Axis videos , then I went to academy and picked up the 308.
Nice thanks for subbing glad you enjoyed the content! Hope you enjoy the rifle too! 🤙🤙
Nicely done. One of the best explanations of MPBR I've heard. IIRC hunters developed it for the results you mentioned but it work just as well with an AR platform
Thanks man appreciate that! And yup absolutely, I like the 36yd zero for my MCR (kind of like our AR up here in Canada) myself.
I bought a savage 308 axis I have harvested two deer this took the weaver scope off went with vortex vanquish so far 110 yards on my black buck
What size scope
Picked one up in 30-06 on sale over Xmas. Shoots just fine.
I have the savage 220 as my deer gun, solid slug gun that gives me about 1-2 moa with remington accutips and hornady sst sabot slugs. trigger isn't the best and the bolt is a bit gritty and not as smooth as my sig cross but overall a very solid gun for the price as has put some meat in the freezer. solid review!
You’re right, their triggers could be better but honestly I don’t mind it for a bush/hunting rifle. Thanks for checking out the video! 🤙🤙
I guess we have the same taste. Same rifle, same caliber, only I put a Vortexx 3-9 power scope on mine. Very pleased with the accuracy.😊
Thank you so much, now i know what i want to zero at and have much more on my first hunting rifle! Will be sure to check the other videos too!
Glad you found the video helpful, good luck!
Been eyeballing this rifle since last season. Ordered one yesterday. Couldn't pass up the $75 rebate.
Why is the Savage decal still on the stock 🤔
Doesn’t affect the way it shoots 🤷🏻♂️
Axis II 308 owner. It’s not hard to get handloads under MOA. Hunting load has done legit 5 shot 1/2 MOA group. They’ll shoot if you put in the work.
Hey, thanks for this video. Looking for a .308 deer rifle and looked at Cabellas online. Saw this rifle and searched video's on this gun.
Glad I found your channel. good informative video on this one. Thanks and feel confident in buying it now. Already have the Savage XP .223 and it
Glad you enjoyed the vid thanks!
Mcarbo spring for sure....like under 20 bucks and a huge upgrade to your trigger pull!
Gonna take a look into that thanks!
Nice rifle, I own a couple Savages one is 40 year old Single Shot Shotgun, it still works.
What is the difference between Savage Axis and Savage Axis ll Xp
I know the ii xp has the accu trigger where the older model doesn’t. Not sure what other slight differences are, just older vs newer models that’s all.
@@OutdoorsAnonymousthe XP has the Bushnell scope where as the Axis has the Weaver Scope is the other difference.
Needs lower scope rings
I like Ruger American predator rifles have two one in 6.5 creedmoor and 308. Took them out to adjust at 50 yards. Bullets in same hole or touch now that they are broken in.
Also a very nice rifle there!
How many shots do you think it takes to break in a new rifle? Is there a recommended process for that?
Depends on the rifle, you’ll see your groups tighten up a bit then it’s “broken in” usually I’ve noticed it around 50-100 rds in.
I have a savage axis in 308, the stock is not allign with the barrel or vis versa, there’s a little gap on the left and on the right a bigger gap, still shoots perfectly, was wondering if someone here have the same "issue", still a great gun for the price, i never abused it, shoot 2-3 round and i wait till the barrel cool of
My buddy had the same issue, he shaved the one side down because it was touching the barrel a bit and messing with the harmonics. As long as your barrel is free floating should be ok if it’s touching shave it down a bit.
Try to take it out of the stock as well and reinstalling it and retorquing the action screws to 40lbs, see if that might fix the issue first.
I’ve also seen other ppl reinforce the stock inside to make it harder which helps keep the barrel free floated.
Thanks for the advice! Going to try this tomorrow!
@@Julll77You can take a index card and use it to make sure barrel is free floated along the length of the barrel. Sand any areas down that may be touching. It is plastic and may have some imperfections that could affect the accuracy.
I just won a Savage 30-06. What’s with the catch on the bolt near the top. I don’t think I like that at all. I want to be able to slide another round in from a shooting position fast.
Great video! Been eyeing this exact rifle myself. You wouldn't happen to live in Alberta would you?
Thanks buddy! Nah I’m in Manitoba!
Solid video man and Cabela's has these for $459 not a bad price for the rifle it is.
Thanks man! Yeah seen that they got it on sale again! Not that much more expensive than it was 2 years ago either which is nice! 👍 for the price it’s a solid hunting set up.
Better rifles out there for $459! Not a terrible rifle, but least favorite of all my "budget" rifles.
@@terryrogers8650which would you recommend?
I just got this exact gun today can't wait to get home and try it
Awesome let me know how ya like it!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous yep I will I already can't stop holding it
Lmao I’m the same way every time I get a new gun 😂😂😂
@@OutdoorsAnonymous I finally shot it feels nice
Niceeee!
Great information. Thanks for sharing.
Very good information and logic on your zero. Thank you
Thank you glad you enjoyed the video!🤙🤙
Excellent review. I'm looking into one and tou covered everything very well bro. Just subbed to support my fellow 2A brother and guntuber. Stay safe 🙏
My momma said when I turn 16 and when I finish the hunter safety course I can get a deer rifle or my choice, I’m really digging the savage axis xp in 308, I also like the scope and reticle I’m familiar with the scope cause my step dad uses a .243 with a 3-9x50mm and the savage uses 3-9x40mm, should I get it?
Awesome would make a great first rifle for you I think! 🤙🤙
@@OutdoorsAnonymous thank you very much
I got one for this up coming season. I've been using a sks and have had good luck. In the WI MN bluffs there is no range over 120 yards. Though my father in-law has insisted I try a scope for hunting. So I bought this rifle I'm not so far impressed. And I am comparing it to a sks and iron sights.
What factory ammo are you shooting? Is this axis rifle accurate enough to harvest deer at 300 yd with factory ammunition????
I hunt with factory ammo I use 140gr federal fusions. Furthest deer I’ve harvested with it was at 230yds but yeah I’d say you should eb good for 300yds long as u know your holdovers.
You used this rifle for two years, and you haven't removed the savage red label from the stock? To each his own.
Picked up a 308 in black. What ammo do you find works best? Having a hard time sighting in. I used federal non typical 180 grain.
I found federal fusions 150gr worked rly well for mine, give those a try!
$319.00 out door .308 w scope, 10 years ago.
I have one in 308 as wel just got it yesterday i used a savage axis 308 lasy year hunting but it wasnt mine so i got one for me yesterday lol
How do you find the .308win vs 6.5CM for hunting? I know you’re rifles are different platform, barrel length, etc. but that aside…
I got 6.5CM with the intent of being an “all ‘rounder” which should suffice for most game animals here, but almost wish I got a .308win lol
I think a 6.5 is good enough for most medium game, I have only used mine on coyotes haven’t used mine on deer but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work - I think some people even use em for elk and stuff, not sure I would but I’ve seen it done and done well lol my 6.5 I mainly use for target shooting as you know but I think your 6.5 would be a good all-rounder for around here though with the ranges we shoot for game you won’t have an issue!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous good to know, I’ve heard of people taking moose with 6.5CM too, so I guess shot placement is key
Yup absolutely shotnplvement is king!
6.5 is a great hunting round. Not an advocate of using it on elk or anything larger. Yes, shot placement is key, but shot placement is NOT ALWAYS in your control. Things happen; equipment failure, weather, animals move at the last second etc... I don't hate on people that use it, but I won't advise people to use it on big game if there are better options available at the time. I own 2-6.5cm, a 30-06, 300wm, 6.8spc, 243, 6.5 grendel, 2-223, 350 legend, 30-30, 308, 270, 12 gauge, and others. Given all those, I'm taking the 300wm to better my odds in case of less than ideal conditions.
Is zeroed in and sighted in the same thing?
Yes and no
Good info in a clear presentation thanks.
Thank you glad you enjoyed the video!
I also bought a savage axis in .308 not an xp though. I been having issues with the cross hair falling out of place inside the weaver scope have you had a similar issue? Best idea for a good fix?
Haven’t had that issue nope! What do you mean it’s falling out of place, like the scope internals are broken? Or it’s just not holding its zero? If the latter then it could be other reasons like your scope base may be loose if it’s the former the only option is replacing the scope!
@OutdoorsAnonymous I mean the tiny piece of metal that is the cross hair when you look through the scope comes out of place usually after shooting the gun a few times and jumps around inside the scope the only thing I've been able to do is take the scope apart and try my best to put it back into place. Was mainly asking to see if it was a weaver thing or just my scope lol
Sounds like you probably need to wait that scope out lol
Is that a sticker on the stock?
I just got one i am ready to go
where did you get it camo??
Watch the video again. He says where he bought it…
With that load and scope height, a zero at 245yds will give you +/-3 in out to 286 yds.
You're absolutely right. I went with the 50/200 as 95% of my shots would be within 200 so I opted for the smaller variance for that range.
What sand bag is that you are using on the BOG death grip?
Just a no name bag from Amazon lol
@@OutdoorsAnonymous lol.. thank you. Also what app are you using for the ballistic calculation. Don’t know what’s a good app I can use
I’m using SBC lite (SBC Pro is paid version) the hornady one is also good! But I like the layout and simplicity of SBC!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous thank you so much. 🙏🏼
No problem buddy good luck!
Great video thank you
Thanks for watching 💯
For those who keep saying get a lift kit here's what it is: Savage is transioning to a new firing pin that in my opinion is superior, and I have a bolt lift kit that works for it.
None of the older style bolt lift kits will work with the new singe piece firing pin but this one will. Made some improvements and the results so far have been very good. Some times bolt lift is improved by as much as 50% though most tend to be in the 20-30% range.
What makes it better and different? This new kit I made uses a specially modified thrust bearing and a spacer for the BAS screw. One thing I noticed is that most other bolt lift kits compress the firing pin spring more which does the opposite of decreasing bolt lift. The spacing ring fixes this issue. Also the thrust bearing takes friction down to near zero compared to all the other kits that still have friction.
Installing it is simple and easy. No cutting or grinding its necessary like other kits. You only need a 1/4n Allen wrench to take off the BAS screw.
Good video … thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching! 🤙🤙
I have a Savage Axis and a Remington 783. I would take the Remington. More accurate, far better trigger, more rigid stock, magnum profile barrel. The Axis is a nice rifle but for the same money I think the 783 is better.
I like Remington, I shoot a 700 for my long range gun, but the 783 it seems I had quite a different experience than you did lol
The triggers on these are horrible. The only solution is the mcarbo spring kit.
I gotta agree, they’re not the best haha I think there’s a model with the accu trigger which is better but mine isn’t. Could def use a trigger upgrade but for now I think it’s still doable!
Great rifles for the money
Awesome channel watching from libau Mb 👍
Thanks welcome to the channel! 🤙🤙🤙
My sticker OCD is really kicking in here! Pretty sure I pulled mine off before I even lifted it out of the box. Lol
Hahaha I kinda like it on there evidently 😜
Thank you for your explanations. I enjoyed a lot your video. I have already a Savage rifle in a smaller caliber and I like it. I will remember what you said of your rifle if I want to buy a 308 win Savage a future day. Greetings from France.
Putting her on lay away this weekend
I own this rifle. Honestly the bolt cycling is terrible. It's a shame it's not a bad gun, but the bolt honestly ruins it for me. I thought it would get better but never did.
I had the same thought. The cycling did get better for me though!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous about how long did it take? Mine is brand new and just really jerky and uncomfortable. Is it an oil issue?
Couple outings to the range + a good clean and lube job did the trick for me. It’s never gonna be super smooth though because the way it is the bolt lift cocks the action that’s why it’s heavy on the lift compared to for example my Remington 700 or a tikka.
@@nicholasmolling8887 Buy a lift kit for the bolt. It makes a HUGE difference.
Lift kit? Tell me more. I'm interested
Good review but eh if any hunting rifle I have can’t shoot 1 moa idk if I’d be trusting it anything over 100
A deer’s vitals are a 8-10 MOA target at 100 yds, 4-5 MOA at 200. But you gotta shoot with whatever distance you’re personally comfortable with to make an ethical kill.
@@OutdoorsAnonymous I agree I’m just saying with adrenaline pumping and environmental factors a hunter may not always make the perfect shot but a tight shooting gun can help mitigate any crazy thrown shots
Yeah great points I agree also, and shooting positions in the field might not be ideal either ie. Kneeling or standing unsupported, or with just a sling support. My personal comfort distance is 200yds max. Furthest kill I’ve shot on deer is I think about 145 yds ish, same rifle as in this video.
@@OutdoorsAnonymous that awesome man and ya everyone has preferences based on their situation if 200 is lost you’ll ahoot then go for it and do best you can and keep it up!
Thanks man cheers have a great hunting season!
It's your main hunting rifle for two years,and still have the original sticker on it...🤔
Yeah sticker on it doesn’t make it shoot any worse
Are you Ex-Military?
Active service
2 years old still has the sticker on the stock
Yea I like it on there lol
Can’t stand the 6.5 there are so much better rounds
Much more to shooting than just the caliber. Also this here is a 308
I'd prefer a rugger if that's all the money I had.
Ruger American? I think that’s another solid choice for sure. 👍
Not everyone has deep pockets, like you seem to have.
Deep pockets? Are u talking about me? Lol
I just bought a 555 28 ga and its a PIECE OF TRASH. it was a warranty claim right out of the box: barrel does not fit properly with the receiver and is a safety issue as stated in the suppliers documentation. Customer service was condescending and argumentative, they even laughed. since I bought this to introduce my grandkids to shotgunning, I failed to see the humor. I wouldnt shoot this piece of junk and I sure wouldnt let any one I love or care about use it
I bought this in .223 with the scope in true timber strata. I'm teaching myself the fundamentals of firing a rifle and when I'm more comfortable I will sell it and buy the 6.5 Creedmoor variant for taking game.
Or keep it and save up to get the 6.5 creedmore. There's always room for the 223 bolt gun in a hunting cabinet
Can never go wrong with more guns in the closet!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous I just picked up the savage axis 2 xp hardwood in 308. Man that accu-trigger is nice!!!
Nice ❤