Two Axes

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I have two that I bought new from Reed's. One is a .308 Axis II XP so it has the Accu-trigger. It has a wooden stock which I like for its solid support. The other is an Axis XP in .223 that has a polymer stock, not so solid but the lighter recoil .223 makes that a non-issue. I installed a stouter firing pin spring set to avoid light primer strikes and changed out the trigger reset spring with the M-Carbo set-up for a lighter and smoother pull. I have had them for six and five years respectively and am generally pleased with them as my entry level into bolt-action rifles. At some point I will probably trade up to at least one Savage 110.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I bought a 110 Varmint last year .223 cal. I love it. Im also keeping my Axis. I take both to the range. That way i can keep shooting. While the barrel cools.

 

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For future reference I'm not an Axis fan.
But for cost effective hunting rifles I highly recommend.
Twice when they were on clearance at Walmart and on sale at Cabela's. Plus the rebate. I bought several for city dude grandkids and other family members to use when practicing and hunting on the farm.
A deeply discounted pink .223. A nifty Cabela's camo .243. two walmart.308s.
And a wood stock 06. Which happens to be the most accurate mass produced rifle I've had yet. Bought it to shoot the mass quantity of Garand ammo I've made.
I have opinions about these simple hunting rifles.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I got my Axis at Walmart too on sale. It's a .223. I like it. But i love my .223 110 varmint.