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kctgb
02-02-2014, 10:09 PM
I was at Dick's last saturday and they had what appeared to be a heavy barrel 308 win. rifle built on an axis action. I looked on Savages web sight and nothing is listed for this rifle. The action is identical to the axis. The guy behind the counter said it was a factory rifle.

Anyone seen or heard of them or know anything about them.
RP12
02-02-2014, 10:34 PM
Probably a Dick's exclusive.
Hotolds442
02-02-2014, 10:39 PM
I saw them while browsing the Parts Finder, couldn't tell whether it was a Dick's exclusive or not. Usually a Cabelas model is marked Cab, and some Wal Mart models are marked Walmart in the build title. These didn't have anything to denote exclusivity. Time will tell.
kctgb
02-02-2014, 10:42 PM
They are selling for $500.
Hotolds442
02-02-2014, 10:54 PM
I hope it's not a Dick's exclusive, I'd like to check one out. I haven't stepped foot in one of their stores since their December 18, 2012 announcement, and never will again.
RP12
02-02-2014, 10:59 PM
I saw them while browsing the Parts Finder, couldn't tell whether it was a Dick's exclusive or not. Usually a Cabelas model is marked Cab, and some Wal Mart models are marked Walmart in the build title. These didn't have anything to denote exclusivity. Time will tell.I have a "cab" Axis, what's different from a cataloged Axis ? Mine is SS with black stock, I don't see anything exclusive.
kctgb
02-02-2014, 11:04 PM
They didn't have the usual flimsy stock that the axis has, the heavy barreled 308 rifles had a heavy thick stock and forearm found on target and sniper rifles.
Hotolds442
02-02-2014, 11:10 PM
I have a "cab" Axis, what's different from a cataloged Axis ? Mine is SS with black stock, I don't see anything exclusive.
A "CAB" axis is a Cabelas exclusive. I haven't compared part numbers to see what the difference is, but there must be something different about it compared to a catalog version.
triglet40
02-03-2014, 12:10 AM
It's the 11vt I believe that is what you seen. If so it's a dicks exclusive
thomae
02-03-2014, 08:42 AM
It's the 11vt I believe that is what you seen. If so it's a dicks exclusive
OP said the HBar .308 was an Axis. The 11VT is not an Axis.
kctgb
02-03-2014, 05:45 PM
I hope it's not a Dick's exclusive, I'd like to check one out. I haven't stepped foot in one of their stores since their December 18, 2012 announcement, and never will again.

Please forgive me but what was the December 18th announcement from dicks.
Hotolds442
02-03-2014, 06:19 PM
Since it could be considered political by some, try google.
kctgb
02-03-2014, 10:00 PM
I see why you have discontent for dick's, I kind of do also now.
Bardi
02-06-2014, 02:02 AM
I got one 2 months ago on auction for 150 with brush scope new. Stock barrel is ok but I wanted something lighter. I ran at 26' 41/40 bar with a flair. Much better.
kctgb
02-06-2014, 01:41 PM
I got one 2 months ago on auction for 150 with brush scope new. Stock barrel is ok but I wanted something lighter. I ran at 26' 41/40 bar with a flair. Much better.

Are you saying savage is making heavy barreled axis rifles now. Please be more specific.

Thanks