axis scope bases

[tomme boy]

Do they come with a new rifle or do you have to buy them? Looking at getting a new HB and I am pricing everything right now.

[gumbo333]

they do not come with the rifle only. If you buy a package rifle then you get the rifle with the scope/ bases attached.

[Rosco]

Gumbo is correct, but the Heavy Barrel Axis models do not offer you the option to include a scope/base combination. Presently I use the EGW 0 Mount which I have been very happy with

http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Gun-Works-Savage-Mount/dp/B004VIVSS0/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1406517544&sr=8-10&keywords=axis+scope+base
(http://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Gun-Works-Savage-Mount/dp/B004VIVSS0/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1406517544&sr=8-10&keywords=axis+scope+base)
but others also use the Weaver which is a little less exspensive

http://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Base-System-Savage-Axis/dp/B006YU66XK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406517544&sr=8-1&keywords=axis+scope+base

And DNZ which costs a little more, but if you don't have a lot of experience mounting scopes the one piece mount sure seems to help with making sure it aligns correctly.

http://www.amazon.com/DNZ-Products-Savage-Medium-Mount/dp/B004YDPK22/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1406517544&sr=8-4&keywords=axis+scope+base

Enjoy your new rifle!! And let us know how she shoots!!

[tomme boy]

Well I ordered a new HB in 223 @ $301 shipped. Dealer charges $15. I ordered the Weaver base, a die set and 500 50gr Z-max bullets. I still have about 300 rounds of old hand loads I had for my ar15. So I will be able to go shoot right away.

[pisgah]

My two Axis rifles came with 2-piece Weaver bases, but the length of the receiver made it darned hard to get a scope to fit. One-piece Weavers solved that.

[Rosco]

Good choice, probably going to be my next rifle as well. Where did you find that for $301.00?

[tomme boy]

CTD I know a lot of people will not buy from them, but whatever.

[tomme boy]

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/8-SAV-22209

[tomme boy]

Anyone know what the twist is on these?

[Rosco]

I was going to say 1:9 then I decided I should go and check the website to be sure, and apparently twist rate is Non-applicable to the Axis HB!! :)

[tomme boy]

Seen that.

[Rosco]

Called Savage and the .223 is 1:9 and the 22-250 is 1:12.

[tomme boy]

Sweet, thanks. For the 50-55gr I actually like a 1-12 twist but this will work. You can get more speed out of the 12 twist than the 9's.

[Rosco]

No problem let us know how she shoots.

[2111 Marine]

i'm using a EGW 0 MOA scope base on my Axis .308 and it works very well but have been thinking of swapping over to a EGW 20 MOA base

[04silvy]

I have the egw 0moa as well. Fit great and so far have been happy. Also found it on sale for under $30.

[sixonetonoffun]

Just to be different am going with Burris Tactical 2pc extended steel bases with zee signature rings. Will be interesting to see if they have enough reach.

I like the cheap weaver rails the keep scopes nice and low.

EGW are great on blind magwells.

[gumbo333]

I really like the 2 piece steel Burris bases also, if your scope is long enough. But I know many shooters favor a 1 piece base. The shorter Nikon scopes may need a 1 piece base.