How much $$$ did you put into your Axis

[rfd12fv]

Where can I find a feed ramp??

sharpshootersupply.com - $18 for an axis ramp

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[Russ77]

Looks perfect gonna get me one

[DrThunder88]

Do the popsicle sticks come with the ramp?

Just kidding! That appears to be just the thing I've been looking for. I had been trying to make my own single shot ramp that inserted in place of the magazine, but it never worked quite right. Did you use the 110 version or is there an Axis-specific ramp that's not on the website?

[rfd12fv]

Do the popsicle sticks come with the ramp?

Just kidding! That appears to be just the thing I've been looking for. I had been trying to make my own single shot ramp that inserted in place of the magazine, but it never worked quite right. Did you use the 110 version or is there an Axis-specific ramp that's not on the website?

i have no need for a magazine, and in fact my cartridges would probably be a tad too long to fit and function well in a cage. single feed is best. this ramp is specific to the savage axis and works flawlessly for me. the slats of wood are 3/32" model aircraft plywood that slide into the side grooves of the stock - just a perfect place for those grooves and a perfect fit to act as a far more solid and stabilizing base for the aluminum ramp. a little bit of slow set epoxy fillet 'tween the wood and ramp (you can see those blobs in the pic) keeps everything squared up and in place. this is not a permanent assembly, and will be easy to undo if a magazine is needed .... which it will never be, for me - so i will probably sacrifice the magazine by removing its plastic base and using that to cover up the open magazine well hole.

email SSS and chat with lisa, she'll set you up with one of these ramps, $21.50/shipped was the price tag as of earlier this year.

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[Jay24bal]

Yeah, the ramp for the Axis from SSS is pretty great.

I ordered one for my 6.5 CM build, and after seeing it in action ordered two more to have on hand for future builds where I will not not want a magazine fed rifle. One of them is already in a gun I use for varmint matches.

They fit incredibly well and have no slop or play once installed. On my 6.5 CM build, I glass bedded the rifle all the way from recoil lug to back action screw, and having that feed ramp in there gave me a ton of surface area to bed as well. The gun will only be shot as a single shot, so I filled in the entire mag cavity with epoxy/lead mix.

I highly recommend it.

[Russ77]

Add another 230 to my rifle. Just ordered a Boyd stock pro varmint green. Can't wait to get it put together. I think it will be an easy switch I have had the stock off before. Wish me luck!

[Russ77]

$193 i didn't get the trigger guard I think I will order one later. Can't wait to put it on hope it goes together easily. Glad I went with the green color
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[DrThunder88]

Nice! That color does look pretty good. It's a bit "hospital green", but if nothing else it would make a decent base for camouflage.

[Russ77]

That was easy. It is quite a bit heavier. I really like the feel of the stock. Gonna take it out Monday to see if it tightens up the groups any. My guess would be no but we shall see
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[ivob]

Axis $369 Canadian
Scope Prostaff 5 BDC $469.00
Caldwell BiPod $59.00
Scope rail $20.00
Trigger $200
Scope Rings $60.00

.619 three shot group at 100 yards with 55g Sierra Boat tails COAL under 2.26 @ 200 yards 1.849 pulled third shot first two measured at .819

[Special Ed]

Wow...I guess I'm not feeling so well after looking at what y'all spent on your Axis. Mine is

Axis: $199 (after Academy sale and $50 Savage discount)
Boyd's Heritage Stock: $209
Timney Trigger: $115
Axis HB: $150
Burris XTR II 5-25x50: $1,300
EGW 20 MOA Rail: $40
Vortex PMR 34mm Rings: $150
Harris SBRM Bipod 6-9": $94
Gunsmith: $300

All in I'm at $2,557 and it seems friggin' ridiculous because the rifle was $199. However, the smith is being paid for as a Christmas present so, if you subtract that along with the scope, rings and bipod -- because I can use them on other rifles -- I'm only in for $713 which is really not too bad.

What IS bad is that my wife will likely go out with the Ruger American 7mm-08 with no modifications and still shoot better than I will.

[DrThunder88]

No money in the world can solve that problem though, unless you pay her to miss occasionally!

[fgw_in_fla]

After looking thru this thread I don't feel so bad now that I know I'm not the only one putting a $1200 scope on a $199 rifle.

After the $150 stock, the $250 barrel, the $100 bipod, the $90 rings, the $200 bottom goodies, the....




If my 'ol lady reads this I may never be heard from again.

[Romero14]

Nice. Where are you guys finding sweet deals on the axis? It's already cheap I know but one guy paid $179!!

[Special Ed]

No money in the world can solve that problem though, unless you pay her to miss occasionally!

I tried that with bowling and it didn't work. Not sure it would be smart when she's holding a rifle :o

[Special Ed]

After looking thru this thread I don't feel so bad now that I know I'm not the only one putting a $1200 scope on a $199 rifle.

After the $150 stock, the $250 barrel, the $100 bipod, the $90 rings, the $200 bottom goodies, the....




If my 'ol lady reads this I may never be heard from again.

I may not have bought a Nightforce or Schmidt & Bender but I did my best to follow the "buy once cry once" advice relating to optics. It's better than having to buy 3 or 4 $600 scopes trying to find one I could be happy with.

[Special Ed]

Nice. Where are you guys finding sweet deals on the axis? It's already cheap I know but one guy paid $179!!

Academy Sports. They had a $30 store discount at the same time as the $50 Savage rebate.

[phantom_geo]

Paid $229 for 30-06 and invested $60 on a cheap scope and $10 to put resin in stock to stiffen forearm. Shoots fantastic. I'm cheap..lol

[Coolhawg6622]

First off I wanna say thanx fellas!!! Ii have been a lurker for a while and this thread has given me my direction. Picked up a Axis 25-06 at Cabelas a month ago when they were on sale for 269.99. Minus the sale of the stock, rebate and store coupon I have roughly $110 in it. So a new Boyds thumbhole, trigger job and a New Vortex 6-18x44 Scope and Im in for maybe $480ish......

This is my first Savage and not my last if it will shoot......just seems to cheap for such a cool rifle

Again.... thanx!

[doodedge]

Axis 308 HB - 150 after 50$ rebate(rebate took 4 months but I did eventually get it lol)
Boyds Provarmit - 125
CDI Bottom metal- 160
SWFA SS x10 - 300
Amazon Rings and Bases- 10$
JB Weld home bed job- 10$

Total - 755

Shot a few holes touching, under .5 moa at 100
Pinged a steel plate at 800 yards a couple times in a row the other day.