Axis II XP

[zloe]

I'd go 11/111 anytime the price is in the same neighborhood. I like the action more, I like the Bolt more on the 11/111. But the axis ain't bad if it's all you've got around.

[DrFonda]

If you have an Academy around... they do price match + 5% off major retailers (Walmart & Cabela's included).

Cabela's would randomly have ads for the Axis II XP (With the Weaver Scope), wood stock on sale for $299.99. Go to an Academy and show them the ad and have them price match. It comes out to about $285 before tax. Don't forget the $50 rebate they often have for the Axis series as well.

I got my Axis II XP in 30-06. With Hornady's .30cal affordable 150gr FMJ in handloads, I get 0.22" groups (0.528" - 0.308") at 100 yards. A bipod, a sandbag, and a solid rest yielding 0.22" group out of an Axis II priced below $250... I was dumbfounded. Maybe I got a fluke rifle, but I ain't complaining.

[Daily Buzzer]

I just bought the AXIS II in 223 at Wal-Mart for $419 out the door. Heavy barrel, a Bushnell 4-12x40 scope, 22-inch barrel, camo finish, AccuTrigger, haven't shot it yet but for the price you can't beat a Savage. I was considering the Remington 700 ADL in 223 for the same price but it has a blind magazine instead of the drop-box mag which I much prefer.

https://image.ibb.co/dcZwBx/sa.jpg

[godale]

Got the same gun .bought a couple years ago . Looks different with the pepper Boyd’s in it now


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[charlie b]

I also started with the Axis II in .223HB. It has been a great shooter for the price. But, for the small difference in price I'd go with the 12FV. Yeah, the Axis comes with a scope, but, if you are going to be doing a lot of work with it you'll want to replace it anyway.

The plastic stock on my Axis has done ok while working off a bipod. Yeah, it flexes a bit, but, the barrel channel is generous and it doesn't touch the barrel, even under 'load'.

Me? I went all in and got a 12BVSS :)

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[Mbonadio]

Came across an Axis XP II in hardwood today new at Smokey Mountain for 329 shipped plus a 60 dollar rebate. Comes with a basic 3-9x40 scope.

Been wanting a creedmoor for a while. Been wanting something hardwood too. Seems like a great deal. Dont expect a lot out of it beyond 500 yards but my first bolt action was a savage in 223. Got rid of it for an AR. Should have kept it.

I cant help but think the hardwood stock is better than the flimsy complaints in synthetic I have read..

Good deal? Should I grab it. I can always throw a better scope up there.

[prdatr]

Came across an Axis XP II in hardwood today new at Smokey Mountain for 329 shipped plus a 60 dollar rebate. Comes with a basic 3-9x40 scope.

Been wanting a creedmoor for a while. Been wanting something hardwood too. Seems like a great deal. Dont expect a lot out of it beyond 500 yards but my first bolt action was a savage in 223. Got rid of it for an AR. Should have kept it.

I cant help but think the hardwood stock is better than the flimsy complaints in synthetic I have read..

Good deal? Should I grab it. I can always throw a better scope up there.

What do you plan to use it for? I have a regular Axis with the plastic stock and it is just fine. The 6.5 works well with the proper ammo and shot placement well past 500 yards. I was helping a buddy on his elk hunt two weeks ago and after he shot his elk with his 7Mag another one popped out in the distance. We called over another hunter who had a tag, ranged the bull at 885 yards. He lay prone and adjusted his scope, high end Leupold, and put a 147gr Hornady into the heart. Bull went 30 feet and was done.

[Mbonadio]

400-600 yard target shooting. I dont hunt.

[charlie b]

My Walmart special Axis can routinely shoot .5" groups at 100yd (.223). 1.5" groups at 300yd. Shot it at 400yd with 77gn Matchkings. Just over 2" group. I am going to be trying it out at 600yd to see what it will do.

I have a Model 12 as well. It shoots as well as the Axis but not better (.308). The bolt is smoother on the 12 but I can't deny the Axis is capable of being a very good shooter.

When my Axis started showing potential I went out and got a Boyd's stock for it, just because I wanted something prettier than the camo plastic. It improved my shooting a bit since it added some weight. Could have just added weight to the camo stock but it still would have been 'ugly' :) Since I wanted to go longer ranges I treated myself to a new scope for Christmas, a Vortex 4-16x.

If I were to look for a new rifle it would be another Savage. Unless there was a really good deal on a 10/11/12 out there I'd probably get another Axis with a heavy barrel.

[BBQ365]

Here's another option for the HB Axis II.

https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperstore.com/products2.cfm/ID/165269

[charlie b]

Did not notice if that wood stock axis has a heavy barrel or not. To me a std contour barrel is a deal breaker.

[UrbanRedneck]

Here's mine dressed up in a boyds stock. Shoots good.

http://i64.tinypic.com/2hrmxzd.jpg

http://i66.tinypic.com/11u9tnp.jpg

[rebs]

Great looking rifle. I was thinking about buying a Tikka in 223 but this Axis thread has me thinking better.

[UrbanRedneck]

This particular model with the hb is diamond in the rough. Another one is the 12 fv from bass pro and cabelas. Two major points on each. The fv has a 26" barrel or 24 maybe...which means heavier....vs the 22" axis. And the mag catch on the stock axis is flimsy.

Other than that....decent factory barrel and an excellent factory trigger...They are hard to beat and leave you $$$ leftover vs what I've seen tikkas go for.

Mine ran...

$265 for the rifle
$174 for the boyds with a metal trigger guard
$149 for cdi bottom metal

And the desert tactical model is is another great option they just rolled out.