Savage Axis WIN .308 Rifle Build

[godale]

Sent you one back . Hope it helps


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[WildlifeOhio]

Managed to get out and do another range test yesterday afternoon. This would be my second extensive test since I swapped out the synthetic stock for the new Boyds 'At-One' along with the upgrades that I did to it.

04/11/2018 - Temperature 52 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph WSW steady wind and gust up to 25 mph from the same direction. Mirage was definitely a factor throughout the entire test this afternoon.

30 -'Federal Premium Gold Medal Sierra MatchKings', 168 grain ammunition in total used.

Three different target setups for 10 rounds. First setup at 400 yards, second setup at 200 yards and the finial setup was at 100 yards. All shots where from the prone position off the ground with the rifle resting on my 6"-9" 'TipTop' bipod.

For the first setup I placed my target 400 yards away standing in a vertical position with a large stone for added weight at the base to keep it from blowing over from the gusty winds.

(Target 400 yards straight away shooting from the prone position)
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(Max zoom to capture photo of the target from 400 yards away)
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I shot at the top target with 5 rounds with a holdover of 3.5-4 MOA within my scope, which was adjusted for 200 yards when I last shot the rifle. Then I drove down to the target to see where I ended up at because I forget to bring my 'EMARTH' long range monoscope.

Out of the five shots, I hit the target twice. The WSW crosswinds definitely affected most of my shots from that range by about 5-6" from the bullseye, to the right. The black circles outside the target represent my 3 bullet hits.

(My first 5 shots from 400 yards away at the top target. Black circles resemble 3 miss shots)
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Then I drove back to my original shooting location and shot 5 more rounds at the same top target. Once again, with a holdover of about 3.5-4 MOA within my scope and then a minor wind adjustment of about 2-4 clicks to the left. I then hit the target 3 more times out of the last 5 rounds of the 10 in total for this first setup. I ended up hitting the target 6 times out of 10. Four solidly within the target with two of them nearly hit the bullseye. Two more just nicked the outermost edge to the right.

After my first setup, I then let the barrel cool down some and cleaned it before I started my second test.

I drove down to the target stand and relocated it within the field so I could shoot my 200 yard test. I place the target stand on its side so it wouldn't blow over.

(Target straight away at 200 yards)
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This time I simply shot all 10 rounds continuously without adjusting my scope. From this location I had more of a headwind. Definitely more in my face with some cutting crosswinds from left to right. I ended up hitting the second middle target 10 out of the 10 times from the 200 yard range.

(Both results from my 400 yard on the right and my 200 yard in the middle )
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For my third and final test, I backed the truck up so I could shoot from 100 yards away to furthest left/bottom target. Once again, I let the barrel cool down first and cleaned it before I began my final test.

(Target straight away at 100 yards)
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I shot 10 continuous rounds without making any adjustments to my scope for the 100 yards. I hit the target 10 out 10 times. A few of those rounds ended up going through a previous bullet hole.

(Left to right, 100 yards, 200 yards and 400 yards)
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(7 of 10 rounds at 100 yards sub MOA)
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After yesterday, I'm totally convinced that the new Boyds stock along with the upgrades that I did to it, most definitely made this rifle perform at a whole new level as oppose to the original configuration. Yesterday's test just sealed the deal for me and I'm very confident in taking this rifle out to the field and hunt with it.

If anyone is considering in upgrading their original stock, I hope that my shared experience helps you in making that decision.

Good luck!

[WildlifeOhio]

Spent time at the gun range yesterday afternoon with my Savage Axis WIN .308 and some of my other guns. It was a cool 75 degree beautiful summer day for it.

My wife shot the Savage Axis WIN .308 out to 300 yards for the very first time and she did a great job!

We ended up shooting 100 rounds altogether of 168 grain Sierra MatchKings down range. The rifle functioned perfectly and it's now well broken in. I had no issues with the rifle whatsoever and I consistently hit my 300, 400 & 500 yard steel targets. Even some of the other fellow gun range shooters took notice and inquired about the rifle, especially right after my wife completed her shoot with it. It's one hell of rifle and I couldn't be more pleased with it for what I have in it.

Wife plinking steel 300 yards away;

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https://youtu.be/qlX6O96Bz9I

Me shooting out to 300 & 400 yard steel targets;


https://youtu.be/1IUR87rd-V8