I finally figured out how to post pics.... I think.

A weekend shooting my new (to me) 25.06. These were the best of the OCD rounds I put together. I really, really like that Edge. Lousy stock & all. What a fun gun to shoot or modify. Also, the second day I had adjusted the trigger again. First day I cut 3 coils off the spring. Still too hard.... Second day I cut 1.5 more coils off & it's much better. I don't need a pry bar to pull the trigger. No kidding - that trigger had to be all of 15lbs BEFORE the first spring trimming.. :o
All pics are targets shot at 100yds on a windy day. The tropical storm (Beryl?) that the local weather guys kept saying wouldn't affect our area.... The wind was gusting to 30 - 35 from 2 directions at times.
This is Nosler 85gr w/ 55.6gr of H4831
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/...a/DSC07315.jpg
55gr H4831 w/85gr Nos BT
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/...a/DSC07312.jpg
here's 54gr of H4831 with a 117gr SST
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/...a/DSC07307.jpg
And here's the 'lil jewel that made those holes...
http://i1075.photobucket.com/albums/...a/DSC07290.jpg

All in all it was 2 days of fun shooting that new Edge 25.06. The photo is Pre-Frankified. It's still got the erector set bipod & cheap scope. I put a Walmart / Winchester bipod on it & replaced the scope with a different cheap Bushnell I had. The first day the rifle seemed a little "off". I guess it needed a few rounds thru it. The second day, even in the wind, it was pretty accurate. All shots are off a bench / bipod with a sandbag under the stock.
Lastly, Winchester brass still sucks. About 1/3 of my NEW 25.06 cases have split necks. 1 of the new cases blew a primer out. When I looked at the pocket, I can see it's slightly oval..... Way to go Winchester..... Again

I can't wait until I can load up my final loads for the 85's & 117's and shoot it again. After the stock mods I did, it's actually fun to shoot. I do need to come up with a better scope. I got Midway's sale paper today....... Hmmmmm....

Gotta go. Working in the office kinda late today.

Frank in Fla

Very nice shooting, I'm glad you like your Axis. I've had mine for 2 weeks now, except mine is a 223. I tried cutting the trigger spring but it was still too stiff. I replaced mine with one from the hardware store, it made a big difference. I've had several comments from people at the range when they see the axis, and all are positive. I let a few people shoot it and they quickly asked where I bought it at. Mine is very accurate and I've been using federal 55g from wally world. I have about 100 rounds through it so far and the trigger has improved quite a bit and the bolt is exceptionally smooth. Good luck with yours, it only gets better as it breaks in.

I noticed it shot better the second day & the 2nd day was windier than the 1st. I'm extremly happy with mine. I hated it at first but I've grown to enjoy it.
After a better scope, bipod, stiffen the stock & some reloads, it's on the money.

Glad you like yours too. I think we'll both find it'll settle down after a few million rounds thru it. :o

Later,
Frank in Fla