I have been thinking about a axis heavy barrel rifle in 223 to bang around this winter did savage discontinue them all of a sudden nothing on web site
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I have been thinking about a axis heavy barrel rifle in 223 to bang around this winter did savage discontinue them all of a sudden nothing on web site
That's strange, the page that used to be the heavy barrel is blank- http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/m...XISHeavyBarrel
You can still find them though:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/97926
evidently Savage is having a problem on the web site tonight, I cannot get to the HB axis rifle either to look
I have a new Axis 22-250 HB next to me right now
at the bottom of the savage web page
Our apologies, there was an unexpected error...
I was just looking at them a couple days ago
thanks guys for the infoQuote:
Originally Posted by Lonewulf
axis hb in .223rem - great choice, great minds think alike, love mine! :cool:
http://i.imgur.com/k2IjMQz.jpg
Is that a weaver base or something else?Quote:
Originally Posted by rfd12fv
yes, a weaver base.Quote:
Originally Posted by kanddr
Mine rocks. Great rifle for the money
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...ff848349d2.jpg
Think I will look for one in .223
clearly, i believe that the axis presents a great value in a bolt action rifle. better yet with just a few tweaks made to it.
the choice of cartridge should be dependent on the prime use of the rifle. i'll use myself as an example ...
with respect to long guns, i prefer using black powder as my rifle propellent, so my main long guns are bpcr rolling blocks and traditional muzzleloaders. black powder cartridges and muzzleloaders typically take more thought to both their loading, fouling control and subsequent mandatory after session cleaning rituals
wanting to add in a "lazy man's white powder rifle" to the arsenal, for times when i just need an accurate bang stick for both range and varmints, with no time sensitive muss or fuss cleaning, the clear choice for me is the .223rem. for the reloading i prefer to do, range brass is easy to acquire (free cases), takes a small powder charge (cheap), and relatively cheap bullets. the .223rem is easy to shoot, light recoil and can be loaded quite accurate out to and perhaps past 300 yards. while i hunt larger critters with a longbow, others may consider a 30 caliber axis for gun hunting deer and larger game, or maybe a .22-250 or .243win for longer range varmints. lotsa axis cartridge choices. all depends on yer needs 'n' wants. enjoy. :cool:
seems odd but the Axis HB web page at Savage still does not display
right ... i noticed weeks ago that the hb models are no longer offered. bummers.
posted a message on Savages Facebook page Monday and still no replay from them on the Axis HB web page not working or if they have been Discontinued :(
from savage today :(
Unfortunately the Axis heavy Barrel was discontinued. It was an item that was discontinued early this year and so is still in our catalog, but it is not in production. You may still be able to find it at dealers. If you have your heart set on one and cannot find one in stores, you can call our custom shop and they will be able to make one for you.
Best wishes,
Savage Arms
as expected, unfortunately. too bad for all of us. what were they thinking? ah yes, the money, of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonewulf
I am confused. If the Axis HB models have been dropped, then why is there a rebate being offered through July 2016?
darn i am glad i got mine that stinks......
plenty of dealers out there still have them, would not mind a HB .223, looking now
Pretty poor marketing strategy on Savage's behalf. If there is a demand, albeit maybe not big, for the Axis HB, then why would they have to give up 50 bucks per sale to get them out of the system? Looks like Savage didn't do their homework.
if they were trying to save money why not eliminate the axis 2 xp? they could have disc. the old axis with the old triggers too.that way you could have a regular axis with the accutrigger, and the hb model with the accutrigger too.guess i dont get it most folks want to pick their own scope anyway. mine came with a sharpshooter 4x12x40 ao on it. that went straight off and i replaced it with a legend ultra anyway.
There are a couple of dealers selling these NIB on gunbroker. I just won a bid last night on a 243 HB for $246 (saw one go 2 days ago for $237). Shipping added $25 and I'll have to pay $20 for the ffl transfer. The $50 rebate will negate that so pretty good deal. All ready got a tracking number so I should have it early next week.
I only saw .243 and 22-250 HB barrels listed on there when I looked , was looking for a HB .223 myself
.243 on sale for buy it now for $239, don't remember if it is allowed to post the link :)
I just picked up the axis HB in 22-250 at a local gun shop last week and love it. They also had them in 243. I could not pass it up because the price was so cheap. They have them on sale for $239 then there is a $50 mail in rebate from savage. That makes the final price $189 - a no brainer! Thinking of going back for one in 243.
got a Savage .243 110E from 30 years ago ( only 4 boxes shot thru it ) or would get a HB .243
paid $217 for my 22-250 HB after rebate at X-mas
I just ordered a 308 HB and a 22/250 HB from Bud's, too cheap to pass up.
got my $50 rebate check Saturday in the mail :)
how long did that take lonewulf?
about 2 months, mailed it around the first of jan,
thanksQuote:
Originally Posted by Lonewulf
Bought one from Tanner on GB in 243. For a final cost of $189 I had NO CHOICEQuote:
Originally Posted by huntined
No Choice :) no what you mean
still looking for a .223 HB on GB
I bought a 243 HB February 1st on Gunbroker, received my refund February 29th. My 308 and 22-250 should be at the FFL tomorrow. :rockon:
looks like the axis hb's must be selling like hotcakes....i decided to jump on the bandwagon too. like needagun, i grabbed a .243 from Tanners and they were GREAT to deal with. was never a 243 guy as I'm a 25-06 fanboy, but i'm looking forward to handloading for it and using it for a future build down the road. This is my first axis.
bidding on a Axis 6.5 creedmoor or would bid on a 308, like I need one more rifle leaning in the corner :), the old lady use to grip and *****, now she just shakes her head and asks if I bought her anything also :)
So Savage will not be making the HB axis any longer? If so that's horrible those little rifles are great. I wish they would rethink that. I know everyone I hunt with was wanting to buy one for hunting the delta. Good tuff rifles that shoot outstanding and it won't break the bank for a bayou rifle.
their custom shop will still make you a HB axis the email said.
but I'm sure it won't be at the deal we are all finding on them now out there
got my HB 22-250
just bought a regular axis 6.5 creedmoor this week
looking at a HB .223 :) trying to decide
We have seen the same corporate decisions in the past from Big Green and Big Red. When the bargain model starts to chalange the company's flag ship model for sales and accuracy, they tend to go away. Ala, the Rem 788. Corporations and stock holders tend to like big numbers.
Man that stinks all the way around. That's what was so great about them is They were a good value. But if I'm going to pay 450$ for one I'd assume buy a 110 it seems like they just started hitting the shelf here and folks snatch them up because they shoot 1/2" groups for cheap. I guess I'll have to hit gun broker and get another one or two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lonewulf
I doubt these rifles were actually cutting into the sales of other models. Seeing that a bunch of them are being sold on GunBroker for a discount tells me they have extras. Savage making them available for the rebate sounds like they want to help purge remaining stock.Quote:
Originally Posted by FW Conch
I think dropping the HB is just a matter of keeping the product line fresh. Lately silencers have been in the news a lot, more and more people are buying them. I believe the Axis SR is replacing the HB as the current "specialty axis". The HBs may come back if there's demand.
I wish the HB came threaded, no worries though I was able to give my Smith buddy some business.