Custom BR Axis by Drybean

[fgw_in_fla]

I'm putting this up at the request of Mr. Drybean. That is one mighty fine looking Axis there. Please direct all inquiries, comments, criticisms, innuendos & threats to Mr. Drybean....

[devildogandboy]

Mr. Drybean, i want to be the first to say that is one beautiful rifle(green would have been better imo) and would like to know about the stock. is that an Boyds? how much inletting did it take to get the Axis in the stock?

[drybean]

Mr. Drybean, i want to be the first to say that is one beautiful rifle(green would have been better imo) and would like to know about the stock. is that an Boyds? how much inletting did it take to get the Axis in the stock?

sure is,not much inletting move the hole forward,cut out for the triggerhanger,add pillers,a little work in the trigger area&bed

drybean

[Gmac5]

That is BEAUTIFUL , nice work , how does it shoot? Please contiue and good luck .
Never too late to learn ,GARY

[fsr402]

Did you make it a single shot? Or is the mag in there? What did you use on the finish?
I have that same red and black blank that I'm going to make my stock from and love the way that looks.

[thermaler]

Gorgeous--I've always wanted a BR rifle--did you once post this on the BR forum? Just curious--how much of the rifle is actually Axis?

[SFLEFTY]

Beautiful! Drybean, can you tell us about the bolt handle?

[drybean]

OK guys heres the lowdown on my axis

Boyds stock (6 coats tung oil)
rb trigger
SSS recoil lug
26" Benchmark bbl. (6 Dasher) 3grove 8tw
Vortex scope,Talley rings
modified single shot follower glued in
the bolt handle was made by Boots,that i took the handle off
& installed on the axis


drybean

[drybean]

this has become my favorite go to varmint rifle

drybean

[redman]

I'd like to know what kind if accuracy you are getting and how does the action compare to a regular model 10 type action?

Thanks

[bootsmcguire]

drybean, I gotta say that is probably the best looking Axis I have seen yet. I had to do a double take to be sure it was an Axis.

OK guys,
the bolt handle was made by Boots,that i took the handle off
& installed on the axis


drybean

I thought that thing looked familiar. Works pretty well on the Axis. Your the 3rd person to put on of those on the Axis (that I know of) and looks great.

[drybean]

best group to date was just under 3/4in @ 300yds
load is 32.6 R15 105 hybirds .015 off

drybean

[redman]

I'm putting this up at the request of Mr. Drybean. That is one mighty fine looking Axis there. Please direct all inquiries, comments, criticisms, innuendos & threats to Mr. Drybean....

This last pic looks a lot like some areas here in Idaho where I'm from.

[drybean]

nope Kennedy Meadows,Ca.

drybean

[Rogeritall]

OK guys heres the lowdown on my axis

Boyds stock (6 coats tung oil)
rb trigger
SSS recoil lug
26" Benchmark bbl. (6 Dasher) 3grove 8tw
Vortex scope,Talley rings
modified single shot follower glued in
the bolt handle was made by Boots,that i took the handle off
& installed on the axis


drybean

I'll just echo all the other statements, of that is one beautiful Savage Axis... What caliber is it, and what did it start out as??? For me though of course, your rifle does (in my mind) beg the question: How many parts can one swap out or change on an Axis, and still call it an Axis? :)

[drybean]

thanks Rogeritail the axis started its life as a 308,it is now a 6Dasher (improved 6 Br)
there is not much left of the original rifle only the bolt and receiver

drybean