Axis heavy barreled rifle in 308

kctgb · 02-02-2014, 10:09 PM

I was at Dick's last saturday and they had what appeared to be a heavy barrel 308 win. rifle built on an axis action. I looked on Savages web sight and nothing is listed for this rifle. The action is identical to the axis. The guy behind the counter said it was a factory rifle.

Anyone seen or heard of them or know anything about them.

**RP12** · 02-02-2014, 10:34 PM

Probably a Dick's exclusive.

**Hotolds442** · 02-02-2014, 10:39 PM

I saw them while browsing the Parts Finder, couldn't tell whether it was a Dick's exclusive or not. Usually a Cabelas model is marked Cab, and some Wal Mart models are marked Walmart in the build title. These didn't have anything to denote exclusivity. Time will tell.

kctgb · 02-02-2014, 10:42 PM

They are selling for $500.

**Hotolds442** · 02-02-2014, 10:54 PM

I hope it's not a Dick's exclusive, I'd like to check one out. I haven't stepped foot in one of their stores since their December 18, 2012 announcement, and never will again.

**RP12** · 02-02-2014, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by Hotolds442

I saw them while browsing the Parts Finder, couldn't tell whether it was a Dick's exclusive or not. Usually a Cabelas model is marked Cab, and some Wal Mart models are marked Walmart in the build title. These didn't have anything to denote exclusivity. Time will tell.

I have a "cab" Axis, what's different from a cataloged Axis ? Mine is SS with black stock, I don't see anything exclusive.

kctgb · 02-02-2014, 11:04 PM

They didn't have the usual flimsy stock that the axis has, the heavy barreled 308 rifles had a heavy thick stock and forearm found on target and sniper rifles.

**Hotolds442** · 02-02-2014, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by RP12

I have a "cab" Axis, what's different from a cataloged Axis ? Mine is SS with black stock, I don't see anything exclusive.

A "CAB" axis is a Cabelas exclusive. I haven't compared part numbers to see what the difference is, but there must be something different about it compared to a catalog version.

**triglet40** · 02-03-2014, 12:10 AM

It's the 11vt I believe that is what you seen. If so it's a dicks exclusive

thomae · 02-03-2014, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by triglet40

It's the 11vt I believe that is what you seen. If so it's a dicks exclusive

OP said the HBar .308 was an Axis. The 11VT is not an Axis.

kctgb · 02-03-2014, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Hotolds442

I hope it's not a Dick's exclusive, I'd like to check one out. I haven't stepped foot in one of their stores since their December 18, 2012 announcement, and never will again.

Please forgive me but what was the December 18th announcement from dicks.

**Hotolds442** · 02-03-2014, 06:19 PM

Since it could be considered political by some, try google.

kctgb · 02-03-2014, 10:00 PM

I see why you have discontent for dick's, I kind of do also now.

Bardi · 02-06-2014, 02:02 AM

I got one 2 months ago on auction for 150 with brush scope new. Stock barrel is ok but I wanted something lighter. I ran at 26' 41/40 bar with a flair. Much better.

kctgb · 02-06-2014, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by Bardi

I got one 2 months ago on auction for 150 with brush scope new. Stock barrel is ok but I wanted something lighter. I ran at 26' 41/40 bar with a flair. Much better.

Are you saying savage is making heavy barreled axis rifles now. Please be more specific.

Thanks