Predator hunter vs HB Axis

[mikgarus]

What makes more sense: Model 10 Predator Hunter Max 1 or Heavy barrel Axis plus Boyds Tacticool stock & SAV-1 trigger?
243 WIN. Thanks for your suggestions

[Klondike]

I would not buy the Predator Hunter Max 1 because of the configuration. I own the 6.5 x 284 and it shoots great but the stock is the weakness. Bottom bolt release hurts you on aftermarket triggers and stocks as well.

Either buy the LRP off Buds ($100 cheaper than Cheaper than dirt) and comes with a HS precision fiberglass stock or go another config and swap the stock.

Predator Hunter is caught in the middle with some good features but savage has better (live and learn).

[mikgarus]

So the Accustock is no good? I'm not into tinkering much, all I would do is paint that ugly camo stock. I own a Tikka in this caliber that's extremely accurate, but I'm looking for something with a heavier barrel.

[Klondike]

So the Accustock is no good? I'm not into tinkering much, all I would do is paint that ugly camo stock. I own a Tikka in this caliber that's extremely accurate, but I'm looking for something with a heavier barrel.

This is a good question and I am not sure I have a simple answer. I own 3 savage bolt guns, two with accustocks. My bearhunter 338 win mag with accustock I do not consider the stock an issue and I dont feel the flexible front end is as impactful on POI as on my predator hunter max 1. I think a Macmillan stock, HS precision stock or a Hogue full bed stock are superior to the accustock but cost more money.

All stock questions are tradeoffs. When it comes to the Predator Hunter Max 1 I would buy the LRP 6.5 Creedmore with the HS precision stock over the accustock if I had a do over.

For decision making purposes go handle the accustock. Press the fore end against the barrel, know if the pressure is even slight it will impact your POI and decide. Maybe I have a lemon on my Predator Hunter Max 1 but my Hog Hunter .308 non accustock savage has a better forend and tells me the higher price I paid for the Predator Hunter was not justified by the stock difference.