Po'Man's Practical Tactical Axis II .223

[NoseWarmer]

So I thought I would submit my Axis to this thread since there is so many other ones out there...

I did some horse trading for my Axis I in .22-250 and acquired this Axis II for little to nothing (.223 is my preferred caliber).

My break down of this assembly is as follows:

Savage Axis II: $250.00
Scope (wont say the brand) 1-4x28 $75.00 (on sale)
Condor Sling w/Swivels $25.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/262521736682...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Bi-Pod $25.00
Rubber Bolt Knob $ 5.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/252468178826...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
Undercoating Spray $ 7.00 http://www.rustoleum.com/product-cat...l-undercoating
Paint (Green & Brown) $10.00 http://www.krylon.com/products/camouflage-kit/
Plasti Dip $ 8.00 http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...7430&catid=699
Rockite $10.00

Total $415.00

Anyway, on to a few things that I did...

After reading several posts on the Rockite treatment, I went ahead and did the full stock.

As for the stock coating, I sprayed a light coat of rubberized undercoating on the stock to soften the feel and take some of the crisp edges off the plastic...

For painting, I used a net laundry bag, stretched it and randomly sprayed the stock...

On the rubber bolt knob, I dipped the knob 6 time in the Plasti Dip to adhere the rubber ball to the factory knob and seal any open areas.

All in all I think it turned out pretty good.

One last thing that needs done is the barrel to be cut to 16.5" and threaded...

I must also say, it shoots great with factory ammo...

[30-06shooter]

Looks good. I'm new to this shooting with a scope deal. What is that sticking out of the scope towards the back?

[NoseWarmer]

Looks good. I'm new to this shooting with a scope deal. What is that sticking out of the scope towards the back?

It's a Poor Man's throw lever for power adjustment... Otherwise called a Breakaway Nylon Coaster; http://www.ebay.com/itm/361557953740...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I describe them as a "Beefy" cable tie...

What's nice is they are pretty much a universal fit...

[jpx2rk]

Nice work with good end results. Enjoy.

[NoseWarmer]

Nice work with good end results. Enjoy.

Thank you!

[reaper06]

Looks good, great write up.

[NoseWarmer]

Looks good, great write up.

Thank You!

[Kentgoldings]

I built mine for varminting.