I just finished a rifle I put together for dear old Mom.
I had a brand new Axis in 7mm08 youth mod. The cheapest one they make. I did the trigger on it put it in a boyds thumbhole that I sanded to fit her small hands and fit everything to her. Put some tally rings and a vortex on top. Well with 120 Nosler ballistic tips with a good charge of IMR 4350 she is keeping them inside 3/4" at 150 yards. Not bad at all for a 70 year old lady..
The Axis rifles have proven 100% for me every one has been MOA or better much better too! Great Job Savage.. The only other rifles I've had that kind of luck with have been the T/C venture and the Tikka. With the T/C being a bit better. But twice as much money. You just have to love a 300$ rifle that shoots dime size groups at 150.