The Axis uses the same barrel tools as the 10/110. You will need a barrel nut wrench, something to set the headspace, and either an action wrench or a barrel vise.
Barrel nut wrench
These are available from a number of manufacturers. I don't know what's available in Canada, but as long as the wrench has square teeth, it should work on your Axis. I still use my cheap Wheeler wrench. If I known I was going to embark on so many Savage projects, I might have gone with a NSS wrench. It appears to be a bit heavier duty, better made, and the single-side version is cheaper!
Action wrench
I prefer the action wrench over the barrel vise, because I can use it to control the barrel shank when torquing the barrel nut. Once again, mine is a Wheeler action wrench for Savage 10/110s, and it has worked for all of my many Axis projects.
Barrel vise
Not needed if you go with action wrench, a barrel vise is another option. There are a number of commercial options plus some homebrew solutions that could work for you. As long as it can handle the torque of removing the factory barrel, it'll work for your project. Like I said, I prefer the action wrench, but the choice is yours.
Headspace
I only ever get the GO gauge and use it to set the headspace. I then put a piece of Scotch tape on the base of the gauge and use it as a NO-GO gauge. Others may argue it's best to get the NO-GO gauge as well, but I haven't had any trouble using the tape method. I've heard of people using either live ammo or shell casings to set the headspace, which could work. I've only ever done it for my 450 Bushmaster, because I couldn't find a gauge in that chambering.
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