When I purchased my Axis in .223 very late last year, I was pretty certain I'd be switching out the stock based on everything I'd read. But the more I fire the rifle, the more I think it's not necessary. My use is probably not anything out of the ordinary. I'll be doing some light hunting, but mostly bench rest target shooting out to 400 yards. The biggest limitation is my own skill as a shooter rather than the stock on the rifle...skill deteriorating with age.
So the jury is still out long-term, but I won't be rushing out to replace the stock anytime soon.
UPDATE: A year after my original post, I thought I'd update just in case anyone is reading this thread. After more shooting time with this rifle, I've definitely decided against upgrading the stock. The flex in the stock just isn't significant enough to enter into the equation: .223 with bench rest and sandbags. I might feel differently if I used a bipod or a larger round with more punch but, for what I'm doing, the factory stock is just fine. Still going strong with the original stock in April of 2018.
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