Thanks everyone for all the opinions. I believe the sensible option is to save my money on a new stock and go with a Rockite job. I have come to believe the rifle is what it is - an economy rifle that is really amazing for the price - not too heavy, not too light, great handling and consistently accurate enough for hunting. But... it is an economy rifle, meaning for me - you could crush the tin foil magazine with a bare hand, snap the plastic stock over your knee and probably twist off the plastic trigger guard while your at it. Think of the rifle and a Wal Mart pellet gun. Not a rifle the grand kids will be fighting over someday.

So, when finances allow I will go with a Tikka or Storm. But for now, plinking away with the Axis, which is actually pretty fun as is. I do hand load but honestly the best I can do is a group of 1.10" average - sure occasionally a 3 shot group of 0.5" but I shoot 4 shots to a group, so the rifle probably shoots better than I can hold and squeeze the trigger.

Happy shooting!