My .223 Axis is one of the Walmart specials. Got it cause it had a heavy barrel which is not usual for the Axis. After a few hundred rounds it became a 1/2" rifle. It has over 2500rnds through it and is still good for .5 MOA with good bullets. Mine loves the 69 and 77gn SMK's. I mostly shoot the cheap Hornady 55gn FMJBT bullets but they are only good for 3/4" to 1". Out to 300yd they are fun and cheap.

But, Axis rifles can be worse. If I were to do it over again I'd go to Cabela's and get a 12FV while they are on sale.