How Good is the Axis ?

[GrenGuy]

I have seen some pretty good shooting on here using the Axis. The action has a closed top, which theoretically should make it stiffer than the open top 10/110. It has been said that “ALL” Savages after 2019 have the one piece firing pin. Does this include the Savage Target Actions??? Can it be that this rinky dink looking new firing pin is just as accurate/or more than the old set up??? One weak link I see in the Axis is the recoil lug set up, but that can be overcome.

So what say the “Brain Trust” ? Can the Axis be built to the same accuracy as a Savage Target Action ???

[sharpshooter]

No, not all Savages have the 1 pc firing pin.....just the cheap models. I've built several target rifles on Axis actions and actually prefer them over the precision actions. It does take a little more work but the savings means you can spend more on ammo.

[charlie b]

I have come to like the Axis action even more than when I started out with it. Mine has the Boyd's Pro Varmint stock and now has the .308 barrel from my 12BVSS (26" heavy, fluted, stainless). I fully pillared and bedded the action into the stock. That process 'glued' the recoil lug into the stock, so it is kind of reverse of most rifles. But, it allows barrel swaps without disturbing the recoil lug. If I had thought of it I would have made a bigger recoil lug to fit into the stock more. I think between the pillars and embedded recoil lug, the action doesn't move in the stock.

Next I have to do something about the bolt handle. I think I'll file it, thread it, and fit a larger handle. I may get a 'spare' handle to do that work. Between Dave's offer of free trigger jobs or something like a McCarbo, the Axis has a lot of potential.

Makes me think about getting another Axis to build up. I may have to visit some pawn shops :)

FWIW, I still like my 12BVSS more. The stock that came with it is just feels more solid to me. Doesn't hurt that I love the Shilen 6BR barrel it has now :)

[Dave Hoback]

There is nothing less accurate or worse about the 1-piece FP assembly. It’s just a different style with different attributes, both Pro & Con. Some builder’s like them more.

The bolt handle & Knob is important. It’s one of the things I recommend people first address. Besides giving a leverage increase, easing bolt lift, it speaks of the person’s choice in Rifle aesthetics. Both Glades Armory & Anarchy Outdoors offer superb bolt handles. As for the knob, any 5/16-24 threaded style will work. I machine my own from Titanium. There are many different material & styles sold.

[GrenGuy]

No, not all Savages have the 1 pc firing pin.....just the cheap models. I've built several target rifles on Axis actions and actually prefer them over the precision actions. It does take a little more work but the savings means you can spend more on ammo.

Thanks Fred. I seem to remember You turning 3/16” or so off the Edge/Axis action face to accommodate the use of a standard recoil lug. charlie, Dave, I have modified and made knobs for bolt handles. But that Axis handle would have to go. I think the Glades offering would foot the bill nicely.

[wbm]

Have a Glades on mine...like it.

[Fuj']

Not to steer to far off point but I need an accurate O.D. measurement of an Axis
action.

[thebeav]

To be clear, a stock Axis is an entry level rifle. I like the accutrigger, and, with their preferred ammo, they're pretty damn nice shooters.
I only have one, a 223. I really like the gun and I have more fun with it than people should be allowed to have.

[Dave Hoback]

Not to steer to far off point but I need an accurate O.D. measurement of an Axis
action.

I’ve read 1.350” a few times Fuj. But sounds like you’re looking for precise measurement? Within a couple thous. or so? Sorry, I don’t have one handy.

You looking at machining something special like for ‘em I wonder?