Quote Originally Posted by thomae View Post
Yes, you need a scope base. Do not get a one piece base for a Savage Long or Short Action because the length you need for the Axis is inbetween those two. EGW (see banner ad above or try http://www.joeboboutfitters.com/Sava..._p/egw-418.htm) has scope bases specifically for the Axis, and I believe there are others as well.

IIRC, you can use standard Savage round-back two piece bases on the Axis action but I'd appreciate it if someone with a better memory than me would please confirm or deny that.
This one is cheaper. I did the math, this is for an AXIS.
http://www.ordertree.com/weaver/atk-48347/
here are my resources:
http://www.weaveroptics.com/rings_ba...luminum_bases/
http://www.weaveroptics.com/mountcharts/default.aspx