I got both recently. You wont go wrong w a model 12, but dont discount the axis. You get a nice manageable heavy barrel with a sturdy, rigid actionthat can be used to build a short or long action repeater vs the 12 where you are limited to short action repeater or long action single shot. There are some here that say the axis action could be more accurate due to the rigidity of the more "closed in" action. There are plenty of pics n vids online that demonstrate excellent accuracy. I havent examined the finishes very closely, but the axis appears higher quality to me at first glance on the barrel. Axis trigger can be greatly improved for virtually nothing as well. Both nice rifles for the money.
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