^^^I don't understand the question, or the concern.

The only way I would know to judge whether the design is "proper" or not is if it consistently shoots accurately. Certainly, NO one would choose to use an Axis (in its original factory configuration) for a competition target rifle, but that does not mean it needs to look like one to shoot good enough to be an effective hunting rifle even capable of 1/2 to 3/4 MOA accuracy out to 300+ yards. Personally, I think they are an amazingly well designed rifle. Meaning, they were designed for INEXPENSIVE mass production and still be good shooters worthy of most any sport hunting situation and ranges within 3-400 yards, maybe more. They fit that bill exceptionally well.

If it does shoot well, why spend 2x what it originally cost to remanufacture it while criticizing it for being different than a gun that originally cost 2x as much to produce? Ijust don't "get it".