And, just to be complete, the difference between the Axis and 110 line can be minor depending on what you want from your rifle.

The Axis line uses a different receiver. On the one hand the bolt tends to be a bit 'sloppier' and the recoil lug is just one step up from a joke. But, the smaller ejection port makes it quite stiff. The other downside is aftermarket support (which is getting a little better). Fewer choices of better triggers and stocks. The good part is you use the same bolt head as the 110 and the barrel is the same shank. The only cartridges that are a bit extensive to 'fit' are the magnums (ie, requires some gunsmithing skills).

That's it. If you want a rifle that shoots well and can take a beating without spending a lot of money, the Axis will work. A good choice for an annual deer or elk hunt. If you want bugholes then it is the wrong platform to start with. In the end you'll spend more money than you would on a 110 or Rem700 to get to the same place.

An example is my Axis. Bought from Walmart. Shot it a lot, then got a Boyd's stock (~$200). Then installed pillars and bedded it. Now it has a model 12 barrel on it (26" stainless, fluted, heavy varmint contour). So, original price plus about $400-500 in upgrades and I have a model 12 that isn't quite as smooth and still has the original (2.5lb) accutrigger vs a target model.