Quote Originally Posted by J.Baker View Post
Looks like an Axis front baffle. Wonder if Savage is making some changes yet again. Would make sense really - all the Axis rifles use S/A bolt heads and baffles, so why make two different parts (one for Axis, one for everything else)?

I didn't know the Axis used that baffle. I thought it was for additional stroke when 110's/10's chambered for the short magnums. I'm with you though. Why make 2 parts? I'm looking at the finish on that action. I have seen very few that nice.