I have an Axis that I use for casual target shooting. I'd not consider it for any competition without some serious gunsmith work on the trigger and modifying the Savage bolt for better cycling. It already got a Boyd's stock but would need something like a chassis for serious work. By then you'd have more money in it than any of the better factory rifles out there.

FWIW, the only reason I have the Axis is it was on sale at Walmart and was one with a factory heavy barrel.