Who said Savage Axis can't shoot.

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26-05-2017, 01:53 PM
oraki

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Who said Savage Axis can't shoot.

Since duckshooting has been the focus here for the last 3 weeks, I thought I should give the 223 abit of love. It hasn't seen daylight for a couple of months, and supposed to be chasing wallabys one of these days, I wanted to check the zero. I had a slip and bumped the scope last time out.
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For a budget rifle, shooting H&F bulk reloads, I'm fairly happy. Was shot off the 4 wheeler, elbows on handlebars,resting on a frame I've got out front, so it wasn't bench rest accuracy. Go the mighty Axis!!!
Roll on the weekend
26-05-2017, 03:37 PM
sometimes

savage stevens shoot just as good :)
26-05-2017, 03:52 PM
223nut

That's got to be m.o.w. (wallaby).
26-05-2017, 05:51 PM
rossi.45

Savage make good barrels . . .
26-05-2017, 05:57 PM
oraki

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Originally Posted by 223nut

That's got to be m.o.w. (wallaby).

Yep, and MOD, MOP, MOG, and possibly MOC
26-05-2017, 05:59 PM
oraki

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Originally Posted by rossi.45

Savage make good barrels . . .

Shame the stock feels like it's going to break through the pistol grip and flimsy forestock, but it does shoot well
26-05-2017, 07:35 PM
Wildman

Dont think anyone has said they dont shoot, they are just bloody ugly...
27-05-2017, 01:47 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by Wildman

Dont think anyone has said they dont shoot, they are just bloody ugly...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I like to be holdin' ma Savage because it shoots so well and I like it's ergonomics.
27-05-2017, 01:49 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by oraki

Since duckshooting has been the focus here for the last 3 weeks, I thought I should give the 223 abit of love. It hasn't seen daylight for a couple of months, and supposed to be chasing wallabys one of these days, I wanted to check the zero. I had a slip and bumped the scope last time out.
Attachment 69424
For a budget rifle, shooting H&F bulk reloads, I'm fairly happy. Was shot off the 4 wheeler, elbows on handlebars,resting on a frame I've got out front, so it wasn't bench rest accuracy. Go the mighty Axis!!!
Roll on the weekend

I think the answer was nobody. The main gripe seems to be the stock.
27-05-2017, 03:15 PM
oraki

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

I think the answer was nobody. The main gripe seems to be the stock.

I compare the stock to an athletic lady.........firm butt, slim through the waist, with just enough out front to wrap your hand around. The main bits,(internals),work faultlessly and keeps coming back for more
27-05-2017, 03:29 PM
Awaian

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Originally Posted by oraki

I compare the stock to an athletic lady.........firm butt, slim through the waist, with just enough out front to wrap your hand around. The main bits,(internals),work faultlessly and keeps coming back for more

there's a man with life sorted..... :D
27-05-2017, 03:30 PM
GravelBen

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I like to be holdin' ma Savage because it shoots so well and I like it's ergonomics.

I think my wood stocked Savage classics look quite nice, but they are a fair bit heavier. Lightweight hunter model next time I think.
27-05-2017, 06:04 PM
matto1234

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Originally Posted by GravelBen

I think my wood stocked Savage classics look quite nice, but they are a fair bit heavier. Lightweight hunter model next time I think.

My lightweight hunter is a beauty! Probably my favorite rifle so far
28-05-2017, 06:17 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by matto1234

My lightweight hunter is a beauty! Probably my favorite rifle so far

Yeah, I'm not actually sure what folks think is ugly about them. But then I'm no oil painting either.
29-05-2017, 12:38 AM
Friwi

They are not ugly as such ( actually yes a bit :-) , but they are very agricultural.
The fastest to take apart for cleaning and maintenance , seconded by tikka and kimbers.
29-05-2017, 10:44 AM
Tahr

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Savage Lightweight .223.
300 yards, 69grn Target @ 3k. Shoots tiny groups.

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29-05-2017, 11:11 AM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by Friwi

They are not ugly as such ( actually yes a bit :-) , but they are very agricultural.
The fastest to take apart for cleaning and maintenance , seconded by tikka and kimbers.

I would have thought the Tikka with the 'auto-bolt-eject-button' would have been the fastest. ;)
29-05-2017, 11:18 AM
oraki

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As has been said before, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I only got it to see if it would get much use, and to introduce the boy to centre fire. When in the HUNTs course, another fella with much more expensive taste had a go with it. On the Monday he went out and got one. He liked the weight, and the slim foreend, and the fact it didn't break the bank. He intended it to be used as a loaner, knockabout gun.
29-05-2017, 08:14 PM
Friwi

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

I would have thought the Tikka with the 'auto-bolt-eject-button' would have been the fastest. ;)

I meant taking action out of the stock and stripping receiver from the trigger system.
On the savage, one pin to pop out with a finger nail, on the tikka/ kimber , a very tight screw to unscrew.
29-05-2017, 09:43 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by Friwi

I meant taking action out of the stock and stripping receiver from the trigger system.
On the savage, one pin to pop out with a finger nail, on the tikka/ kimber , a very tight screw to unscrew.

Yes but it is swings and roundabouts. The time not taken to need to the Tikka bolt probably makes up for it.
29-05-2017, 10:43 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Yes but it is swings and roundabouts. The time not taken to remove the Tikka bolt probably makes up for it.

Who invented auto-incorrect?
31-05-2017, 08:06 AM
viper

I've had three Savages and none were great shooters for some reason, pretty much given up on Savage. I've had more luck with Marlin's so far.
Funny how some brands seem to work for some people and not others.
31-05-2017, 01:17 PM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by viper

I've had three Savages and none were great shooters for some reason, pretty much given up on Savage. I've had more luck with Marlin's so far.
Funny how some brands seem to work for some people and not others.

Some people just have shit standards :D
31-05-2017, 01:25 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Some people just have shit standards :D

This from a Waikato swiller! ;)
31-05-2017, 01:27 PM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

This from a Waikato swiller! ;)

This from someone who is allergic to oxygen :P
31-05-2017, 01:38 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by Gibo

This from someone who is allergic to oxygen :P

You left yourself well open to that one. :fighting: