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Post by ukwil on Jan 21, 2019 15:51:41 GMT -5
Was shopping at Rural King today and they have an Davage Axis in 6.5 creedmore with a 3x9x40 weaver scope for 260$ after rebates. Any good or bad experiences?
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Post by jjas on Jan 21, 2019 18:05:15 GMT -5
The Axis model (without the accutrigger) is accurate but does have a heavy trigger pull and the bolt is a bit stiff (especially when new).
IMO, it's a good gun and represents a good value for your dollar @ that price point.
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Post by js2397 on Jan 21, 2019 18:16:07 GMT -5
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Post by tony on Jan 21, 2019 22:56:53 GMT -5
bought a Savage Axis last January on sale .It was the combo package with rebate.I had a better scope already so I swapped out scopes.Glad I did because the mounts and bases had only been installed barely finger tight. I removed them and put blue loc-tite on the base screws and screwed them down with the Fat Wrench torque driver. Took the rifle to a local gunsmith and he did a trigger job on it.A very crisp 1 3/4 lbs. Mounted the better scope and sighted in 2" high at 100 yds.with 3 shots in 3/4 ". Hornady precision 140 grs. My family used this rifle on a picked cornfield this gun season and 6 deer fell to it.Shots were 110 to 180 yds and one of the 6 managed to run 20 yds but the other 5 dropped where they stood .Might have to get a couple more of these as my wife and daughter want mine.They were amazed at the accuracy and low recoil.
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Post by omegahunter on Jan 22, 2019 9:17:55 GMT -5
Lightening and shortening the trigger pull are easy DIY. Check Youtube for help.
As always, go slow and test often.
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Post by tony on Jan 22, 2019 20:19:27 GMT -5
it helps that my gunsmith is family and doesn't charge me
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