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bjones870

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I've head a lot about the savage bolt action rifles, and how accurate they are. I've been looking at the savage axis line. Any info on them? Would you recommend one to a close friend? I'm liking for a good shooting gun, that's preferably under $500. Thanks!
 
Get the Stevens 200 and you will have twice the rifle for less than $250.00. I have 2 Stevens 200 and both are more accurate than the Remington 700. I recently sold off 9 milsurps and been on a buying spree and the Stevens can't be beat for the money or accuracy. You can also do more custom work yourself with the Savage/Stevens line of rifles. (the Edge is the bottom ot the line model)


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click on link below and read and learn ;)

http://savageshooters.com/SavageForum/
 
I have an Axis/Edge in 223. Very accurate, and under $400 with the scope. BUT, the drawback is that this entry level line of rifles do NOT incorporate Savage's excellent Accutrigger. I have another Savage 308 LE sniper model that does have the Accutrigger.

The Axis trigger is not horrid. It is really not bad; but it is not the featherweight Accutrigger (and its Glock-like lever safety on the trigger).

Do your self a favor and dry fire a Savage with the Accutrigger and then the Axis. It is worth $150 more to get the superb trigger to match the accuracy of Savage rifles.

Savage 11 and 111 series can be found with and without the Accutrigger.

Browse their full line here:

http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/finder/
 
I agree with Edward Horton. The savage/stevens 200 is a superb rifle, especially for the money I have one chambered in .270 win, and couldn't be happier. Sub minute of angle groups with factory ammo and half minute groups with handloads. It is basically a savage 110 without the accutrigger, which I admit is nice. But for $90-100 you can, if you wish purchase a much lighter and smoother trigger from either Timney or Rifle Basix.
 
the savage bolt action rifles, and how accurate they are
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More accurate than we are!!! I have three, two with the Accurtrigger and one pre-Accurtrigger. While I LOVE the Accurtrigger the ones without are no slouches either. This is from last Sunday with a standard 110 trigger in 270.

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I was working on load development. That is a five shot group.

Jim
 
^ That's more than good enough to shoot accurately. Varmints. target, or long range. I'd be very happy with that performance.
 
I also have tha Edge in .223. I say Edge because I purchased it pre name change & I believe they change the forearm with the name. Same rifle non the less! I can't list one negative with the rifle! I have seen & shot at 5 coyotes since I purchased it in February. It dropped each one from a 55yrd chest shot out to a 220 yrd head shot! YES, I would recommend it to a friend! Best of luck! Let us know what you decide!
 
I had the Edge also.Traded it in just because i wanted to shoot farther distances got a Savage FVSS. While i had that thing i can tell you for sure it will out shoot rifle 5 times its cost. Trigger was not that bad,took some getting used to but once you had it down it was the cats meow. Never shot a stevens so i can't coment on them but after 3 savages now,i dont care about stevens it will be Savage from here out. I say buy it and put the extra money into ammo because you are going to love shooting this thing.
 
Ok, I will definitely look into the Stevens 200. I will look into the accutrigger, but unless it's a jaw dropping trigger, I'll probably just go to the 200. Thanks for the help!! Now I just have to decide on an optic :)
 
I think you've made a good decison. The ONLY thing I've ever heard negative about the 200 (other than its looks) is that Savage goofed badly when they made the 7mm-08 chambering in it. They chose to give it a 1/11 twist which limits its ability to use heavier bullets.
 
bjones870 said:
Now I just have to decide on an optic
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For a hunting rifle, any good 3X9 will do. Look at Leupold, Nikon, Viper, Weaver, Burris, Whatever suits you best, both optically and in your pocketbook.

I was looking for a scope to complete a project (.308 Savage hunting rifle) and stumbled across a new line put out by Weaver. They call them the Buck Commander line. I'm not necessarily impressed with the Buck Commander name, but I got the 2.5X10 and I'm really impressed with that little scope. The glass is bright and clear and the turrets are set up in a really user-friendly manner.
 
I have an older(pre Accutrigger) Weather Warrior in 243 that has an excellent trigger, just a little creep, but light. Not like the older Model 700's or Model 70's, but it's very accurate. Never tried factory loads, however. I have a 4 power Nikon scope on it, not hard to shoot 1" groups. I'm sure I could do a lot better with a more powerful scope, but I'm not really sold on the variables. I'll be looking for a fixed 10 or 12 some day, but there isn't much demand for them. Old guy, raised on open sights!
 
I'd recommend spending a little more and getting the Accutrigger also. Is the extra couple hundred dollars gonna matter years from now?
 
Jim243, what loading is that five round group? Specifically, I have the same rifle basically, and I'm looking for a great shooting load for the 130 grain bullet.:)
 
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