Savage Axis 223 Heavy Barrel build

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Here's my thought... I am looking for feedback/suggestions for my first venture into a coyote gun! The scope mount is my biggest potential concern, the rest is pretty well researched.

Savage Axis Heavy Barrel in 223 - $300 http://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...9/22209/savage-axis-223-rem-with-heavy-barrel

Scope mount (picatinny and rings) - $50
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B006YU66XK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=EVND7HH5A1XP&coliid=I2TKQKBVTFQ9FV&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002IL19Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=EVND7HH5A1XP&coliid=I2YODHLVG3ELW6

Weaver Kaspa 3-12 x 50 - $119.00
http://www.amazon.com/Weaver-Kaspa-...p/B0065OGN6K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?ie=UTF8

Or maybe Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 - $170
http://www.amazon.com/Vortex-Optics-DBK-04-BDC-Diamondback-Riflescope/dp/B001EC7KMY/

Axis Trigger Spring - $15
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F8QO53Y...UTF8&colid=EVND7HH5A1XP&coliid=I3CFLF1F62T1K2

UTG Bipod - $33
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0035L35A8...UTF8&colid=EVND7HH5A1XP&coliid=I2P9LHTW4B3XUX
 
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for the same price as the utg bipod you can catch the caldwell on sale now it midway. its a must better bipod and the legs are notched. if you want the utg at least move up to the newer model on bottom of the page. i cant comment on the mount because on my savages i have always used a egw system and burris sig high rings. about 80.00 for my mount set uo but i like the extra room of moving the scope and rings around if i have to.
 
Excellent godale, thank you!

I switched the mount to a weaver picatinny (I've had lunch with them in the past, they are well rated, and cheaper) and those burris rings.
 
Coyote rifles are generally carried a lot and shot very little, I'd opt out for a sporter weight barrel myself. Ruger American Predator and Ranch rifles would be the ones I'd be searching for. Both are shorter barreled making them handier rifles to transport and much lighter, plus the have a better twist rate. They are able to handle all bullets up to 75 grains for when that song dog hangs up way out there.
 
I would avoid the Kaspa, or any other Chinese scope. That's one place not to go cheap. At least get something like the Vortex Diamondback. I've used the Weaver base with no problems, they are solid and keep the scope low. You might be able to get by with medium rings too, I have a Vortex Viper PST 2.5-10x44 on my Axis with Medium Burris Signature Zee rings:

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Definatly take the caldwell over the utg...if you're willing to spend more on the trigger then $15 you can pick up an adjustable trigger (2 lbs to 12 oz) for about $105...I agree about the sporter contour barrel for a hunting rifle instead of a heavy barrel...
 
It's a few more bucks, but for 'yotes I think the swivel/traverse feature of the Blackhawk might be of value. I own several of these- most bipods don't have the ability to traverse-meaning you need to pick up an re-set the legs to get on target. Not a big deal off a bench, or prone shooting paper or steel- but a big help for a target that's likely to move on you...

It's the only one I buy now.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/BLACKHAWK-reg-Sportster-Pivoting-Bipod/1374321.uts
 
I'm not a fan of piviting bi-pods because they do not give you great range of motion without adjust your base. I like to use a frisbee under the feet of the bipod. It allows for smooth tracking and less adjustment to your base unless you are going to super extremes.
 
Instead of a rotating Bi-Pod or frisbee under the feet, wouldn't it be easier to just use the sling to stablize your support hand? usually a good hunting rifle already has a sling on it for carry anyway, plus you save money in the long run and still get a very stable base to shoot in all shooting positions not just prone.

Just an idea
 
I measure 20 degrees to either side of center travel.

For me, seems a sliding piece of plastic on the ground would be impossible to load forward properly without it sliding...(?)
 
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