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warbirdlover

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I've stuck up for Remingtons against some pretty ugly reports from Remington customers in here. Okay. But when it comes to a low priced "entry level" rifle like many in here are looking for I'm now a big fan of the Savage after reading this article in Chuck Hawk's site.

Oops. Now it's called the Axis, not the Edge.

http://www.chuckhawks.com/savage_edge_detail.htm
 
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No offense but the ADL packages offer better guns. The "Remington" scopes suck but the rifle is much better by a mile and a half!
 
Not for me. I don't like the cheapo guns. I just posted this in here for all the "newbies" that are looking for entry level rifles and don't have the bucks.
 
I can buy Remington ADL packaged deals around here for $390 + tax and that is a better deal than the Axis for $300. Awhile back Sportsmans Warehouse was selling the ADL in 7mm-08 for $319 with scope. I agree the scope and rings will need to be replaced on the Remington but there are far more options for the entry level ADL that make it a better buy than the Axis.

I'm a Savage fan and currently don't own any Remingtons that aren't 1903's. If you can find them the Stevens 200 is a far better rifle than the Axis. Remington ADL, Marlin XS, and Stevens 200 are better entry rifles in my opinion than the Axis.
 
I have one of these in 308, was my first rifle in fact so I'm a teeny bit sentimental about it. But the only thing I really dislike about it is the recoil lug being integral to the stock, I can't imagine it really saved that much time in manufacturing since they have to mill out a slot on the receiver for it and it's pretty much insured no aftermarket stocks will be made. But other than that I actually think its a great rifle, stock could be better but for a 300 dollar gun its more than adaquate and you can do a few things to improve it.
 
Here's what I understand to be fact: The Savage Axis is not as universally customized as the Rem. 700,(in any configuration) but that's not the point, the point is that Savage put out a rifle that can be purchased as low as $267.00 US dollars,,,,,,,,, I would buy a Rem 700, for that, once a month, even though it has some problems, I like the Rem 700, over the Savage Axis.
Having said that, if I want to spend more money and have a choice, I'd spend my money on the Savage brand, or the Weatherby Vanguard MOA, before Rem, because of the problems they have been experiencing lately, if this was the early eighties, hands down, my money always bought Rem. But the Savage brand has been the best value for your money, as of late.:)


I totally agree with the Warbirdlover,, for what it is it's cool.;)
 
If you can find them the Stevens 200 is a far better rifle than the Axis.
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The review above claims the opposite. That the Axis will outshoot most of the higher priced Savages. And the ADL would be my choice also over the Axis but you're going to have to pay another $100.
 
The review above claims the opposite. That the Axis will outshoot most of the higher priced Savages.
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Yeah but it is a guy posting a review of a rifle that he is getting paid to do. When was the last time you read a terrible review of any rifle buy anyone making a living writing about firearms? Most products get glowing reviews, remember when the Remington 710 came out. The real truth of the matter you'll probably get good service out of a Mossber ATR, Savage Axis and the Remington 710/770. However, I still think all the rifles I previously mentioned are better choices.
 
If I was looking for a entry level deer rifle I would choose the Stevens over the Edge myself. Biggest reason is you can grow into it and improve it as you want to. A Stevens 200 is just a Savage 10/110 in a tupperware stock and no accutrigger. Kind of like an ADL is just a BDL minus the cosmetics.

I bought one last week in .243 for a sows ear project

initial reaction:

Pro's - Savage 10 short action so tons of after market goodies to customize it, trigger has zero creep and zero overtravel, looks like it is a good shooter, light as a feather

Con's - tupperware stock, can't get the trigger pull below 5 lbs, it is butt ugly. lt also needs a bit of lapping on the rear bolt lug because of uneven front/rear lug contact. The stock and bolt lug would not matter on a entry hunting gun and the trigger would be a solid plus.

before I went to the range I cleaned it and I painted the stock just cause it was ugly as a bucket of politicians. I also did a redneck stiffening job on the forearm with some aluminum channel and epoxy fill so I could play with a bipod until I restock it with something better.

At 42.3 gr of H4350 behind a 87 gr Vmax I was shooting about .75 MOA for 5 shots and think another .1 or .2 grains will get it close to if not below .5. I will post some pics of the groups next week as soon as I find the sweet spot and lap the bolt a bit.

Next week it gets a Rifle Basix trigger - $100. I am doing that first because I am having second thoughts about re barreling it now. I was dead set on a tactical build but that darn little pencil barrel surprised me the way the groups started tightening up.

January it will get it's new stock, either a BC Medalist if I decide to go tactical build or a nice wooden laminate if I decide to go the sporter route. If I go tactical I will get a good light varmint barrel for it. Which scope I end up with will also depend on which direction I decide to take with it. Nothing looks funnier than a hunting sporter with a 20 inch long scope.

The reason I would not go Remington is I can do every thing needed to that Savage including the bolt tuning in my garage and the only special tool I have to buy is the barrel wrench and a go/no go gauge if I change the barrel out. If I can do it, anyone can.
 
I bought a savage edge 308 for a nock around rifle/spare rifle for friends that dont have one to hunt with. It has impressed everybody who has shot it. Out of the box the trigger was 9lbs but its rather simple to trim a spring and get it down around 5lbs. Still no target trigger but usable for its purpose. The stock flexes too much but for $260 out the door what do u expect. It favors 150gr loads and with federal fusions it will shoot just under moa if i do my part.
 
My first Savage was a 223 pre-accutrigger. Took 100 rounds or so to get used to the trigger,but after that,,,Very impressive. IMHO-Savage sets the bar to meet in accuracy. The stocks,,Yes not the best. Never put a bi-pod on one,but the barrels--Best around.
 
Agreed get the Marlin or for a little more IMHO you are probably better off with a Howa 1500 / Weatherby Vanguard S2.

Timney is in the final stages of design and testing of a trigger for the Savage Edge/Axis and it should be on the market in the next few months (my guess is we will see it unveiled to dealers at the Shot Show so it should be released to the public just after that).
 
I bought a Savage 10FP this Fall and have been completely happy with it's performance.

Accutrigger and Accustock, short medium barrel. It's the perfect setup for me.
 

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