I have just bought one of these last week at dicks with the scope for 307. I put 60 rounds thru it since then and no issues whatsoever I love this gun highly recomend it for anyone looking for a affordable 223
what kind of ammo do you recommend? I just bought the same gun but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. I love the features, better than the Remington that's 100 dollars more imo. Cant wait to hopefully use it on some yotes in the near future.
@thecosmichippo It looks nice, i haven't got a chance to shoot it yet. dont have a scope on it yet either but i will prob slap a 3x9x40mm for now just to test it out. I herd nothing but good things about them. My only issue is the saftey makes a little rattle noise
Hello there! I have the axis .223 and I noticed the bolt kinda jiggles around when the chambers open. Is it the same for you? and I notice a lot of threads still left unused in the chamber where the barrel scews in. Is this also the same for you? I just wanna make sure they didnt screw my barrel in unproperly...
@flexx1987 Actually i had it out this weekend and put 60 relatively quick rounds through it. Groupings stayed under 2 inches at rapid fire. Love this gun.
Ive seen speculation that this gun is not chambered for 5.56, and yet on the same message boards other users chiming in that it has a wylde chamber and fires both cartridges...what say you since you own one?
@monsterman27 Military 5.56 ammo in a 223 rifle can be dangerous since the chamber pressure is a lot higher than a over the counter 223. Now on the other hand shooting 223 rounds in your AR weapon is acceptable. Don't take the risk, if you don't believe me research it
@ArMyStRoNg2003 I was trying to find on the Savage web site if it was rated for the 5.56 but it does not state that is it. All my digging shows that if it's not specifically rated for 5.56, you're correct that it's a big risk to try it.
@JSwanny1030 The Bushnell scope is alright. From the factory it came mounted a little lopsided so I had to make a few adjustments. The magazine leaves a little to be desired but for the price this gun is awesome. I have had 2 issues loading a round.. this was one of them. So far I have about 300 rounds through. So .006% load error is good in my books.
I have just bought one of these last week at dicks with the scope for 307. I put 60 rounds thru it since then and no issues whatsoever I love this gun highly recomend it for anyone looking for a affordable 223
riggz071 2 weeks ago
@ICoOlBeAnS you need about 300 to 400 dollars for scope ammo and gun
gottaquad1 1 month ago
i have the exact same setup, even the same bipod, and it shoots damn well
dster230 1 month ago
what do you need to buy this rifle?
lCoOlBeAnS 1 month ago
what kind of ammo do you recommend? I just bought the same gun but haven't had a chance to shoot it yet. I love the features, better than the Remington that's 100 dollars more imo. Cant wait to hopefully use it on some yotes in the near future.
rusc2008 1 month ago
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rusc2008 1 month ago
I have the EXACT same rifle, What size scope do you suggest? what size do you have on it?
crustyjack007 2 months ago
@crustyjack007 Well i guess that depends on what you want to use it for. Currently it has a 3x9x40mm Bushnell which is alright <500 yds.
How do you like yours? Any issues? So far so good for me - love it. My camping / hiking gun
thecosmichippo 2 months ago
@thecosmichippo It looks nice, i haven't got a chance to shoot it yet. dont have a scope on it yet either but i will prob slap a 3x9x40mm for now just to test it out. I herd nothing but good things about them. My only issue is the saftey makes a little rattle noise
crustyjack007 2 months ago
@crustyjack007 Interesting - i just ran in to check mine - no issue there lol
thecosmichippo 2 months ago
@thecosmichippo its not real bad, but it makes more noise than prob should. I got it from walmart for 265
crustyjack007 2 months ago
Hello there! I have the axis .223 and I noticed the bolt kinda jiggles around when the chambers open. Is it the same for you? and I notice a lot of threads still left unused in the chamber where the barrel scews in. Is this also the same for you? I just wanna make sure they didnt screw my barrel in unproperly...
pooknuckle13 2 months ago
Hows the accuracy hold up when the barrel gets hot?
flexx1987 3 months ago
@flexx1987 Actually i had it out this weekend and put 60 relatively quick rounds through it. Groupings stayed under 2 inches at rapid fire. Love this gun.
thecosmichippo 3 months ago
@thecosmichippo Well that settles it... I better add one to the arsenal next week... Thanks!
flexx1987 3 months ago
@flexx1987 yep im thinking the same thing, i have a .243 version enroute as we speak but i was torn on the .223 gotta have one!!!
cott10r 3 months ago
how dose steal cased ammo work in it
poppincaps820 4 months ago
@poppincaps820 Shoots fine - dirty, but fine
thecosmichippo 4 months ago
@poppincaps820 they mite jam more often to
freebird4721 2 months ago
I just took my Savage Axis out today and shot it for the first time, mines a 22-250 though, gonna try for some of them yote dogs haha.
MystikalDawn 6 months ago
just bought the exact rifle in .223 yesterday, stupid california 10 day wait gah!
xH4x00rzx 6 months ago
how dose tula or wolf ammo shoot through that
poppincaps820 6 months ago
Contacted Savage. The Axis does NOT tolerate the 5.56. LOVE THE GUN THOUGH
Pashen91 7 months ago
Is the bipod very stable?
I was thinking about getting one but I am not sure if it would be better than my bean bag rest.
Josh2448music 8 months ago
@Josh2448music The bipod is great - Caldwell 9"
I bumped the butt when it slips in the vid .. and it is literally an inch from the leading edge of the bench rest.
thecosmichippo 8 months ago
Ive seen speculation that this gun is not chambered for 5.56, and yet on the same message boards other users chiming in that it has a wylde chamber and fires both cartridges...what say you since you own one?
Erik0072 8 months ago
@thecosmichippo no havent shot it yet im gonna shoot in a couple days.
xFENDERBLENDERx 8 months ago
have you tried any 5.56 ammo in it?
monsterman27 8 months ago
@monsterman27 Not yet.
thecosmichippo 8 months ago
@monsterman27 Military 5.56 ammo in a 223 rifle can be dangerous since the chamber pressure is a lot higher than a over the counter 223. Now on the other hand shooting 223 rounds in your AR weapon is acceptable. Don't take the risk, if you don't believe me research it
ArMyStRoNg2003 6 months ago
@ArMyStRoNg2003 I was trying to find on the Savage web site if it was rated for the 5.56 but it does not state that is it. All my digging shows that if it's not specifically rated for 5.56, you're correct that it's a big risk to try it.
ElDub50 4 months ago
hows that bushnell that comes with it? and were you having problems loading the magazine?
lookin to buy me one
JSwanny1030 9 months ago
@JSwanny1030 The Bushnell scope is alright. From the factory it came mounted a little lopsided so I had to make a few adjustments. The magazine leaves a little to be desired but for the price this gun is awesome. I have had 2 issues loading a round.. this was one of them. So far I have about 300 rounds through. So .006% load error is good in my books.
thecosmichippo 9 months ago