Thoughts on savage AIxs

[archangel]

Does any one own a savage Aixs? I am considering getting one as a back up if a friend or relative wants to hunt with me but doesn't have a rifle or a bigger caliber. I am considering 30-06 or .308 this also might be my wife's hunting rifle in case she decides to go one year. I know some come with scopes already mounted so that is a plus. I want something a little better than the Remington 770 or 787.

[Jamnanc]

They are ok. I'd do a ruger American though. And I'm a savage fanboy.

[archangel]

I was also thinking about a Remington 700 adl.

[archangel]

They are ok. I'd do a ruger American though. And I'm a savage fanboy.

any issues with them?

[Jamnanc]

The stock is very flimsy, the trigger will need a spring cut, they shoot fine, for what your looking for it'll be fine, but not a lot of fun to have range time with.

On on the other hand, ond of the mods did a write up on adding a stock and trigger and ending up w a budget precision gun.

[J]

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/124845-New-Best-for-Shooter-and-Rifle

The stock is indeed lacking. But the rest of the rifle can Perform quite well.

[MarkCO]

Ruger American would be my choice as well.

[encorehunter]

I'd personally hit the pawn shops ans used gun racks and look for a savage 10, 110 or equivalent. I have picked several up for under $250 in good shape. I have shot an Axis in .30-06 and it shot well. If I could pick up a regular Savage for less, I personally would go that route.

[archangel]

I'd personally hit the pawn shops ans used gun racks and look for a savage 10, 110 or equivalent. I have picked several up for under $250 in good shape. I have shot an Axis in .30-06 and it shot well. If I could pick up a regular Savage for less, I personally would go that route.


Thanks is ill have to check a few pawn shops didn't even consider looking there a model 10 would be nice I wanted one to put one In a xlr chassis

[Zombie Steve]

I was also thinking about a Remington 700 adl.


I'd go this route. There are a zillion aftermarket products if you decide to upgrade this or that, and for a hunting rifle, a blind magazine is just fine (I actually prefer it).

[Colorado Osprey]

In addition to a used Savage 10/110 don't forget the Stevens 200 which is also the pre-accutrigger Savage 10/110. These can be had for about $200-250 used.
Don't get the scope combo guns. They optics are trash compared to even a budget minded scope. (I usually spend at least as much on the scope as the rifle)

[Grant H.]

I'd personally hit the pawn shops ans used gun racks and look for a savage 10, 110 or equivalent. I have picked several up for under $250 in good shape. I have shot an Axis in .30-06 and it shot well. If I could pick up a regular Savage for less, I personally would go that route.

This.

My second Savage 10 cost me $175 at a Pawn shop after I haggled with them for the barrel being shot-out-ish, the action having some scratches, and the stock being painted.
Threw the stock away.
Sanded and painted the action.
Bought a Shilen Drop in barrel.
Bought a B&C Medalist stock.

I still have it, with a 3rd barrel on it, and it's been a fantastic investment.