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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.
They are ok. I'd do a ruger American though. And I'm a savage fanboy.
I was also thinking about a Remington 700 adl.
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Originally Posted by 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.
https://www.ar-15.co/threads/124845-...oter-and-Rifle
The stock is indeed lacking. But the rest of the rifle can Perform quite well.
Ruger American would be my choice as well.
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.
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Originally Posted by encorehunter
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
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Originally Posted by archangel
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).
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)
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Originally Posted by encorehunter
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.