Originally Posted by
Murdy
Have any of you shot the Savage Axis, and if so, how does it compare to the Ruger?
I've been a fan of Savage for many years so I bought an Axis last year in 25-06. In short, spectacular gun! Last hunt was 280+ yard mule deer. Dropped her in her shadow. Very accurate, very tough, very dependable gun.
I roll my own and my best load was 50 grains H4831sc pushing a Nosler 115 gr Ballisic tip. C.O.A.L. is 3.215". I can't remember how far off the lands that is.
The con: trigger is stiff but I easily Googled it and did a trigger job myself.