I too have a Savage Axis with the Bushnell scope as part of a package in 243 and I couldn't be happier. I don't think that Savage would put a scope on their guns that would make them look bad because a customer was not satisfied. I don't think that there is any way that you can buy that gun and any scope for the price that you paid.
Enjoy it, and when you have some loose money in your pocket you can upgrade.
I'll bet that most people don't.