Buy a Savage Axis II in .280AI or sell a Ruger Hawkeye to pay for a Kimber Hunter in .280AI?

[sabbfan]

Sell the Ruger since it’s just sitting collecting dust and get the nicer Kimber. A locking bolt while on safe is a requirement for me personally on a hunting rifle since I don’t want to risk the bolt opening from catching on something. Might as well get the nice rifle since you have the means to get it without sacrificing much at all, especially with a son who’d like to join you on a western adventure.

 

[Varminterror]

Sounds like you don’t have use for the Ruger 25-06, so sell it. What you buy thereafter could be an independent decision - I’m not a big Kimber guy, but it seems like you could do a lot worse.

 

[wombat13]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I’ll be selling the Ruger.

 

[redneck2]

Thanks everyone for the comments. I’ll be selling the Ruger.

I used to own a lot of guns just to own a lot of guns. I finally decided if I’m not using it, it’s going away. It’s your money, do as you please but I get far more pleasure out of using a really good firearm rather than owning a bunch of mediocre ones. Your choice of good glass is excellent

Good move.

 

[robin banks]

If it were me I’d sell the Ruger and get the Kimber it is built to last imho

yes savage rifles are good for 10-15 shots then you just throw them away

 

[Turkeytider]

yes savage rifles are good for 10-15 shots then you just throw them away

I take it you speak from experience ? How many have you just thrown away? My 110 and 93R17 have exceeded that 10-15 shot limit rather substantially!

 

[Varminterror]

I take it you speak from experience ? How many have you just thrown away? My 110 and 93R17 have exceeded that 10-15 shot limit rather substantially!

The joke went way over your head.

 

[Turkeytider]

The joke went way over your head.

Hmmm... I guess it must have. Not the first time nor the last with my advancing age, most likely.

 

[robin banks]

I take it you speak from experience ? How many have you just thrown away? My 110 and 93R17 have exceeded that 10-15 shot limit rather substantially!

ever hear of sarcasm?

 

[robin banks]

The joke went way over your head.

yes

 

[robin banks]

Hmmm... I guess it must have. Not the first time nor the last with my advancing age, most likely.

no problemo

 

[mshootnit]

I've been itching to get a .280AI for a few years now. I have brass, bullets, and dies, but not the rifle. I've narrowed my choices to either the Savage Axis II (with Accutrigger) or the Kimber Hunter. It appears the price difference is about $450. Whichever rifle I buy I would likely top with a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x.

Now, I know a lot of people really dislike the Savage Axis II, but I have one in .25-06 and I like it. It is very, very accurate. So keeping in mind that I like the Savage Axis II, which of the following should I do?

1. Buy the Savage Axis II.
2. Sell a Ruger Hawkeye Stainless in .25-06 to generate the funds to step up to a Kimber Hunter.

The Hawkeye has been sitting in a box for 5 years. I originally bought it for my daughter but it was too big and heavy so I bought the Axis. It will most likely continue to sit in the box for at least several more years if I don't sell it.

I realize that the Kimber is a "nicer" rifle, but how much nicer and in what specific ways? Are those improvements over the Axis II worth giving up the Hawkeye?

I dont know, but if you decide to sell the 25-06 let me know.

 

[wombat13]

I dont know, but if you decide to sell the 25-06 let me know.

Already sold, but I'll PM you if the buyer backs out.