citizenconn
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I have 3 of the Savage Axis Precisions (.243, .270, .30-06) and for the price point mine are great. But I got the .270 and .30-06 because they are about the only off the shelf chassis rifles in those calibers I could easily find. So far they shoot bugholes. I will be replacing the bolt handle for a bigger one, but that's about my only complaint.
For a 6.5 CR, I did not buy this model. I got the Savage 110 Precision because the chassis and action are both a big step up for not that much more.
But if you need to stay around the $800 price point and don't want the Axis Precision, look for one of the discontinued Savage 10BA Stealth chassis rifles. I just bought 3 of them at Academy for a little over $600 each around Christmas while they were discontinuing them. They are the same action as the 110 Precision in a little different chassis. I've seen a lot of them listed recently on Gunbroker since they were discontinued.
I can also recommend looking for a discontinued Bergara BMP. I think they can be found on Gunbroker around your price point and mine is a fabulous shooting rifle. Good luck with your search.
For a 6.5 CR, I did not buy this model. I got the Savage 110 Precision because the chassis and action are both a big step up for not that much more.
But if you need to stay around the $800 price point and don't want the Axis Precision, look for one of the discontinued Savage 10BA Stealth chassis rifles. I just bought 3 of them at Academy for a little over $600 each around Christmas while they were discontinuing them. They are the same action as the 110 Precision in a little different chassis. I've seen a lot of them listed recently on Gunbroker since they were discontinued.
I can also recommend looking for a discontinued Bergara BMP. I think they can be found on Gunbroker around your price point and mine is a fabulous shooting rifle. Good luck with your search.