Just purchased a Savage Axis in 243 off of Gunbroker for $210.00 for one of my daughters to use. They both have been using a Ruger M77 Compact in 223 caliber, but the older of the two (13) should be able to handle a 243 with no problem now. The priced seemed good, but after doing a little research I'm not so sure about the purchase now. As long as it will shoot decent groups at a 100 yards I'm fine with the gun. Do any of you have any experience with this rifle. Your thoughts and opinions (good or bad) would be much appreciated. I've always bought Ruger and Remington rifles, but a couple of my friends have some Savage rifles that are tack drivers, hope this rifle shoots. Cross my fingers. Thanks again.