SUPRX22
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Axis II or Model 11? which one and why,please.
The model 11 is a short action. I believe all Axis models are long action...if you are purchasing an Axis in what would otherwise be a typical short action chambering the longer bolt throw may be a consideration for you.Axis II or Model 11? which one and why,please.
Condor, boyds makes and sells an aluminum mag catch for the savage axis. I believe you can Google "front catch and pillar bedding kit for savage axis". If I remember correctly, it was around $30. I recently replaced a stock, mag catch, trigger guard, polished the trigger and installed an Mcarbo trigger kit on the non accutrigger on a axis for my dad. Turned it into a very nice shooting rifle with an Excellent trigger.The model 11 is a short action. I believe all Axis models are long action...if you are purchasing an Axis in what would otherwise be a typical short action chambering the longer bolt throw may be a consideration for you.
The Axis II and model 11 both have the Accu-trigger...i really like this trigger.
I have an Axis in 30-06 and am very pleased with it. I can routinely get less than 2 MOA at 100 yards. This was my first bolt action and i have no regrets. It had a different trigger than the Axis II accutrigger - I upgraded the trigger to a Timney which i am much happier with (the Axis II won’t need this). I upgraded the stock to a Boyd’s (this was a budget rifle that i improved as finances allowed; when i was done i had about the same spend as the Model 11 below).
I also have a model 11 (Trophy Hunter Model) in 22-250. I had a better budget when i bought this, and felt the additional money was well spent. This is a 1 MOA rifle with a number of different loads.
Unlike the Axis, the model 11 bolt is polished, and there is a 3 position safety. The recoil lug is a more traditional design as well. When i upgraded to a Boyd’s stock, it did require purchasing the bottom metal from Savage for the magazine, but it is now has all metal or wood - no plastic (again, i improved as i had the additional cash). With the Axis, i have not found a way to replace the plastic magazine catch. I like the absence of the plastic parts with the upgraded 11, but i have not had any issues with the plastic magazine release on the Axis.
If i were purchasing today, i’d try to stretch for the model 11, but i also think the Axis is a good value for the price. I’m very pleased with the accuracy of both.
Good luck!
I bought my son the same model it is a fantastic rifle in fact I my kind of jealous I bought it for him , I may pick on up for myself one day and I was going to mention the model 11 comes with a better scope then the axisThe photo is my M11 Predator in .223 Rem with Nikon Active Target reticle 3-9.
you will be happy with it and In my opinion its a better set up than the Axis ,Thas for the replies.Bought the 11 in compact with Nikon scope.
Sounds like a Stihl saw.You will like that rifle. Just remember, they shoot better with time so whatever you see at the beginning, it will just get better as you shoot that barrel in.
On that we can both agree.Sounds like a Stihl saw.