Every time someone mentions the Axis/Edge, another person or two chimes in and says, "Why not just buy the Steves?", or "Why not just buy the 110?".
I have two Edges along with a bunch of other rifles. They are cheap, durable and accurate. They most certainly will be handed down to my children or grandchildren along with my other guns.
The .223 makes an excellent predator rifle and is fun to shoot. My only complaint is that the magazine is particular in being seated and will not feed well if put in wrong.