Howa Axiom Varmint Rifle

Bowhunter57 · June 28, 2013, 07:45 PM

The "package" deal that is offered with this rifle has a decent powered scope, in a 4x16x44...called a Nikko Stirling, which I know nothing about and have never heard of them. This may be one of my considerations for my next varmint rifle.
http://legacysports.com/axiom-varminter-scope-package

Does anyone own this rifle or know anyone that does?
What are your thoughts on the Axiom Varmint?

Thank you, Bowhunter57

ruger357w · June 28, 2013, 08:16 PM

I've got one in 22-250 and love it. it has a real nice trigger and is really accurate. I put a 50mm bushnell on mine.

Bowhunter57 · June 28, 2013, 10:30 PM

I could live without the camo version, as it comes in an all black version. Also, I'd prefer to put my own choice of optics on it.

Bowhunter57

4runnerman · June 28, 2013, 10:58 PM

as Ruger said- They are nice rifles Little on the heavy side. The Nikko Stearling scope- I had the luck of looking down a 10 x 50 x 60 Nikko. I was amazed at the clarity side to side . Very Night Force looking scopes. I can not comment on the tracking abiity of them though. If this is going to be a sight in at a certain yardage and use hold over the scope will serve it's purpose very well.

steveNChunter · June 29, 2013, 04:11 PM

Buy the Howa as a barreled action and get yourself a better scope and stock.

http://www.legacysports.com/barreled-actions

Scorch · July 2, 2013, 12:13 AM

Nikko Stirling scopes are OK, not great. It will work pretty well for a while. They have about zero resale value.

cjmmc · July 2, 2013, 12:48 AM

i like niko sterling scopes ok have a howa 1500 but never shot it yet prolly going to trade it on a Beretta 92

June 28, 2013, 07:45 PM	#1
Bowhunter57 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2002 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 301	Howa Axiom Varmint Rifle The "package" deal that is offered with this rifle has a decent powered scope, in a 4x16x44...called a Nikko Stirling, which I know nothing about and have never heard of them. This may be one of my considerations for my next varmint rifle. http://legacysports.com/axiom-varminter-scope-package Does anyone own this rifle or know anyone that does? What are your thoughts on the Axiom Varmint? Thank you, Bowhunter57 __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.

June 28, 2013, 10:30 PM	#3
Bowhunter57 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2002 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 301	I could live without the camo version, as it comes in an all black version. Also, I'd prefer to put my own choice of optics on it. Bowhunter57 __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.

June 28, 2013, 10:58 PM	#4
4runnerman Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,577	as Ruger said- They are nice rifles Little on the heavy side. The Nikko Stearling scope- I had the luck of looking down a 10 x 50 x 60 Nikko. I was amazed at the clarity side to side . Very Night Force looking scopes. I can not comment on the tracking abiity of them though. If this is going to be a sight in at a certain yardage and use hold over the scope will serve it's purpose very well. __________________ NRA Certified RSO NwCP- Performance Isn't Optional

June 29, 2013, 04:11 PM	#5
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 1,520	Buy the Howa as a barreled action and get yourself a better scope and stock. http://www.legacysports.com/barreled-actions __________________ DEO VINDICE

July 2, 2013, 12:13 AM	#6
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	Nikko Stirling scopes are OK, not great. It will work pretty well for a while. They have about zero resale value. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 28, 2013, 08:16 PM	#2
ruger357w Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 158	I've got one in 22-250 and love it. it has a real nice trigger and is really accurate. I put a 50mm bushnell on mine.

July 2, 2013, 12:48 AM	#7
cjmmc Member Join Date: June 8, 2013 Posts: 32	i like niko sterling scopes ok have a howa 1500 but never shot it yet prolly going to trade it on a Beretta 92