Cheap doesn't necessarily mean junk. Savage makes a good gun. Bushnell isn't the best choice for optics for that gun though. Replace it if you go with the Savage. Also, if you don't like the plastic stock you'd better check to see if there are aftermarket options for it. There are not for the Axis.
My other choice would be the Remington. I rarely hear/read of any issues with the 700s.
Good luck!!
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