Savage edge/axis rebuild questions

Polinese · April 7, 2020, 08:47 PM

I have an early Savage edge from before it was renamed axis. I would like to put a heavy barrel on it in 308 and wasn't sure what shank size was needed

Also my plan was to order a laminate stock from Boyd's but you can only order the heavy barrel channel for the axis 2. Is the inlet different between them or was it just the trigger that was different?

kilotanker22 · April 7, 2020, 09:47 PM

The trigger inlet is definitely different but the Accutrigger on the Axis 2 takes up a lot more space in the stock than the Edge trigger did so you should be good there.. Those rifles are small shank if I remember correctly. The easiest way to find out is to measure the length of the barrel nut. If memory serves me correctly th barrel nut on the small shank is 7/8 long.

Other than that the action screw spacing should be the same. Also they use the same recoil lug system.

Polinese · April 7, 2020, 10:12 PM

Awesome. So I shouldn't run into any problems with the stock.

kilotanker22 · April 7, 2020, 11:02 PM

I wouldn't think so no.

std7mag · April 8, 2020, 03:42 AM

To my knowledge Kilo is right, it should be a small shank.
Check the spacing on your action screws to make sure the stock will work.
Should be 4.4" if memory serves.

godale · April 8, 2020, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by std7mag

To my knowledge Kilo is right, it should be a small shank.

Check the spacing on your action screws to make sure the stock will work.

Should be 4.4" if memory serves.

Yep

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Polinese · April 8, 2020, 10:54 AM

Thanks for the help everyone!

April 7, 2020, 08:47 PM	#1
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 974	Savage edge/axis rebuild questions I have an early Savage edge from before it was renamed axis. I would like to put a heavy barrel on it in 308 and wasn't sure what shank size was needed Also my plan was to order a laminate stock from Boyd's but you can only order the heavy barrel channel for the axis 2. Is the inlet different between them or was it just the trigger that was different?

April 7, 2020, 09:47 PM	#2
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,127	The trigger inlet is definitely different but the Accutrigger on the Axis 2 takes up a lot more space in the stock than the Edge trigger did so you should be good there.. Those rifles are small shank if I remember correctly. The easiest way to find out is to measure the length of the barrel nut. If memory serves me correctly th barrel nut on the small shank is 7/8 long. Other than that the action screw spacing should be the same. Also they use the same recoil lug system. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

April 7, 2020, 11:02 PM	#4
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,127	I wouldn't think so no. __________________ “We do not seek peace in order to be at war, but we go to war that we may have peace. Be peaceful, therefore, in warring, so that you may vanquish those whom you war against, and bring them to the prosperity of peace. – St. Augustine

April 8, 2020, 03:42 AM	#5
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,611	To my knowledge Kilo is right, it should be a small shank. Check the spacing on your action screws to make sure the stock will work. Should be 4.4" if memory serves. __________________ When our own government declares itself as "tyrannical", where does that leave us??!! "Januarary 6th insurrection". Funny, I didn't see a single piece of rope...

April 7, 2020, 10:12 PM	#3
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 974	Awesome. So I shouldn't run into any problems with the stock.

April 8, 2020, 10:54 AM	#7
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 974	Thanks for the help everyone!