Seeking Savage Axis Youth Feedback

globemaster3 · January 22, 2020, 12:09 AM

So my youngest daughter has been eyeing a Savage Axis Youth combo in .243 with the Muddy Girl Serenity camo at Walmart. I know this is a budget gun, but I want to capitalize on her interest. A quick look at a couple examples show inconsistent barrel channel in the stock, but that can be corrected with some sanding to free float.

Anybody out there with this model who can provide some feedback?

Bfglowkey · January 22, 2020, 05:09 PM

On average , Savages shoot very well for their price point. The 243 would be a great round to teach her and she could easily join you on deer hunts should she progress to that. 243s are prone to be “barrel burners” but wether you shoot factory or handloads , getting 2k rounds is not unheard of. Also if she decides the stock isn’t for her after shooting it some, plenty of aftermarket options that can help her truly make it her own in terms of style etc. good luck!

reynolds357 · January 23, 2020, 08:45 PM

Yes, I have a couple of them in .223. They are both 1/2 moa and very functional. I put good scopes on them. The rifles look cheap, but shoot with about anything out there.

kilotanker22 · January 26, 2020, 02:22 AM

The Axis rifles are great for their price. I have owned many and they all have shot well. Some were incredible shooters.

January 22, 2020, 12:09 AM	#1
globemaster3 Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2006 Posts: 1,482	Seeking Savage Axis Youth Feedback So my youngest daughter has been eyeing a Savage Axis Youth combo in .243 with the Muddy Girl Serenity camo at Walmart. I know this is a budget gun, but I want to capitalize on her interest. A quick look at a couple examples show inconsistent barrel channel in the stock, but that can be corrected with some sanding to free float. Anybody out there with this model who can provide some feedback? __________________ NRA Life Member "We have enough gun control. What we need is idiot control."

January 26, 2020, 02:22 AM	#4
kilotanker22 Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2012 Location: North Central, PA Posts: 2,117	The Axis rifles are great for their price. I have owned many and they all have shot well. Some were incredible shooters. __________________ “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

January 22, 2020, 05:09 PM	#2
Bfglowkey Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2018 Posts: 302	On average , Savages shoot very well for their price point. The 243 would be a great round to teach her and she could easily join you on deer hunts should she progress to that. 243s are prone to be “barrel burners” but wether you shoot factory or handloads , getting 2k rounds is not unheard of. Also if she decides the stock isn’t for her after shooting it some, plenty of aftermarket options that can help her truly make it her own in terms of style etc. good luck!

January 23, 2020, 08:45 PM	#3
reynolds357 Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2012 Posts: 6,165	Yes, I have a couple of them in .223. They are both 1/2 moa and very functional. I put good scopes on them. The rifles look cheap, but shoot with about anything out there.