Savage Axis .308 scope recommendations?

Guthardwaldrid · September 21, 2014, 06:46 AM

After shooting numerous times, I'm not a fan of the provided Bushnell 3x9x40 scope. For around $150, what scope and rings do you guys recommend? Should I get a new rail? Please be specific and keep in mind that the Axis has a high bolt throw. As this is a deer hunting rifle where my longest shot is no more than 200 yards, I want a 3x9x40 scope.

Thank you very mich everyone!

Polinese · September 21, 2014, 07:28 AM

I have a weaver Classic K6 on mine, that and the K4 can be had for your budget, and IMO are the best you'll get in that price range. I use warne rings for most mounts, my axis has a DNZ mount.

the jigger · September 21, 2014, 08:00 AM

Check out the Pro-Staff line from Nikon!

Husqvarna · September 21, 2014, 08:26 AM

I'd check for used stuff

even politely ask at the gunstore about scopes mounted on used guns

most often they can make more money of them separated

I have not had good luck with new scopes, they are all the same it seems just different brand names

but I am not a rich man so no zeiss and stuff I only have leupolds

Sappyg · September 21, 2014, 11:01 AM

+1 on the Nikon Pro Staff. I think Academy has the 3x9 locally here on sale for $150. I currently use weaver rings from Walmart on an Axis that I think I paid $12 for. They work and no complaints yet. DNZs would be nice.

Guthardwaldrid · September 21, 2014, 11:03 AM

Have you had any problems with the bolt hitting the scope?

SSA · September 21, 2014, 11:05 AM

Best deal I know of is the Nitrex TR1 leftovers at Natchezss.
Nikon has the Prostaff 3-9x40 marked down to $120.
Burris has a $50 rebate on their Fullfield II.
Burris Zee rings are good.

CarJunkieLS1 · September 22, 2014, 06:18 PM

I typically use the Leupold bases and rings that can be found for $25 or less. I've used four sets on 4 different rifles and only had an issue with a bad screw paid $0.06 for a new screw. As far as scopes in the $150 range thats easy for me Redfield Revenge 3-9x42. I have 3 of them and they are the clearest glass in that price range I've looked into. I own 2 Nikon Prostaffs and they just aren't as good in low light. The Vortex Crossfire 2 I have is the worst of them all. Plus my Vortex was new in box and after 10 shots I had to send it in for warranty. The only Weaver I have ever looked through was from the 80's and it was not that great.

My vote would be
1. Redfield Revenge 3-9x42
2. Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40
3. Vortex Crossfire 2 3-9x40

zach_ · September 28, 2014, 05:23 PM

I have 3 Nikons. No problems. Academy has them as cheap as anybody else. They will also let you trade up within a reasonable amount of time if you want something else and give you full credit on your original purchase if you keep the box, and packing material perfect. I got a Prostaff and Buckmaster for well below the going prices at the time. I also got a P233 at Gander when they matched an Academy price.

RC20 · September 28, 2014, 08:41 PM

Leupold has a sale at Bass Masters for a 3-9. $199

I can't say enough about their service.

I had Redfield aka Leupold I bashed, the knob they said was mine to pay for, the innards check and fix was theirs.

It came back fixed and no charge for the knob. You can't beat that kind of service.

September 21, 2014, 06:46 AM	#1
Guthardwaldrid Junior Member Join Date: September 20, 2014 Posts: 3	Savage Axis .308 scope recommendations? After shooting numerous times, I'm not a fan of the provided Bushnell 3x9x40 scope. For around $150, what scope and rings do you guys recommend? Should I get a new rail? Please be specific and keep in mind that the Axis has a high bolt throw. As this is a deer hunting rifle where my longest shot is no more than 200 yards, I want a 3x9x40 scope. Thank you very mich everyone!

September 21, 2014, 08:00 AM	#3
the jigger Member Join Date: May 26, 2012 Location: Central Florida Posts: 78	Scope? Check out the Pro-Staff line from Nikon! __________________ GOOD LUCK and GOOD SHOOTING!!! If you're gonna get old you better be tough;Gettin' old ain't for sissies!!

September 28, 2014, 05:23 PM	#9
zach_ Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2014 Location: DFW north Posts: 377	I have 3 Nikons. No problems. Academy has them as cheap as anybody else. They will also let you trade up within a reasonable amount of time if you want something else and give you full credit on your original purchase if you keep the box, and packing material perfect. I got a Prostaff and Buckmaster for well below the going prices at the time. I also got a P233 at Gander when they matched an Academy price. __________________ Z

September 21, 2014, 07:28 AM	#2
Polinese Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2010 Posts: 947	I have a weaver Classic K6 on mine, that and the K4 can be had for your budget, and IMO are the best you'll get in that price range. I use warne rings for most mounts, my axis has a DNZ mount.

September 21, 2014, 08:26 AM	#4
Husqvarna Senior Member Join Date: May 7, 2012 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,000	I'd check for used stuff even politely ask at the gunstore about scopes mounted on used guns most often they can make more money of them separated I have not had good luck with new scopes, they are all the same it seems just different brand names but I am not a rich man so no zeiss and stuff I only have leupolds

September 21, 2014, 11:01 AM	#5
Sappyg Member Join Date: June 24, 2014 Posts: 47	+1 on the Nikon Pro Staff. I think Academy has the 3x9 locally here on sale for $150. I currently use weaver rings from Walmart on an Axis that I think I paid $12 for. They work and no complaints yet. DNZs would be nice.

September 21, 2014, 11:03 AM	#6
Guthardwaldrid Junior Member Join Date: September 20, 2014 Posts: 3	Have you had any problems with the bolt hitting the scope?

September 21, 2014, 11:05 AM	#7
SSA Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Posts: 641	Best deal I know of is the Nitrex TR1 leftovers at Natchezss. Nikon has the Prostaff 3-9x40 marked down to $120. Burris has a $50 rebate on their Fullfield II. Burris Zee rings are good.

September 22, 2014, 06:18 PM	#8
CarJunkieLS1 Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2013 Posts: 686	I typically use the Leupold bases and rings that can be found for $25 or less. I've used four sets on 4 different rifles and only had an issue with a bad screw paid $0.06 for a new screw. As far as scopes in the $150 range thats easy for me Redfield Revenge 3-9x42. I have 3 of them and they are the clearest glass in that price range I've looked into. I own 2 Nikon Prostaffs and they just aren't as good in low light. The Vortex Crossfire 2 I have is the worst of them all. Plus my Vortex was new in box and after 10 shots I had to send it in for warranty. The only Weaver I have ever looked through was from the 80's and it was not that great. My vote would be 1. Redfield Revenge 3-9x42 2. Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 3. Vortex Crossfire 2 3-9x40

September 28, 2014, 08:41 PM	#10
RC20 Senior Member Join Date: April 10, 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 7,014	Leupold has a sale at Bass Masters for a 3-9. $199 I can't say enough about their service. I had Redfield aka Leupold I bashed, the knob they said was mine to pay for, the innards check and fix was theirs. It came back fixed and no charge for the knob. You can't beat that kind of service.