Savage Axis XP 308 Test And Review | Should You Get One?
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- Savage Axis XP chambered in 308 with 3-9x40 scope REVIEW, sighting it in and field testing it! IS THIS THE BEST NEW BUDGET HUNTER OUT THERE?
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Excellent startup review
Thanks for checking it out I appreciate it!
I subscribed when you said "oh man, I hope I don't shoot my car" lol
Hahaha! Thanks for the sub, glad you enjoyed the video. Also glad I didn’t shoot my truck 😂
Same😂
😂😂😂
I own 3 Savage rifles, 2 of them are the Axis models. One is a 270 and the last one I bought is a heavy barrel 6.5 Creedmoor, both shoot MOA or under with my reloads and IMHO are some of the most accurate rifles under $1500 out there. The resistance on opening the bolt is because the Axis cocks on opening, I'd rather have it there than on closing when I'm trying to get back on target. They truly are the best bang for the buck out there.
Makes total sense what you said about the bolt resistance! Yeah these things are really great shooters for the price u do get such Big Bang for your buck with em! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Going to pick mine up on Friday. I like your honest review, the trials and errors are honest and the commentary and text are helpful
Thank you very happy to hear that! Glad you got some value from my videos thanks for checking out my channel!
It’s a savage, of course it hits paper right out of the box👍
AMEN!
I thought you did a great job making this content. You were articulate and it flowed nicely. I thought you produced it well. Enjoyed it! My Axis did not shoot well at first. I installed and properly torques bases and rings, lapped the rings centric, and leveled the scope. I took it home and cleaned the daylights out of it. Took it back to the range and it shoot sub MOA after 2-3 fouling rounds. I let new hunters I take hunting use it when I take them on their first hunt.
Thank you! Yup I did similar things to mine and it shot a lot better too!
^^^💯 on how well produced and entertaining your vids are. Love the different camera angles, and how you show the shots impacting on target. A lot of guys don't do that
Thank you sir! Appreciate the kind words and glad you enjoy the videos!
I just purchased the Savage Axis II XP Overwatch model with the Mossy Oak Camo pattern in .308Win combo with a nice Bushnell 4-12x40 Banner ll scope. The MSRP was $580.00 yet I paid less than $450.00
The Wife and I can't wait to get out to The Range to sight her in. Savage says she came bore sighted... We'll see! :-)
Nice congrats! You’re gonna love it. Thanks for watching the video hope you also enjoy some of my other content on the channel. Cheers!
They had two models of the same gun where I ordered mine. The one I ordered comes with the Weaver scope and the slightly more expensive one comes with a Bushnell scope. However they had one for about $100 more with a stainless Barrel and I really saw no point on spending the extra money since I take care of my guns and keep them in good working order anyway. After seeing this video I do not regret my decision to order it. Thank You.
Thanks for checking out my video, you’re gonna love the rifle it performs great!
Picked my Savage Axis 2 in 308 today, it's bore sighted out the box. After a few rounds got the scope sighted in, for a budget rifle that can kill a bear you can't beat it.
Awesome congrats great choice 👌😉 hope you enjoy your new rifle!
Good video Man! For a guy who is just starting out you are doing well!
A couple of tips:
1. Always clean the bore and chamber thoroughly when you get it out of the box.
2. Disassemble the scope rings and mounts. Clean everything with isopropyl alcohol and reassemble with blue Loctite and let it sit for 24 hours. I have seen many rifles that come from the factory where the scope bases weren't assembled using Loctite and they were loose to boot. You can waste a bunch of ammo chasing that problem.
After you get about 80 rounds down the pipe it should really settle down and group consistently.
Look into getting a Mcarbo Pro Trigger Kit for it. The best $20 you'll ever spend. Very easy to install and it makes a huge improvement! Your groups will shrink for sure.
Thanks for the tips and I appreciate you checking out the video! Yeah, the mount did start coming loose after a couple of outings after I filmed this video - I had to take it apart then and put loc-tite and re-zero it!
your expierinced with surplus weaponary huh? still get them packaged in original crates covered in oil
Mcarbo trigger was one of the best $20 I spent. The "DESH" bolt lift kit plus a tactical bolt handle greatly reduced force of bolt operation.
Awesome I’ll check it out
I was going to get the T/C I was looking for a 308. I don't hunt anymore because of wounds sustained while in service. I have a good collection of rifles. However I don't have a bolt action rifle. I have some scopes. But I want a bolt rifle to reach out 300 yards with these old eyes. Your video made up my mind. Thanks
Glad to hear you got some value out of my video! Thank you for your service!
I have used your bore sight method on bolt action rifles for years , it has saved me on ammo. Good video
Yeah it’s a good method. No need for fancy laser bore-sighting gadgets
me too, but I always start at 50 yards to get good view down bore and line up scope. Move to 100 yards after that and save on ammo.
Yup exactly
I am about to buy my first rifle Can't wait to pick this one up. Your video conveince me thanks for making this.
I think you’ll be happy with it! Savage needs to start paying me commission lol 😂
Me too brother, can’t wait
Just picked mine up yesterday for about $402 out the door and taking it out today to sight it in. Great video and can't wait to see how it does!
Awesome! Good price, they’re going for a bit more than that now here since this vid was filmed a couple years ago. I just did a couple 2 year ownership update videos on this too not long ago!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous Yeah I watched them and your videos really helped me make my decision! So thank you for that. Yeah I couldn't beat the sale price seeing when they're not on sale they're over $500 in my area. Had to jump on it while I could for my first rifle without breaking the bank. Keep up the videos love em bro.
Nice u snagged a great deal for sure! It’s a great first rifle and will definitely get the job done for ya. Good luck!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous Thanks you too!
Strong video. Great camera presence...very humble.
Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!
great video dude, love how humble you are, not trying to act like the super badass expert. good stuff
Thanks for dropping by and checking out the vid! Glad you enjoyed it. And yeah I guess not actually being an expert helps with the humility LOL just here to share my personal experiences that’s all 🙂
Very nice review. I picked up mine this morning at $399.99, .308, in addition to US$75 mail-in rebate. Hope I will enjoy too.
Thanks glad you liked the video! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. I’ve taken it out many times already for hunts in public land, very nice to use works exactly how I wanted it to when I bought it!
Dude you got ripped off. Right now on Sportsmans Outdoors the Savage Axis XP .308 WIN is $309, or $234 after rebate.....
@@koofdome Its $399 Canadian plus $100 for the rebate converted
Damn just as I was online checking out the 270 sold out so I went with the 308
Picked mine up for $337 and waiting on $75 mail in rebate, after rebate its $262
Great video! Fantastic rifle. My Axis is a stainless .30-06, ordered a extended bolt handle made it smooth and less knuckle busting on my scope. Again great video! Keep them coming. Subscribed! 👍
Yeah I guess that would help with the bolt issue! Thanks for watching, I appreciate you checking out this and other videos on my channel after watching the Girsan one and very happy you decided to subscribe! See you in future videos!
Just found your channel! Been looking at the savage axis 308 and I just might pick one up when they go on sale! I also noticed your from manitoba!🤙🤙 I live just east of Winnipeg
I think they’re on sale right now at cabelas!
Just got one this weekend. Looking forward to getting it out at the range.
Nice congrats! I think you'll love it. Mine's just harvested its first deer, if you've seen my most recent upload :)
I got this gun a couple months ago at cabelas for 300 and a 50 dollar mail in rebate. Can’t beat a good rifle for 300 dollars
Hands down an incredible deal especially for the way it shoots too!
I have an Axis, I believe a generation older than yours. I really like the gun. Took a deer with it this year, close range. I am like you, I don't want to carry a super expensive gun banging around in the trees and everything else.
It’s a good rifle right! Got my deer the last two seasons with it too!
great vid bought one for black friday and ive been waiting 18 days tomorrow. watched a few vids on it an im excited to hunt with it next year
Awesoem good luck on your upcoming hunts!
Good video. I start at 25 yards cause easy to see shots without spotting scope and once sighted in at that distsnce it is pretty well bang on at 100.
Right on! Yeah they said it came boresighted at 25 when I got it so I just skipped that lol but yeah good idea to start at 25 first though.
Just bought one a these, on sale at Sportsmans Warehouse, i had a Savage 7mm years ago an that was a Walmart combo special an absolute tack dtiver
i get your a new shooter, but place little neon banisters or tape like things on trees and watch through your scope for the wind direction, very important for becoming a marksman or anyone using a sniper.
also when you going farther back than 150m dont kneel, youll make it harder for yourself; go prone as if your army crawling, feet opposite of each facing different direction; one leg curled up and give er. nice hunting.
Thanks for the tips, I just prefer to train reading wind on natural surroundings like the grass and trees. Figure in a field scenario I wouldn’t always have a chance to place flags!
Just got me a black Friday one, od green spiderweb and scope .308 for $349, that's cheaper than my axis .350 legend was, I'm budget minded so I can have more different calibers. I'm excited to try this. 308 at the range and then wacking some hogs.
Awesome good luck out there!!
I have that same rifle, mine is a bit rarer because it has a 20 inch barrel with open sights and a scope. I changed the trigger on mine with an aftermarket trigger and bedded the stock and will now shoot 1/2 inch groups. It is a difficult rifle to master because of its light weight and the fact that it's a 308 but I got the hang of it now, you just got to really concentrate on building a solid position and make sure your finger is 90 degrees on the trigger in order to pull it straight back. Don't worry about the stiff bolt it will lighten up significantly with use and become crazy smooth.
Good to hear about the bolt! That was the main bugger for me haha other than that I love the rifle. Don’t think I’m going to be making any changes on it for a while as it just serves as my “bush gun”
I used it to harvest a deer not long ago, hit exactly where I aimed perfect heart shot so I’m 1000% satisfied with its performance! Not to mention lugging it around in the bush was easy and convenient!
Check out my deer hunt video with this rifle too if you get a chance!
And thanks for watching, hope you sub and stick around for other vids!
You did okay. I like to use a bench rest for sighting in. It gives me good, solid, consistent shooting.
Yeah definitely man, thanks for watching!
your form and shooting mechanics are better that some veteran hunters that i know
Really? Wow that’s cool to hear thank you sir!
Just bought this at bass pro yesterday for 350 pretty excited to see how it does
Awesome, hope you enjoy it!
I bought this rifle in 308 also. I pick it up in a week and looking forward to it! I'm impressed with the accuracy of it and the availability of ammo. Mine came with a 4/12 scope so we'll see about that and the trigger!
Nice, enjoy the rifle!
how is it so far?
I have this same rifle in .30-06 and my experience has been much the same as yours: an inexpensive ($350usd-otd), decent quality, 'entry level' gun, with 'good enough to decent' accuracy (because of the included Weaver scope). I'm left handed, but I just couldn't pass up this "package deal" when it practically fell into my lap-- In fact, I was looking for a totally different rifle at the time. lol!
Yessir absolutely! Such a great starter rifle indeed!
I enjoyed the video, good job! Welcome to the gun and hunting life it's the best. God Bless you and your family!
Yeah man I enjoyed this video, I'm waiting on my 270 Savage rifle to clear so I can get started dialing mines in. Took the online Hunting Ed class and got my Hunting license so I can start when the season opens up in California. I'm green at this but I guess it's never to late. I'm just watching videos until then getting a better understanding of the rifle...
Never too late to start man I’m fairly green too. Never grew up in a hunting / fishing / outdoors family or had any friends that did. So I took up the interest in the hobbies on my own and learned too! Good luck you’ll enjoy the rifle it’s a good choice 👍
@@OutdoorsAnonymous awesome man thanks.. appreciate your feed back 👍🏽
I just picked up a left handed .308, love it!! I’m planning on dropping an Accutrigger in it.
Nice! Accutrigger will be nice on it when I bought mine I thought it came with it but I guess it was the axis ii that does
@@OutdoorsAnonymous you can buy accutriggers off eBay. Well worth the money.
I have an Axis in .243. I went with the MCarbo spring and shim kit. Major improvement for about $25.
Good call! 👍
I can say that with minimal practice you can make this rifle sub MOA. I took my stock savage axis and just added new scope rings and a bipod and can consistently make sun MOA groups. No accu trigger mind you. BUT in its current configuration it is not a range toy. That pencil barrel heats up fast. Any more than 3 rounds in 20 minutes and you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. It is a cold bore tack driver. Some $2-3k guns have a hard time keeping up with it.
I own multiple savage rifles and they are all tack drivers. If you don’t have one you are missing out.
I'd have to agree , a few mods and it's a awesome package ..
Fills my freezer .
They sell shells that are actually laser pointers for bore sighting in your rifle, so you can lign up the rectiles with your laser pointer without shooting the rifle.
Yes but if somebody doesn’t have that you can always remove your bolt and look through to line it up like I did. The laser pointers arent 100% accurate and you’d shoot a few groups to dial it in after regardless. But it does give you a good idea on where to start.
Hey man I just watched your video. Thanks for the great review on this rifle, this will be my next purchase for a deer hunt next year.
Thank you, I appreciate you checking out the video! Works great, bagged a deer with it not long after filming this video. And it's going to be taking its first bear pretty soon as well.
I just watched that video too, that was a nice shot. I normally shoot muzzleloader but I'm ready for a change. Subscribed!!
Awesome welcome to the channel I really appreciate your support thank you for subscribing! :)
That was awesome!! I haven't target shot in a long time. Use to do it a lot! Nice video!
Hey thanks man, I appreciate you watching the video glad you liked it. Yeah, hoping to do a lot more target shooting this summer too.
Buddy. Start at 50 yards. Bore site like you did at 50 yards first. 2 shots at 50. Move to 100 yards and maybe 3-4 more shots.
I don’t remember when I filmed this video I think I initially bore sighted at 25yds. Took a shot at that then 100. I didn’t do it at 50 I find the trajectory is more in line at 25yds when u wanna zero for 100.
savage axiss can be very accurate rifles. Id recommend taking some of the material of the stock out that surrounds the barrel to make sure it doesnt touch. The biggest issue with these rifles are the stocks being too flexible. Also putting some epoxy in the forend to stiffen the stock up helps too. I have an axis 1 before the accustock and an axis 2 with accutrigger and theyre both 1 moa all day. Hope you love the new knockaround rifle.
Great rifle indeed! Yeah I noticed that on mine with the stock, what did you do to take material off it just file it down a bit? I got around the stock touching the barrel by the way I wrap around my arm & pull on the sling using it as a stabilizer to shoot, it pulls the stock away from touching the barrel. But at rest it does touch. Thanks for the tip!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous I've used rough metal files and then sanpapered it to smooth it out. Just about any metal file or grit will take the plastic right off these stocks. some people epoxy in fiberglass arrow shaft pieces too to make it stiffer.
Yeah that sounds good, I'll do that with mine should be easy enough! Thanks again for the tip. And thanks for checking out my video here and the others in my channel!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous no problem, you can also check out thesocialregressives savage axis trigger mods video to do some work to that if you ever felt like you wanted to. Love your content keep it up man.
Thanks happy to hear that!
Check out a bolt lift kit from desh industries. It'll fix that issue you mentioned about the bolt unlock. Also, magpul makes a stock for it called the hunter lite thats a fantastic upgrade. Itll also allow you to use 10 round acis mags. Theres also a onown issue with the extractor being a bit weak. It can be upgraded also. Happy hunting!
I check Bass pro shop price right now and is way shipper than what you paid,$349.99 is a bargain, I'll buy it today!
That’s awesome! Great deal and you’ll enjoy the rifle congrats!
I work for cabelas which as we know is owned by bass pro we had a 6.5mm creedmoor version and I bought it as my first rifle just need to find more ammo I was only able to find a 20 round box in the last few days
Picked mine up at cabales $299 black Friday sale, its my new bear gun. Your on manitoba hunters forum as well. Cheers from a fellow manitobian !
Yeah I'm on that forum, cheers man! Dang you got a smokin deal!!
Waiting for my left handed Savage 110 Apex Hunter XP to arrive at my local FFL dealer.
Nice 👍 savage does fantastic rifles!
Great Video ! I enjoyed watching ! I also bought this same rifle but am still waiting for it to arrive to the Bass Pro Shop. Looking forward to recieving it ! I did also order the Mcarbo trigger upgrade.
Thanks for watching happy to hear you enjoyed it! Awesome congrats, i think you're gonna love the rifle!
Excellent shooting guy! You did it right! Bravo!
Thank you sir! 🤙🤙🤙
One shot and he hearing protection magically appears😂
😂😂😂 you realize pretty quick when you forgot to put it on haha
Great video! Nice to have someone doing a video that is new to the shooting world. Please keep it up! Thanks!!!
Thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and your kind words! I wanted to make a channel documenting my journey as a beginner in shooting, hunting and outdoors in general! Hopefully it'll help encourage other people to get started in these hobbies too who may be too intimidated to start out :) Hope you take a look through my other content on my channel and find other videos you might like! Thanks again!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous I will check out your other videos. I've been hunting & shooting for 50 years but don't have a very broad knowledge of all the different types of firearms out there so I'm always learning as much as I can myself. The older I get and the less my body wants to do the more I can see myself switching over to doing more shooting and less hunting so I find different types of firearm setups very interesting.
@@davesi56 A wise man once told me "the moment we stop learning new things is the moment we stop feeling alive." luckily there's always an infinite amount of new things we can learn!
I've lived by that all my life! I just bought a new bow today, first ever time even laying my hands on a bow! Also just put up a new video of the unboxing on my channel :)
@@davesi56 I'm happy to hear you'll be checking out all my other videos on my channel! It really helps me out a lot in growing this youtube channel. Thank you so much!
They make a Savage bolt lift kit for that rifle. I have one and it makes the bolt throw much smoother
Did not know that that’s good to know! Thanks for watching 👍
I just ordered the Axis 2 XP with a stainless barrel and the scope for $442. Should have it next week. My Marlin 30-30 works fine for whitetail deer but I wanted a .308 for when I finally get a moose permit.
Nice! Good deal, they’re selling for quite a bit more than that right now
I'm a new shooter and a fellow 🇨🇦. Thanks for the video!
Awesome! Welcome to the channel thanks for watching the video I appreciate you!
Good video my friend. Good luck in your first hunt
Thank you! This rifle has since taken its first deer, there should be a link to that video in the description :)
You got a subscriber out of me. Great video.
Thanks buddy I’m glad you liked my video enough to subscribe! Hope you enjoy my other content as well and stick around in the future! Cheers 🍻
Good shooting and sighting.....I have the Savage Scout.SS...308 rules!!!💯🤙
Thanks man, savage rifles are 🔥🔥🔥!
Also keep in mind cold sighting vs hot sighting with the barrel. Makes a difference
Yep thats right
@@OutdoorsAnonymous but thank you for the review! I just bought one, not sure on the scope yet
The scope on it works for basic shooting. I’ve been using it for hunts and usually never shoot anywhere past 200m so it’s a comfortable kill shot every time. I’d only probably replace the scope of I need further shots or if it breaks since it’s just a cheap weaver scope.
@@OutdoorsAnonymous nice, I think I got the Bushnell on the one they sent me, I’m looking getting a vortex, but first, shoot it. 🤣
Haha yeah vortex is my go-to for optics. Lucky break for u the bushnell ones should be better!
Great gun good value, got my Savage XP $350 5/21/21 very affordable!
Sure is! Thanks for checking out the video.
Love that savage axis
She’s a rugged durable beast! 😁
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Ouch!
11.34
Hearing protection back on.
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Hahaha 😂 hate when I forget to slip those on!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous
We've all done it!
It took me like 100 shot to zero out my browning, tried one optic then saw another one in the store and switched it then to the range another 2 boxes of ammo then not happy enough bought another scope and another 2 and a half boxes of ammo but finally I am happy and confident with it lol
Haha nice. What scope did ya end up with in the end?
Yea takes a couple times to get used to it. Nowadays I can zero a rifle pretty quick lol
@@OutdoorsAnonymous ended up with a bushnell engage I believe it is 6-18 not top of the line but not bad either it's really clear glass and to make things better my friend works at one of the bushnell stores and gave me his employee discount which at the end the over 400 dollars scope ended up being 116 dollars lol can't really beat that 😅
Damn that’s a huge discount that’s awesome!
I just bought this gun and took the Bushnell scope off and replaced it with a Vortex Viper. I got it in the wood configuration and still need shoot it, so hopefully it shoots well.
Great video! I just picked up a Howa 1500 in 6.5 Creedmoor from a trade. I'll have to try your boresight method when I go to the range. Thanks again!
Thanks man glad you liked it lol this was one of my first videos I filmed lol yeah when you do that bore sight sometimes it helps to do it at 25 yards first too so it’s easier to see then out to 100.
@@OutdoorsAnonymous Thanks for the tip!
@@rustyshackleford4514 np buddy cheers!
Thanks for the video. Really enjoyed it. Was thinking of picking this gun up, now, because of your video, I will definitely get it. Thanks
Thanks man I appreciate that I’m glad you found the video valuable!
Great video and accuracy taking into account that you only tried one type of ammo 👍🏻.
Thanks man appreciate you checking out the video, maybe got lucky with the load lol 😂
Savage makes great rifles. from the Axis all the way through their top line guns. you can't go wrong with any of them for hunting.
Yup no complaints with their performance!
Dude you nailing it. Good shooting
Thanks man, I like training on different scenarios and shooting positions and adrenaline shooting. Helps me feel more like what it feels like in the actual field use
@@OutdoorsAnonymous just bought one they other day shot it it's very easy rifle. I got 306 Winchester just really bulky used in on a moose hunt in alaska was great but I will try this savage 308 next year
Nice man, enjoy it happy huntin!
long as it hits, it counts, mans is good
You should zero at 25 meters and then see how it does at a 100 yard target. It’s a lot faster, cheaper and easier to work your come ups.
GREAT VIDEO MAN GREAT REVIEW. KEEP.IT UP. WHERE ARE YOU OUT OF?
Thanks man I appreciate you watching it! I’m in Manitoba, Canada 🇨🇦 you?
Where is this gravel pit located if you don't mind me asking?😁 looks familiar to the one local to me
If you’re from east of the city it probably is the same one u go to lol by reynolds
I'm new to all this..but it looks like you can put meat on the table. Very good!
It sure can and has! Thanks for watching!
I just bought the same rifle for 412 that included tax and the background check. So not a bad deal at all
Awesome!
Got mine black Friday $326 out the door at academy sports. Can't wait to go shooting!
@@kmcel190 Nice you gonna love it!
I’m impressed by your shooting. A bipod might help on the longer shots, prone. Grace and Peace
Thanks man appreciate that! I wasn’t planning on putting a bipod on this one as I use it in the bush for hunting! Also why I practice shooting in different positions, standing, kneeling etc. can’t always be prone and stable on a shot on live game!
You got a new sub!!
Thank you Lamar, I’m glad to hear you liked my videos enough to sub! I appreciate you checking out my channel.
Liked your review.... one way to improve the review would be to give part# and mfg for all equipment.
That’s a great point will keep in mind for next time thank you
Just asked my FFL to find me one today.
Awesome video! Good deal on the gun 🦾
Thanks man! Yeah great deal 👍 and definitely an effective rifle!
Just got this rifle in the 30.06 caliber. Tomorrow bass proshop has it for 239.97 for black friday. I can't make it tomorrow so i paid full price at 340 today.
Oh man that sucks! You could’ve saved $100! Lol but anyway I’m sure you’ll love the rifle! Congrats :) and thanks for watching my video!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous my wife thinks i paid the black friday price so it'll be fun when she sees my statement 😂.
That’s hilarious! I literally bought this one under my wife’s nose too, she came home that day I was like “honey I got good news and bad news... good news is I just got a sweet deal! Bad news is...” *pulls out new rifle* 😂 was in the dog house the next 2 days!
That said, good luck when she sees your statement LOL 😂
10 days of shame then my Axis 2 .308 is mine!!
Ayyyyy!! Welcome to the club in 10 days! 😎
That left to right 15mph wind is not helping much.
Haha you can tell the windage from the video!
@@OutdoorsAnonymous yep. Former Army long range shooter. 😎🇺🇸
That's badass dude! I've got an application in for our armed forces here too, process takes a while I applied back in April takes up to 2 years and I don't think this COVID is helping lol fingers crossed though.
I just bought the same rifle today on clearance from Walmart for $183.
Damn! That’s cheap! And I thought I got a good deal haha. Are you in the states or Canada?
US
Thanks for the vid. I’m still watching. I know absolutely nothing about the rifle, but couldn’t pass it up. It was the last one
Thanks for watching man hope you like the vid and hope you enjoy yours too!! I took it out on a successful hunt recently so stay tuned for that video next Saturday! You’ll see it in action!
379 here at dunhams sports.
I've had my Axis 308 for a couple years and never shot past 100yd. A couple weeks ago I took it to a precision rifle class and was one of a few that was hitting steel at 400. It was at the end of class and kind of a free for all with targets from 100 to 400. I thought it was funny because there was a guy there with his Gucci gas gun, $250 UF Pro combat pants, and high-speed fingerless gloves that couldn't hit much past 200. Just goes to show that Gucci doesn't trump skill.
Too many people think gear can make up for skill but that is never the case! Good job on your shooting! 🤙🤙🤙
@@OutdoorsAnonymous not too bad yourself. One tip about zeroing, of you have a reticle that allows you to measure (which I assume you do since you called it at 4mil left) just dial the turret. There's no need to look through the scope and try to hold it steady while you adjust.
Also, when I work the bolt I've gotten into the habit of putting my thumb on top of it so I can use it as a pivot point.
Haha thanks man, old video, I like to think I’ve improved a bit since I filmed this 😜
shooting in wind left to right -aim i'' left of centre 2 '' high @ 100 mtrs with .308.
aced it nailed it yepper
Cheers 🍻
The bolt cocks the trigger
Thats why these guns have that lil tightness wen racking the bolt up
Just bought one in 30-06 on sale for 269.99 with scope I couldn’t pass it up, put a decent vortex scope on it and can’t wait to shoot it
Nice, definitely a deal you can't pass up! I think you'll be satisfied with its performance too. I've brought mine out on a few hunts and outings since this video.
Btw, I was thinking of making a follow up video for this - what kind of things would you like to see on a follow up vid to this?
Outdoors Anonymous Glad to hear that it has worked well for you! If you could just make another video shooting it maybe a different targets and ranges that would be awesome!
@@LilOutdoorsmangoogleplus Awesome yeah, I'm planning on doing a lot more gun content on the channel this year!
Good video!! I may have to pick one up
Thanks glad you enjoyed it! It’s a great rifle you won’t regret it :)
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Getting better at shooting brother! Hopefully we put that shot to work soon. 💯🤙
Oh we will for sure!
I paid 369 and the shop mounted and bore sighted my Leupold vx2 for free
Great deal! Thanks for checkin out the vid :)
Is that the harbor freight spotter scope? The tripod is junk, but the scope is actually pretty decent for being so cheap!
Nope this was a BSA spotting scope. I sold it long ago though haha yeah the scope was decent for the price though!
Mine is same way it the spring in the bolt that makes it tight operate mine 308 is just like your's camo xp
yeah you get used to it haha
Did you guys notice when he shot it he forgot his ear pro and he quickly cut to the next clip with it on
Lmao yup don’t forget ear pro folks! 😜
I believe it is a great rifle but the weaver scope it came with the lens fell apart inside the scope so i bought a Xbolt medallion over the summer with a leupold scope for my first hunting rifle but I’m gonna get a scope for my savage eventually
Yeah the weaver scope is of cheap quality for sure but it does the job until it breaks. Sucks that yours broke so quick! I'm planning on just using it as-is until the scope goes then I'll replace it. But still with something on the low-end too as its mainly used as my bush gun as I mentioned in the vid!
I plan on getting a Nikon scope for the 308 and putting the weaver on my 22 since I don’t have a scope for it
@@alexhoadley6814 I put about 2 boxes of ammo through my gun cranked my Windage dial about 20 times and did not move
Yeah I’m gonna use the weaver on it till it breaks or falls apart which I’m sure is bound to happen with that scope lol then I’ll think about replacing it!
Spooky _Suzz interesting, I’ve heard bad and good about the scope I’ll just hope it’ll last for now till I get a better
Great review. I just purchased the same rifle. I’ve heard the sight mounts can be loose from the factory and can through off the aim; did you have to tighten anything when you first got it? Please keep us updated with your experiences with the rifle.
Thanks for watching and congrats on your new rifle too! I haven't had an issue yet with the sight mounts since I sighted it in and I've taken it hunting a couple of times now. I do have some loctite rdy if it does loosen up though. Since I just picked up loctite to use on the new Girsan MC28 i just picked up.. now THAT had issues with loose sights - actually just posted a recent video on my review on that gun as well.
Hope you stay tuned for future content on my channel :)
It's supposed to be sighted in out of the box however I wasn't even hitting paper at 100 yards. I'll have to take it out again and see how far off it is
Never trust the sight in out of box for 100, reconfirm at 25 or 50 first then again at 100. I have a couple more recent vids on zeroing you might want to watch.
@@OutdoorsAnonymous I'll check them out
What optic did the rifle come with? $400 is a screaming deal. Where did you get it?
Just a cheap Weaver scope, 4-12x, does the job though I think they’re a little more $ nowadays I believe you can still get em for about 450 and change on sale though at cabelas/basspro. I’m actually about to put out a 2 year ownership review vid of this thing next week I just filmed it.
yeah, it's cheap and fun. perfect rifle to experiment on with different parts
Absolutely!
I didn't click on this video... I just changed tabs for a moment and it autoplayed... but I'm gonna watch it anyways...
Lol well I hope you enjoyed the vid at least
When explaining the difference between needs for accuracy all you have to say is moa vs minute of deer
Yessir she hit her mark on that deer that's for sure!
To sight in try using laser bore sight it will get you in better and take less shoots to sight in
The bore sight was fine, it was the inconsistent rear rest & the bag i was shooting off of the first few shots that made it a bit wacky. Once i put some padding in the bag and got the rear rest in place it went alright.
I use savage axis 308 too love it laser it don't have to tough it I have killed deer at 200 yards one shot
Nice, yeah it shoots really good. Did you see my deer hunt video with this rifle? Deer I took was about 125 yards shot went perfectly placed! Pretty confident to shoot this up to 200 / 250 yards the way it is right now too.