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I'm looking for a .308 action with accutrigger for a custom build, but will toss everything else, so I want the cheapest rifle they make. I tried screening at Savage's site, but it did not appear to be working right. Thin barrel, lousy stock, I just want the action and accutrigger. What should I be looking for? Thanks.
Hog hunter.
Center feed action, standard accutrigger, large bolt handle, top bolt release, standard shank, about $450..................perfect foundation.
If you aren't beholden to the Series 110 action, you can purchase a Savage Axis 2 in .308 with an accu-trigger for around $350.00.
Had no clue they were putting the accutrigger in the axis.............really think the parts availability for the 110-11 etc are worth the extra.
I found a Model 10 (very gently used, doesnt even look like a scope was mounted on the action) at a local gun shop for about $350; as long as you don't have to be the first person to put a round through the action I would say go used (who cares if the previous owner broke the barrel in properly if you are tossing it as part of the build) and start scouring local gun shops and pawn shops for a steal.
Wal-Mart package rifles, Model 11/111's, can be had new for around $400, sometimes less when on sale, around here. I saw one before Christmas for $325.
That might work, thanks! I do not yet know the difference between the Axis and 110 action, I'll have to do a search here and figure that out. I thought they did not sell the Axis with the Accutrigger, that's why I did not say anything. Show's what I know! Or don't know, rather! :p I have a 10FP which I love, wanted to do a custom build, but am obviously not that familiar with the line.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rosco
The Axis II Accu-trigger has a cheap feel to it thinner, I think? IMO pick up the original Axis plain jane for around $277 put a RifleBasix trigger in. If you went the Axis way. The original trigger can be reworked very easily as mentioned throughout the Axis board.
As others mentioned 10/11's come up on sale from large retailers a couple times a year in the same price range $325-400. Making the Axis have very little value. Also caps the used basic models right there as well.
Picked up my Savage 11 trophy in .308 for 440.00 out the door 2 years ago. I think its a better deal than the hog hunter because of the decent Nikon scope that comes with it. I have killed 2 deer with this rifle and put around 500 rounds through it. I would recommend this package to anybody looking for a deal.
My axis shoots great. The magazine is much cheaper and more flimsy than on my 11. Also try the bolts side by side. IMHO there is no comparison. The 11\10 series is a better and smoother rifle hands down. There are a lot of axis fan boys out there who will disagree. Hold a couple of both and see which feels better to you.
The Hog Hunter isn’t a bad way to go. Also has threaded barrel. All I’ve done is replace the stock and add a scope. Here is mine.
http://www.pbase.com/wingspar/image/...3/original.jpg
Savage Hog Hunter here in Canada at Cabelas $570!!Quote:
Originally Posted by D.ID
Ive got a buddy selling a .270 for $300, model 110. I snatched it up! I already have a 111, in 30.06. the deals are out there, the 111 was 200 from a guy at a local store I shop at. He asked me what I was doing, and I told him that I was going rifle shopping after and he says I've got one to sell!! I grabbed it up fast too!
Used would be even better, since all I want is the action with an accutrigger.
I bought all 3 calibers of the hog hunter new for under $335 over about 1/2 a year. Watch grabagun.com & firearmsforsale.com. They just show up cheap & don't last long. If I see a 308 pop up I'll PM you.
It's also worth visiting local gunsmiths to see about damaged guns. I picked up an, admittedly, older non-accutrigger 110 in 30-06 with a broken stock & bent barrel, but perfectly good action for $35 + background.
Jeebus. You should've almost felt bad about that steal. Almost. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by robtattoo
Not Hi-Jacking the thread.
Question: The Savage Axis will make a great donor rifle? All I would want is the action & bottom metal. OPINIONS ????
It helps to live in an area with a lot of floods & tornados. Bent, burnt, broken & swamped rifles turn up very frequently round here, from March thru July!Quote:
Originally Posted by upSLIDEdown
I only wish I could've got a left hander for that!
Woodbury Outfitters has the Hog Hunter for $399 in 223. Not the best but I thought I'd pass it on.
Cheap and quality don't belong in the same sentence. Hog hunter is the way to go for a low cost build. Bought mine haven't looked back once.
I have noticed the 11s have disappeared from my Wally World and all they have in the case now for several months are Axis.Quote:
Originally Posted by barrel-nut
Savage 12 fv at cabelas 419.99
26 in bull barrel
Don't count on this ad on the Cabelas website. Passed this info on to a friend who just called our two closest stores, the last confirming that there is not one 12FV at any store in the US. We have had this problem reported here with Cabelas serveral times in the last 3-4 weeks. Wonder how they avoid FTC scrutiny?Quote:
Originally Posted by scott037
Nice looking rifle!
Seems Cheaper than Dirt has good pricing these days...
Not a .308, but earlier this year I picked up 2 .30-06 Axis XP’s for 199.99 each from Wally World. There was also a $60.00 rebate on each for those rifles. So there are deals out there.
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It is a decent donor rifle, BUT, some parts that fit the 110 series won't fit the Axis. And someone mentioned the bolts. They are not as smooth as the 110 series. I happen to like the accutrigger on my Axis II. It is not as good as the one on my 12BVSS. And, the Axis does not have bottom metal, it is plastic. My .223 HB is in a Boyd's stock and shoots well under MOA. Unless I go out to 600yd it is almost boring to shoot. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis
If I wanted just an action I'd go to the local gun shop and find a used 110 series rifle with the length action I wanted. I'd spend the 'big' money on a good barrel and stock.
the cheapest 2 options in Savage rifles are the Axis II and the Savage 12 FV (Cabelas exclusive). $420.00
When I built my 308, I searched gunbroker and found a good used one with a sporter barrel and the cheap plastic stock. Got it for a really good deal, much less than a new one. Since I only wanted the action, I did not care about the stock, barrel, or caliber, as long as it had the correct bolt head.
Do not turn down a good used one.
Are you planning a new barrel swap anyway? I searched Gunbroker until I found a used model 10 w/ Accutrigger, in 243win, for $170. I was planning to barrel it for 260 Rem from the beginning. It was a 10 Youth in 243, cheap black plastic stock and all, and I turned it into BEAST!
http://i.imgur.com/Br7TOap.jpg
Used Savages are a great resource!