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[trex]

Looking at these in 243Win and 7mm-08.
What are your thoughts on the rifles.
Winchester XPR
Savage Axis II
Remington 783
Ruger American

 

[Carlos Viagra]

I really like the Savage Axis 2.
I hear the Rugers are also great rifles.

 

[philsanchez76]

I really like the Savage Axis 2.
I hear the Rugers are also great rifles.

x2 on this. If you want to go with a budget rifle, I think the Axis 2 scary accurate. My buddy has a RUGER American and although it seems to be built well, it does not shoot nearly as well as the savage. no experience with the other 2.

 

[yellalinehunter]

Axis 2 would be my top choice

I own a ruger American. Kinda flimsy but shoots and operates flawlessly.

Own a 783 shoots well action is rough and sloppy but haven't had any issues or complaints.

No experience with the Winchester not have heard any other feedback.

 

[Wade195]

I have the Ruger American compact model in 7mm-08. It's topped with a Leupold 2-7x33 Hunt-plex recticle.

It is my favorite. Quick handling and very accurate.

Just my opinion.

 

[Remington700]

I've got a Ruger American and am pleased with it.
The Remington 783 is a bottom grade rifle. Look at a model 7 or a 700.

 

[mike243]

I never met a savage that didn't shoot great, I have a Winchester that shoots great but it's 15 years old 300wm also big fan of 243, lot of great ammo. very limited in factory ammo for the 08, reloaders like it though

 

[Remi]

Between the 708 and the 243 I'm a fan of both.

I have an Axis II in 350 legend, shoots great, I just can't like the Savage bolt lift. I have 3 Savages and while they all shoot good I'm not a fan.

I had a Ruger American Predator in 6.5 CM. It was super accurate.

Between the two I'm taking the Ruger all day long.

Either the Savage or the American will benefit with a .140" ball bearing to replace the .125" bearing under the extractor.

3 shots at 808yds with the Ruger.

 

[DCA-DEER]

Ruger American would be my first choice then savage axis two I own both and both are good rifles

 

[ScLowCountry]

I had an original Savage axis. It was the most accurate rifle ever shot, until it got stolen.

Any of those guns are capable of being wonderful hunting rifles. They are entry level, no. Frills, fit and finish is not perfect, and they are mass produced and tend to feel a little on the cheap side. However, they are wonderfully accurate, dependable, and reliable. Reliable. Just buying a Honda Civic versus a Porsche. Both will get you to work and to the grocery store. One might look a little cooler, but they both do the same job.

 

[jlanecr500]

Ruger Americans are hit n miss in the accuracy category. Some are, some aren't.
If I wanted to buy a gun, zero it and hunt the next day, it would be the Savage. They are shooters.

 

[Tenntrapper]

Another vote for the axis 2.

 

[Cannonball1]

I have a Ruger American in .243 and it shoots great. I have never had an Axis but owned and shot several different Savage rifles and they were all extremely accurate. I would look at those two and buy the one you like the best.

 

[Whitetaillane8]

I really like my XPR. It is a walnut and titanium in 350 legend.

 

[DaveB]

I have an Axis 0 in 7mm08 and a II in 223. Both are crazy accurate, the 0 required spring cutting and a laminated stock. Factory stock flexed like a rubber band and the trigger pull was over 12 pounds. The II is one of most accurate rifles I have ever seen. Blasts over-max 223 loads into cloverleaf hole at 100 yards. Cost for II was around 160 after big rebate.

I have a Rem 700 243 from mid-1980's that is just fatal to deer. Its a cheap ADL model and has over 1500 max loads down the tube and still shooting lights out. If you can find one.....

The action on the Axis rifles leaves a lot to be desired as does the stocks. Cannot beat them accuracy-wise tho. Get a Boyds stock. mess with the trigger spring.

I have a 783 in 270. It is surprisingly not as accurate as I had hoped for. Still screwing around looking for a load that will shoot consistent into less than 2 inches. Put it in a Boyd's...slight improvement. Be sure you look down the barrel or have someone trained do so.

Don't try an X-Bolt. You will go home with one. Ask Mr. RUGER.

 

[trex]

Anyone have the Mossberg Patriot? Good, not good?

 

[nso123]

The Savage. Magpul is about to release a stock for them that will have the bedding block in it. That will take care of all the stock issues.

 

[DaveTN]

The Savage. Magpul is about to release a stock for them that will have the bedding block in it. That will take care of all the stock issues.

Does Savage have stock issues?

 

[Wade195]

Not sure if they have issues or not. For me, Being the short round man I am. The standard pull of most rifles make it very uncomfortable for to shoot. Having the ability to adjust the length of pull is a good thing.

Just my opinion.

 

[trex]

I have to watch the length of pull as well. Most standard rifles are too long for me.

 

[timberjack86]

Your overlooking the Mossberg Patriot rifle.

 

[trex]

Your overlooking the Mossberg Patriot rifle.

I have read where the Mossberg Patriot is not very accurate, but I don't know.

 

[knightrider]

I have read where the Mossberg Patriot is not very accurate, but I don't know.

I own four different calibers in patriots that are very accurate with the right ammo

 

[timberjack86]

I own four different calibers in patriots that are very accurate with the right ammo

This is my experience as well, I have 2. 308 and 30-06 and they are exceptionally accurate.

 

[DaveTN]

Winchester Savage Remington Ruger Mossberg
I suspect the determination of accuracy of that group of rifles would be the shooter, not the rifle. Even in a low-cost vs, a high cost.

I could be wrong though.

 

[knightrider]

Winchester Savage Remington Ruger Mossberg
I suspect the determination of accuracy of that group of rifles would be the shooter, not the rifle. Even in a low-cost vs, a high cost.

I could be wrong though.

You are correct, 1500 dollar browning and a 400 dollar patriot both are fantastic at a 1000 yards when i do part, when i fail they both fail

 

[nso123]

Does Savage have stock issues?

The Savage stocks can be kind of flimsy. It doesn't seem to hurt how they shoot, but some folks prefer a stiffer stock.

 

[Bgoodman30]

Did yall keep the cheap scope on the Axis 243? I also don't like the action plus it's loud… I was not impressed with grouping it was within 2"s but not great.

 

[REN]

My main issue with both Ruger, mossberg and savage axis is prevalent in all 3. The stocks are pure garbage and the ones I've had the bolts were sloppy and the feeding was inconsistent. Yes all 3 can be very accurate but man I just can't get past the stocks and bolts.

Obviously for some that's not an issue or worth the cost and totally get that but for a few more dollars you can get a CVA cascade or a bergara hunter that are far and away more quality options

Again totally get some have a budget and need to stick with that though

 

[Jcalder]

Some people like a no thrills, base model economy rides. Some like loaded models. There's a reason budget rifles are are cheap. Usually the finish isn't very good, stocks are junk, and some the triggers are terrible, but it seems those are getting better. Once you've had a few good stocks, you'll stay away from the cheap Tupperware stocks. They'll all mostly shoot decent, but that's about all they'll do.