Savage Axis in .243 

Tha k you for watching, I really appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed that.

Glad you enjoyed it Carbon Spyder, I really appreciate you watching.

This youth rifle is so light, I think it is only 6 pounds or so, it's amazing. This one is great for carrying afield even for the kids. Thanks for watching.

Where I grew up in Texas most everyone started out with a .243. That fact is probably why I over relaxed on that very first shot, I was barely holding onto the rifle, ooops...got but, lol. It is a great caliber for longer range hunting too.

Thank you Robert and thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

Nice, and a quality scope too boot. One of these days I think I need to get a Remington 700 in .223 to be a matching reifle for my .308 bolt gun. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

Thank yoiu Bob, I'm glad you enjoyed that.

Yes Nick, it was the package deal with the Weaver 3x9 variable scope. I'll keep an eye out for possible scope failure, I hadn't heard there was an issue.

Glad you enjoyed that bradh. I realy appreciate you stopping by for a watch.

It is interesting how some guns like ammo A and not ammo B while others like ammo B better. Now here we have 2 Savage rifles that don't really like the Core Loks and a little while ago I sent some Remington solid copper .270 to WhoTeeWho...his rifle didn't like them at all, but my rifle shooting the lot number held for a dang good group.

Glad you enjoyed it, thank for watching, I really appreciate it.

Best count I have off the top of my head is something like 22 different cartridges...rifle and handgun. I have both of the Gov's 20 cups, there have only been two runs but will get my 3rd one for 2021 at this year's banquet. Last year I finished #2 - soooo close, LOL. I have a box of Gov's 20 plaques from California and Michigan but the cups are far more useful. I appreciate you watching, thanks.

My discomfort was definitely evident on the video, I just couldn't get wrapped into the rifle the way I wanted. I will probably give this rifle another try, again with the Core Lokt as well as the 100 gr handloads. I might even put together some with the 85 gr Nosler bullet. We'll see if I can get comfortable and shoot a little more consistently. Thanks for watching.

Price was the whole reason I snagged this rifle for my daughter. I paid just over $300 out the door for the rifle new in the box, which was an outstanding price. The rifle does shoot well, although I surely did not do it justice on this video, LOL. I appreciate you watching, thanks.

@@Halfmilesniper Was kicking the idea around of getting a lefty version, and I know they do leftys in the axis. Either that or a single shot cva to be ambi.

@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill while the left hand versions exist they seem to be few and far between. If you see one you should grab it if you can (and if you need one).

@@Halfmilesniper Got some lefty youth in my family. I got a 44 mag H&R but its got some issues. I had sent it in to H&R after I got it, and they supposedly fixed, but then they cancelled H&R production and all. I thought I had function tested it, back then, but went to range to only get one round off, and light strikes. I'm in the process of figuring out what smith to send it to. I've contacted two. 76HighBoy forum response was to get a wolff extra power spring. I don't want to fiddle with the guts, so I will have a smith do this one. I think if do get a lefty axis, might go with a 350 Legend. That way its good on state land with our regulations. How far do you think 350 legend is capable for deer? 150 to 200yard max?

@@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill I can understand not wanting to get into the guts of the rifle, I agree the Wolff extra power springs are probably a good idea. I believe the 350 Legend should be good on a deer sized animal out to 200 yards. Based off my experimenting with heavy bullets I would suggest zeroing at 150 yards, or if a 150 yard range isn't available, maybe 2 to 3 inches high at 100 yards.

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See Charles, that is exactly what I thought... hmmm, it's only a .243, how much recoil can that have??? LOL, next thing you know...scope bite, ooops! Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

Thanks Bob, I was really uncomfortable on the table..enough that I actually mentioned it. Usually I will angle the table so I have more surface area. I appreciate you watching, thanks.

Getting is Axis out of the synthetic and into some nice wood would definitely change the way it shoots. As I bought this for my daughter I'll let her decide what she wants for the long term.

Those rifles shoot great for the price. I love the 243 caliber and got my biggest deer with a tikka 243. I don't have a lot of money, so playing with the axis allows me to say I did something without breaking my wallet. I reload just about any deer round, so it gives me something to do in my spare time.

@@maxloader5278 can't ask for more than that.

Better late than never Mini GP, glad you stopped by for a watch. Maybe you'll be in a position to catch the chat next time around. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for swinging by and stopping for a watch Excavation...it is much appreciated.

Sometimes you just can't outrun the bad day at the range. A third group might have gotten better but sometimes you just have to call it and try again another day. No sense wasting ammo when having the bad day. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate it.

Hey there gunning, glad you could stop by.

Maybe be...but it wasn't, LOL. Thanks for watching Sindee. How goes the prepping to reload?

@@Halfmilesniper Kind Sir What are your thoughts on Henry long ranger in 243? That is the one I have, But yet to fire it. Have not yet even zeroed the scope.

@Sindee Charlton it seems like a very interesting design. I did have to read up on then after you mentioned it the other day. Now I see how they've successfully chambered pointy bullets for the level gun...a magazine. GreT, removes worry about unintentional primer strikes in the tube. The short throw of the lever looks like it'll be smooth and fast and the rack & Pinon action on the bolt engaging locking lugs ensures a good lock up for modern shouldered cartridges. The fact there is no mag tube means the barrel can be free floated which is great for long range accuracy. I think it'll be a good rifle.

That first time geting whacked by a scope it quite surprising, LOL So glad that happened a few years ago and not on camera. Thankfully the bite didn't draw blood but certainly got my attention, LOL. Thanks for watching.

@@Halfmilesniper My little pop left a small scar above the bridge of the nose for over 45 yrs. Lol You learn that when shooting a friend's rifle that is setup for his eye relief don't scoot to close to accommodate for yours. Also after your vision & senses come back those little cuts are a pain to stop bleeding before the days of crazy glue. Handkerchiefs don't help much. Wish more companies still carried the 257 Roberts. Great little cartridge. Of course the 6.5s are similar but named & designed a little differently.

That happened to me when I shot my uncles 7mm

The only time I truely got scoped was when I shot this one the very first shot when brand new. Like you I was too relaxed and didn't have a good hold. Got my attention most riki tik, LOL. I came close to getting scoped when I fired the Savage Impulse in 300 Win Mag...caught my cap brim.

Yeah then my buddy was shooting it n he is a big guy he shoot n it went flying out of his hands

@@anthonybanks5872 lol...but it's just a little .243....

@@Halfmilesniper it happens to the best of us

Solid advice...

Once I burn this barrel out I was thinking of rechambering in 6.5CM, 6 CM is another one I hadn't considered...hmmm. We'll see what happens in the future.

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