Long Range Savage Axis Rifle Parts and Accessories: Budget Long Range Rifle
Long Range Savage Axis Rifle Parts and Accessories: Budget Long Range Rifle
Direct links to all the parts below. We finished putting together and testing the Savage Axis long range rifle a while back. Now seems like a great time to compile a neat parts list and discuss how they all worked.
Parts and Accessories:
1. Savage Axis
2. Boyds Pro Varmint Stock: https://bit.ly/1S9aVnE
3. Pachmayr Decelerator Buttpad: https://amzn.to/2tQRxEn
4. Steel Trigger Guard: https://bit.ly/2Kx4YjS
5. Caldwell Prone Bipod: https://amzn.to/2yTXh5Q
6. Falcon M18+ MRAD SFP Scope: https://bit.ly/2Kkak5Z
7. Weaver Picatinny Rings: https://amzn.to/2tPXTE2
8. EGW 20-MOA Base: https://amzn.to/2IGVDV6
9. Kydex Sheets: https://amzn.to/2KvQtwy
This long-term Savage Axis project rifle started as the absolute base model; no fancy trigger, no scope, no hardwood stock. With a little elbow grease and inexpensive parts we ended up with a long range rifle that managed to hit a steel target at 1,450 yards in a 30-mph crosswind.
Here is the link to the entire playlist if you want to go back and see how we turned a simple deer rifle into a precision rifle in 7mm-08 Remington: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCzJy0eY5h1EGLan6OXlfbtyozMottoqb
Starting with a budget rifle, an Axis in .308 Winchester, we swapped to 7mm-08, bedded the action to a Boyds Pro Varmint stock, tuned the trigger to a crisp 3 pounds, and developed tight custom loads using 162-grain Hornady ELD-M bullets. The first scope we tried – a Simmons 44 Mag 6-24x44mm Mil-Dot scope – kinda-sorta worked, but for version 1.1 we traded up to the Falcon M18+. The Falcon worked wonderfully, getting us the elevation adjustment range we needed to connect at nearly 1,500 yards.
The next project will be based on the Savage 12FV, a much more precise and refined gun right out of the box. Make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss any of the next build series!
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Very nice cheek riser!!! Did you make a video on it?
I know I am late to the show, but I’ve got a savage axis in 350 legend and the stock trigger was absolutely terrible. I purchased a lighter spring kit from mcarbo and it is night and day. Well worth the 30 bucks or whatever it was.
My axis is way cheaper made. This must have been a older axis, because mine has a all plastic safety and no tang
Thanks for sharing that. Very helpful and answerd some of my concerns.
What did you use for the straps on the cheek rest? I was going to make a kydex one but 3D printed an adjustable one instead.
Love the video man. So I have a 223 savage axis. I’m looking to get a new stock for it. Both for looks and maybe some more rigidity. Do you have any suggestions for affordable stocks. I’m going to look at this one as well but I’m really poking for a more tactical looking one maybe. Do you have any companies or websites you recommend for that style?
You didn’t replace the barrel?
a good barrel first lol
Will the trigger guard work for the Savage Axis II? The more up to date one with the accutrigger.
Nice build. I’d be interested to see an aftermarket barrel added to see what results you’d get with that action.
Always good to know what budget products get the job done! Great video man!
great job, one good looking rifle!
Where did you get the steel trigger guard from? And do they make it for different manufacturer’s? I have been looking for a steel one for my Mossberg Patriot.
Very nice job. This has been a cool series. Keep up the awesome work!
lots of good info in this series and I think it’ll really help me with my savage axis build in 22 creedmoor. I plan on getting the axis from the pawn shop where my brother works it was dropped off there with the guy saying it was broken but my brother tested it and everything worked that I need to work but I’ll see when i go look at it hopefully I can get it for 150ish or less. Then I plan on putting it in a mdt lss chassis after the rebarrel to 22 Creed to finish it off
Where were you able to pick up a Savage 12FV for the same price as the Savage axis?
Stockade gun stock makes a lovely bolt handle to replace the funky factory bolt. Really dressed up my rifle 😁
Nice work on the stock it looks like rock maple, instead of laminate. A question I have is did you end up adding weight to the stock as you originally planned? How would you have gone about it if you did? I enjoyed watching the project. Have you thought of a budget 223 build? Great job appreciate the effort you go to on your channel.
After watching the Axis series I snagged up a Axis Heavy barrel 243. Got it threaded for my suppressor. Having lots of fun with it
I’ll be positive. The crops need rain…. 😉
Went with stainless
Trash
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This series inspired me to do a similar build except in starting with a American predator in 308
The stock looks awesome. It was the reason why I clicked on the original video.
This build is what got me hooked on your channel. I guess the main reason I liked your videos when I started watching was that they were very "technical" and hands on. I loved that YOU built the rifle, the gun smithing was done by You. When you make more videos like that, you can make people follow you and overall make people more knowledgeable. I hope you keep making gun smithing videos and hands on projects like this one.
I’m Beyond excited to Purchase my own savage axis ii this coming weekend. Love watching your builds man. Keep em coming. Cheers from BC Canada 🇨🇦
Thank you for the videos. I’m wanting to learn to shoot longer distances and these videos really help. I have been looking at the savage axis rifles but these videos sold me on them. Now the hard part picking the caliber.
does the boyds stock come with a detachable higher cap mag? would it be possible to buy bottom metal or something if not?
Can’t wait to see what you build man..!
Just got my .270 axis about a week ago for $250, looking to swap the scope and stock out first and then maybe a threaded barrel down the road if I want to suppress it.
Another excellent video with a down to earth and achievable project.
Like myself a lot of other really enjoy your videos.
PS: Savage Axis, Savage FCP, Savage Scout……. I’m seeing a pattern emerging here😉
I think you went over budget! Lol!
I enjoyed watching you build that rifle. I used your videos as reference for bedding my stock and doing a barrel swap on my Stevens 200 30-06. Very informative, looking forward to your next build!
The social regressive, I have the same exact rifle in 7mm-08 and I’m hoping to see you respond back because I’m really wondering what load worked the best for you, I pillar bedded and glass bedded the stock in a at-one stock and I would really like to know what load worked best thanks.
What kind of bipod did you use
I am on Boyds and do not see a steel trigger guard for a Savage Axis. Am I missing something?
You should ve gotten the axis xp-hb that accutrigger us fabulous and after breaking it in ? It Shot a 3 inch spread on a gong at 1050 yards got it for 198 bucks after rebate from Walmart.
What is the weight of this gun as it sits?
David
Could you do a review on the new Primary Arms 3-18 FFP Apollo scope when it comes out? Made for 6.5 CM with a MSRP of $499.
I’m pretty stinkin’ thrilled about the upcoming project rifle! That’s going to be so awesome!
Hey! Did I miss you mentioning the trigger mods in the Axis? Because after you and your father in law work it over it became something incredible! I’ve never felt another trigger anything like it. Your trigger is mind blowing.
Loved it all!!!!
Kewl
I am so excited for your savage 110 scout project can’t wait for that to start coming together!
Savage axis 2 heavy barrel 6.5 creedmoor is what I started my precision rifle shooting hobby with. Wish I still had it. I have that same Savage 12 you have and it’s a laser beam. It’s honestly as accurate or even more than my Tikka Tac A1, Bergara HMR, and Savage 12 LRP. I had plans to modify it to make it better but it’s shoots so outstanding that I’m afraid to touch it. I have had a few of this same rifle and all were accurate but not as accurate as this last one. Will be hanging on to it for awhile.
Thank you for the follow up as to how the rifle turned out. This build series inspired me to start down my own path of building a rifle. I started with a Ruger American in 308. Tonight is the first time I shot it since getting the Boyd’s At-One stock mounted. Also the first time in my life to shoot beyond 50 yards. In my beginner’s hands it can hold 1 MOA groups as long as I do my job. All those years of shooting 22LR ended up teaching me some fundamentals that were helpful. Thank you for taking us along with you and thank you for inspiring me to expand my horizons a bit.
Hi, I’m a subscriber fr. Phil. I have a old model Savage 22lr model 6DL-N and my problem is its trigger too heavy. My question is, does the new savage accu trigger assembly compatible with this old model.? Hope to hear from you, thank you very much