KYDEX CHEEK RISER - Savage Axis Budget Build 1

[@labsarebest]

Turned out nice. Ï do like the budget build on this rifle. It's too bad those knobs didn't colour the way you had hoped, they look good all the same.

[@MatthewsFabrication]

Those knobs are sweet.... Nice work. If you don't mind, how much is a set?

[@labsarebest]

@@MatthewsFabrication between $125 and $150 to fabricate two. A little less to do multiples.

[@AaronBrand]

That doesn’t sound very “budget!”@@labsarebest

[@michaelspence1854]

I bought this exact same rifle In 308 and threw a vortex scope on it and I’m now hitting 8 inch plates at 600 yards I’m very impressed with it and beyond happy with my purchase

[@mustang774]

Nice mods on your rifle and your buddy did an awesome job on those custom knobs.....Take care, Bluefin.

[@nickanagnos361]

I have a left handed axis in .308 and I love it.

[@emtbxl4212]

My Savage Axis is 1 for 1 at taking big game. It might be cheap but it gets the job done!

[@regsparkes6507]

Nice looking cheek rest,...Savage rifle stocks like this always need one of these I have found.

[@dougtinsley1320]

It's nice to see a young fellow exhibiting some skill and ingenuity to improve his rifle instead of just hitting the Buy Now button. Good Work... 👍

[@brewmech26]

I have an axis in 223. I epoxied a piece of carbon fibre arrow shaft in the frond to stiffen it. Added a weaver one piece Picatinny scope base, vortex crossfire 6-18x44,polished and trimmed the trigger spring and filled the butt with spray foam to get rid of that cheap hollow sound.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

All awesome mods for sure! I haven't found the front end to be bothersome. I have a one-piece rail for this one as well (upcoming video), and I also foamed the butt stock to make it a little more solid! :-)

[@MatthewsFabrication]

Spray foam is a great idea, 👍🏻👊🏻

[@ChadMorgan709]

That's a neat idea, I've never seen it done before and I'd feel no regret drilling holes in a plastic stock. A wooden one on the other hand I'd have to really think about.

[@MustangGuru]

I put the Boyd’s at one thumb hole stock had a muzzle break installed. M*Carbo pro trigger mod. Went from 6lbs pull on the trigger to 3lbs pull I’m getting 1” MOA at 400yrds with 168gr Hornday match. Went from 2” MOA.

[@2010bronko]

Want to improve the trigger get yourself the Mcarbo Pro trigger kit for your Axis. Its fantastic. I installed them on both my Axis rifles.

[@jmmartin7766]

It's funny, cause I had just the opposite experience... Recently picked my .30-06 Axis up for $350, with Weaver 3x9 scope included & installed. And when I started watching videos on-line, I found that there were a LOT more 'practical' shooters out there, who *love* the Axis, than elitists who talk it down... Sure, I know it's 'entry level.' But, once I saw what this 'entry level' rifle is capable of, I was *VERY* happy with my purchase! And now, with about $500 into it (including rattle can cammo paint, bi-pod and a great rifle bag), I have a long gun that *looks* like it's more expensive than it was &, more importantly, *performs* like a more expensive rifle. I couldn't be happier with my set-up! Btw, yours turned out great-- you're right about those knobs being very cool! (Now, before I see your next vid, I'll just say a military-esque 'sniper' paint job would look killer on your rifle!) 🖒😎

[@jamesluke7377]

Beautiful knobs. I opted for the less expensive pasti with inset nuts commonly found for lawn equip. I did this originally on my Axis stock. I later opted for a Boyd's Pro Varmint (Tacticool) stock. Bedded using JBWeld. I still used my cheek riser as the Boyd's stock was still not quite high enough on the cheek rest. My Axis is in .308 with the "HB" (heavy barrel/varmint barrel/#3 contour barrel).

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Very nice James! I thought hard on the boyds, but not sure the axis is worth it. $400 rifle here in Canada. The boyds will cost me that much

[@jamesluke7377]

@@kyle_noseworthy $400 Canadian??? When I looked at the A-1 as the example on the basic and doing the conversation, it should be $290 CD and small change before taxes and shipping from Boyd's which is $227 AD. 1.28 is todays conversion rate. Why are they selling so high in Canada I wonder. That's just shy of 2x's conversion rate. Crazy.

[@bondc90755]

Thanks for the vid. I bought my first rifle two years ago - Axis II XP - and loved it. I now have the same in 30:30 and 22-250. Great guns for the price. Scopes suck, tho. I like the tightening knobs for no-tool adjustment in the field. Do you find the bolts turn when you tighten/loosen.

[@LovingIdaho]

I bought mine years ago off of amazon to save time . I put them on 2 savage axis rifles , 1 ruger american and y/c compass rifle . I also glass bedded them . The most accurate turn out to be the t/c compass , in 2nd was 1 of the savage axis rifles . And last place went to the ruger american . All the rifles are 308 caliber .

[@dusreev7085]

I have an Axis chambered in 7mm-08, I have never had an issue with it and it is a great rifle. It's like anything else, take care of it and it will take care of you. This was a great video, I may try something like this in the future. The knobs were super nice. I would maybe try to etch part of the bolt to keep that dark theme going, not sure if you can but worth a try. Would change the recoil pad on the stock to give it that pop when people see it. Thanks for the hard work getting these videos to us. I enjoy them tremendously!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

That's a big cartridge. No, I'm not surprised that you haven't found anything 'wrong with it', per say. They're fairly decent rifles, but a bit crude. I think you'll like a few of the other mods I do to this one!

[@SDMountainMan]

Don't like the idea of holes in the stock but as my buddy said as he was bending on my magazine no guts no glory and I have found it true as long as your happy with it and it works out

[@kyle_noseworthy]

haha Yessir! It was a worthwhile modification for me.

[@swkohnle08]

Nicely done project Kyle. Machined knobs are beautiful. You can do a lot with that rifle to make it uniquely yours. Kydex is one of those materials I have wanted to try to work with. I carry a concealed Glock inside a Kydex holster purchased commercially. Problem is that they never fit perfectly and thinking I might try to make one that fits better. That or leather. Anyway, glad to see Kydex is easy to work with. Thanks.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Try it out! I think you'll really enjoy it!

[@timhalloran7910]

Great vid! Thx for sharing! Wow those knobs +1 for sure

[@johncontreras2327]

I got a savage axis for my 19th bday and I love it more than anything. I’d like to get a new bolt for it though and a cheek rest on it. Maybe a tac rail.

[@jojobrownie57]

Deadly im thinking of doing something like this to my Savage axis. great video Kyle

[@jasonlopez4855]

Put A2 flash hider $12on it I put one 9-3 o'clock and full scoop rale $17and Polish the trigger $7 fill stock epoxy $18. Total price Savage axis $210 and Red Field Revaluation pown shop. I need that cheek pad. Thank you 😊👍🇺🇲🇺🇸

[@jdmbraceyourself695]

The Axis is a great project 👍👌

[@terrykizer3621]

Great craftsmanship!!!

[@skeet330]

Got the same utg bipod. It works well but I wish it had rubber feet to keep it from sliding

[@mr.fisher3973]

I'm gonna like this series. Great start.

[@dingo5208]

Good job. You should use a block when sanding manually.

[@xenomorph1317]

Cool build. Not very fond to holes in my stock though….. I ‘stick’ with the self adhesive tape…..

[@declancorr3480]

Hi how did you get the plans for the cheek piece

[@NORTHWESTKNIFEGUY]

Wow, great work on the adjustable cheek piece (came out very well)! Do you do any reloading?

[@kyle_noseworthy]

I have had all the components and gear for loading .308 for over a year now, and just cant seem to get the time to begin! Hoping to in the next few weeks / months.

[@NORTHWESTKNIFEGUY]

@@kyle_noseworthy Very gratifying to reload your own ammo especially when you see nice tight groups after you work up a good load. Best of luck with reloading and keep up the great work! 👍

[@ronspearman]

@@kyle_noseworthy great idea it turned out nice. Could I get you to make me one without the hardware? I can find the hardware locally but don't have the time to try and find the kydex. I'll pay you for your time, labor and parts plus all the shipping.

[@xxnewfieswagxx]

Great build. Thinking of doing this or something simmilar myself. Have shot a few various models of the axis platform in the last and for the most part they do hold true. Although like you said abit crude. Love the idea for the cheek riser. Where did you get the kydex from?

[@MrSonic1953]

Do you think is a good adea to make a wooden buttstock filler, same shape as the buttstock but slightly smaller, with a light wood (not balsa wood), since it should support and re-enforce the stock.

[@mikestric221]

build you a heater for that shop man.......jesus I was cold watching this.

[@jdmbraceyourself9860]

I use a Savage Axis Xp totally stock rifle with the 3-9×40 W

[@CDNSHEEPDOG]

Great video Kyle! Just found your channel, I'm on the east cost as well.

[@jonenglish6617]

I have an axis in 22-250. Tack driver with 50 gr JHP

[@sethf2258]

My biggest problem with the rilfe is the stock scope is super close to touching the bolt when I cycle the gun, I'm worried any scope I by will end up hitting the bolt any suggestions?

[@CMDR-Cody]

Awesome! Would you mind sharing the template?

[@Michaeljm84]

Great work as always

[@JeepJeep234]

There are plenty of "cheap" rifles that outshoot rifles way outside their price range.

[@southernshop8424]

nice useful project, good job

[@kyledempsey5077]

did you print that template for the kydex?

[@edmatthews4640]

How did you come up with the measurements for drilling those stock holes and that template?

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Just a little time sketching on some printer paper! Use a ruler or measuring tape to get a good idea. It isn't real hard. Good luck!

[@cobyvlogsy7347]

Hey man I was just wondering how much would it cost for you to make me a knife

[@regsparkes6507]

Send him an e-mail and ask him on that.

[@jonleone777]

How thick is the kydex you made this from.

[@kyle_noseworthy]

1/8" thick!

[@finns23653]

I'd only heard good things about the axis for the price

[@zachz699]

9:43 Kyle as an old man

[@jdmbraceyourself695]

Nice

[@benrohan4439]

What are the measurements for the template?

[@tylerparker3024]

What bipod is that??

[@marcellareed3548]

Where did you get that plastic

[@bucks2beards194]

Any link to the template?

[@aubreymaxam7465]

Great job!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Thanks Aubrey!

[@stevendavis2244]

What bipod is on that rifle?

[@kyle_noseworthy]

It's a UTG, that I've had for probably 7-8 years!

[@stevendavis2244]

Thanks for the reply. I liked the looks of it compared to some of the others I've seen.

[@paulgarcia4852]

Do you still have the template?