Savage Axis 2 Review

[@dccmadams44]

Just got this for $249 after rebate. Shoots 1/2 inch 3 shot groups back to back, 100 yards, using a $130 Nikon Buckmaster II 4x12 scope with $9 rings, on a harris bipod Can't complain about that.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

No you cannot! That is a great deal!!! You won't be sorry! Thanks for watching and always... Keep it Real!

[@Oldfart2225]

I had a Savage Axis in 243 for a couple of years before selling it to a guy who was having problems with feral goats on his farm. It was very accurate with handloads (sub-MOA with 80gr projectiles and 37gr AR2206H - I think the US equivalent powder is Hodgdon H4895. Have been thinking about getting an Axis II in 223 as it's a particularly nice and cheap round for shooting targets virtually all day long. Like the style of your clip; very straightforward, respectful and honest - looking forward to more.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Oldfart2225 Thanks for the comments,I appreciate it! I have a few savage products and find them to be great quality for the price. I was out the other day with the axis and really enjoy shooting it, and the .223 round you can shoot all day. Thanks again!

[@ralphperez4862]

Nice video. I opened our local Idaho Falls Idaho paper this morning and saw that they had these Axis II rifles on sale with a $50 mail in rebate for $249 (after the rebate). I couldn't help myself. Like I needed another gun. Bought the 223 in this rifle and this brand only because I just bought a Savage 9317 in 17HMR and it was a tack driver with right out of the box. Sub minute groups at 100. I couldn't believe it. Dialed it in in four groups. Thanks for the affirmation.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Ralph Perez thanks Ralph! I hope you enjoy the gun as I have, good value for sure! Keep it Real!

[@ralphperez4862]

Gracias Amigo, will do

[@johnblackbird7523]

I love the scope

[@jasonlopez4855]

I prefer the old logo. I stop buying them when they got rid of the warrior logo on the new one's not impressed with them now. Last one 2016 then they changed on me. Best for the price 👍🏽

[@Dylanmccutcheon747]

I just bought a 22.250 in the savage axis 2 Im on a budget and this gun is just perfect, taking it out coyote hunting soon cant wait !

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

+Dylan McCutcheon You really can't go wrong with these things! I can't wait to get mine out for coyote once the bow season is over. You will enjoy shooting it, I sure did!!! Keep it Real!

[@TheOneandOnlyCornBread]

Great review, I have been looking for a review on the Axis from a "direct from the box" point of view for a while now and I finally found one! I recently just bought an Axis 2 with a bull barrel and Accu trigger in .223 and while I haven't been able to practice with it your review makes me think I picked the right gun! I subscribed, I think you should have a lot more followers as your videos get right to the point and are well made! Thanks for the great review.

[@Kentirir]

Nice vid! The chamber, is it long enough for 5.56?

[@joztunes69]

Nice video, I just bought the new style Axis II XP in 6.5 creedmoor and love it, the scope was a bushnell which I'm not a fan of so I went online and got a leupold VX2 for it and can't wait to go test drive it

[@andrewciebrant6314]

Great Review More "Realistic" then most... I am just getting into Rifle Shooting and these really Help...

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Thank you!!!! We always try to #keepitreal

[@jdmbraceyourself9860]

great scope

[@jdmbraceyourself9860]

I love mine.

[@FOP_Shockwave88]

Great video. I love shooting too and I just now am trying to get my channel going. Continue doing what you are because your channel will grow very quickly once people start seeing your videos.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

rulehiss Thanks! It is enjoyable for sure and thank you for the kind words! Please spread the word! I will watch for your vids as well, stay at it and Keep it Real! Carlin

[@FOP_Shockwave88]

Thanks, and if you'd like on the next video I make, I will do a shout out for you.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

That would be excellent, thanks! Let me know how you make out with your next vid, it takes a lot of time but worth the effort!

[@FOP_Shockwave88]

Yes, very much worth it. I will make sure to let you know how it goes.

[@FOP_Shockwave88]

The Real Outdoor Experience I just wanted to let you know that I recently finished a video and am currently working on uploading it. It will take a little while but it has a shout out for your channel in the end of it.

[@sturgisrally2010]

Great rifle at a very fair price and Weaver makes great scopes too. You won't be disappointed

[@StanUlch]

Great Vid! Great rifle, and this Gent supports my local shop and smithy! Kudos!

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Thanks Stan, I plan to do a few more! Stay tuned, and Keep it Real!

[@Reptimale]

Just went and picked one up. Great yote gun on a budget. Will get the job done every time ! (Got it from bullseye also ;) )

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

+Reptimale I love shooting it, great gun and you can't go wrong with the price!!!! Thanks for watching and Keep it Real!

[@regsparkes6507]

Carl, this 'real' un-boxing good quality video and your reply to 'Local-Yokel' are the things that made me decide to subscribe . Also, the fact that you're in Canada and a customer of Bulls Eye Sports, tell's me that this is a channel that I am going to watch. I have dealt with Scott and his guys there, and always recommend them to my buddies . So let's see how you go from here. Cheers!

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Thanks for that Reg!!! The concept of our show is quite simple, that is to help people get outdoors! It doesn't matter what you do, just that you will experience it participating in your preferred activity. Scott and the guys at Bullseye are great and very knowledgeable and I never miss an opportunity to mention them or include them in our videos. In fact, we have two new videos that are about IDPA/IPSC and how to properly grip a firearm coming out soon that features both Scott and Ken. Thanks for watching and please share our channel with your friends! Don't forget to Keep it Real! Thanks again!

[@regsparkes6507]

I'll be looking forward to these. Thanks for the reply.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Thanks again Reg!

[@jerrylittle8922]

That rifle will shoot very tight groups especially in 223. 👍

[@richardoliver1468]

Last year I purchased the Savage Axis bolt auction 308 win. It came with the Weaver 3-9x40 scope for $342. I have only fired it in an in door range so far. I love it and will be getting the Savage Axis 6.5 Creedmoor next.

[@johnblackbird7523]

Nice video

[@gmanmuleoutdoors169]

I've been really going back and forth about buying this gun in. 243???I won't be shooting alot over 150 yds but want a rifle that can shoot accurately out to 250 or more???

[@duanecantey5336]

Get it! My wife dropped a Colorado antelope at 250 yds with her Savage Axis .243. It’s the real deal.

[@mrarmo13]

Love the video Scott. Will definitly pay you a visit on the weekend to pick one up, it's gonna be my first firearm.

[@lylesmith6304]

So a 3 inch group is a tack driver?

[@BC-oh5gw]

Nice rifle, got the same rifle from the same place. Great yote gun will do the trick every time.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

+B Church It is a nice rifle! Easy to get the hang of and accurate for me out of the box! Thanks for watching and Keep it Real!

[@EndHimRightly]

what bipod are you using and where did you pick it up? good video!

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Thanks!!! It a Caldwell bipod I bought at Canadian Tire. If you live in the US, you can get one off amazon. If you plan on coyote hunting with the rifle, check out the longer version. This one is great for bench shooting but not sitting on the ground. Thanks for watching and the comments and always... Keep it Real!

[@williamfarnsworth27]

I have one in 30-06 and I love it, I hand load all my rounds and I've put over 1000 through it, the only thing I'm going to do to it is buy a boyds classic walnut stock and buy a nicer scope

[@WVFAN1958]

How much does one cost..and can you adjust the trigger. thanks nice review.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

+Tony Briggs Thanks Tony! It depends on where you are as far as the price is concerned, the first link below will take you to where I bought it. They will ship but I am not sure if they will to the US. The trigger is adjustable and it is a very nice set up! You will enjoy it, I did!!! I included Savage's video on the accutrigger. (2nd link) Thanks for watching! www.bullseyelondon.com/review/product/list/id/586/category/47/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5e3aJSpqrSWjqs Keep it Real! Carlin

[@mytwocentsworth798]

+Tony Briggs I've had one for a year and it just gets to be a better shooter than I am capable of. I got mine in the States from Bud's Gun Shop online, at a decent price. For fun once I took it to a long range area with steel gongs every 100 yds out to 1000yds. Never shot that long of a range before this...was able to keep on the steel out to 600 and saw the 800 & 900 fall short but just couldn't find the gongs with the stock scope on it. It's a fine shooting gun at an excellent value.

[@jonsmith3574]

The Real Outdoor Experience $300 after mail in rebate

[@ZZstaff]

How many grains was the bullets? And, did you find out the barrel twist? 1/7 or 1/9? Thank You.

[@gluegy54]

how is this for as far as barrel heat effecting the point of impact after sustained shooting? im not a hunter, im just looking for a good first bolt action rifle to use at a range that isnt going to be super expencive. not trying to break any speed records, just a casual day hitting some targets

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

+Ryan Stetson Hey Ryan, thanks for watching! I am not really able to comment on this as I am a hunter and target shoot to make sure I am properly sighted in. With the shots that I have take with this rifle, it stays accurate, mind you I am not putting a ton of shots down range. I would shoot an average of 10-20 shots each time I have it out but I have not noticed any issues. Sorry I could not provide better info! Keep it Real! Carlin

[@Oldfart2225]

+Ryan Stetson Hi Ryan. I've shot a .243 Axis on a similar basis. On most days I could shoot 6 to 8 rounds before it got hot and started to lose a little accuracy. Would leave it for a few minutes until the barrel went from hot to warm, then shoot 3 or 4 more, and repeat. In winter (around 10-15C or 50-65F around Sydney) the wait time is only a couple of minutes. In summer (35-40C or 95-105F) it might be as much as 10 or 15 minutes with no breeze. I now have a 223 Howa (also a nice economy rifle) and it is about the same, maybe a bit quicker to cool. My understanding is the heavier varmint barrels available on some rifles are less affected.

[@gluegy54]

+Oldfart2225 awsome, thanks for the info, i appreciate it!

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

You are welcome! Take care and Keep it Real

[@FogCityDude]

great video. subbed.

[@exionem]

Hello, would this rifle be a good option for plinking at 200-300 meters ? I know this rifle is aimed at hunting, but my interest would be for a nice medium plinkster rifle. Thanks!

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Thanks for watching and the question! It really depends on what you are looking for. The .223 is great for hunting in the 100-300 yd range, smaller game. I have heard many people using it to shoot out to 1000 yards after tuning the ammo, matching optics etc. If you want a decent, economical gun to hit gongs at 300 yds, that you can shoot all day, this is the one. Like I said in the review, this gun was easy to set up and fun to shoot. Have fun out there and don't forget...Keep it Real!

[@jonneet2126]

This comes with the scope and bipod? This is a no-brainer. I want one!! I have hand loaded all my ammo since I was 14 (under strict adult supervision), and I wonder if you reload?? If you do, I will bet, with some experimentation (and that's great fun to me), you will certainly come up with loads that will go into an inch or less. With practice, I bet you can come up with a load that'll average 1/2" at 100 yards. I"m going to get a price on one of these just like yours. Seems like a bargain.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

+Jon Neet Hi Jon, Unfortunately it doesn't come with the tripod but does come with a scope. I have really enjoyed shooting this gun. I don't reload but I do experiment with different brands of ammo to find the one that works best. I am sure that if you do reload, you could dial it in really tight! I hope you enjoy this gun the way I do! Thanks for watching and Keep it Real! Carlin

[@thor7356]

Jon Neet Got any tips for someone about to start reloading for the first time. Under strict adult supervision. I'm 14 and my grandfather and uncle will soon be teaching about how to reload ammo

[@jonneet2126]

Well, we used to hand weigh the powder in every round with a powder scale. I think that helped.

[@dccmadams44]

I am just using a cheap lee powder throw, about 27 gr of CF223 powder with 55gr Hornady boattail bulk bullets, mixed brass. Getting a 3 shot, 1/2 group at 100 yards after sighting it in. This can be easily duplicated. No need to hand weigh every powder load unless you are a professional match shooter.

[@ManuelofAnime]

I have one in 6.5 creedmoor that came with a bushnell 4-12 & a mossy oak camo stock. Excellent rifle that shoots really tight groups.

[@oscarbentancur7775]

La mira ya viene ceriada la 223

[@wheelinken]

can you tell me what bipod you have on there?

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

wheelinken its a 9"-13" champion bipod, it is sturdy and reasonably priced. If you are in Canada, Canadian Tire sells them. There are so many types and brands, I am sure that most will fit fine. This version attaches to the strap stud. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

[@everettwilliams31]

Cut the MUSIC or turn it way down, some of us are hard of hearing and the music drowns out the vocal. I'm sure your review was great, it looked professional but I just never understood a word you said, just da-da-ding-da-ding-da-ding, till I gave up.

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

+Local-Yokel Hey there, thanks for watching and the comments! I went back and watched the video over again and I agree! I wish I had turned the tunes down just a bit. I have certainly made those adjustments on videos after this one. This is a great gun and for the price, you can't go wrong. I appreciate the feedback! Keep it Real!

[@happycamper9300]

Agreed, the video seems good, but I cannot understand anything

[@wints4041]

great review man but cut that music out please

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Thanks Adam, we have made many improvements over the last few years, music levels being one of them! I appreciate your input! Thanks for taking the time to comment! #keepitreal

[@maxzweck6162]

nice rifle

[@PlayerPhill]

We should meet up for some hunting trip.

[@jonsmith3574]

Thanks for the video.... those groups are awful. I blame the gun

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Thanks for watching! I blame me, haha!!!

[@JaguarDieCast]

you put a bipod on it

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

I did, works great!!! Thanks for watching!

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

[@andyalvarez2940]

how much was that rifle

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Just checked the Bullseye London website. If you are in Canada, they can ship to you. Link below, thanks for watching and for your comments! Keep it Real! www.bullseyelondon.com/savage-arms-axis-ii-xp-bolt-action-rifle-with-weaver-kaspa-3-9x40mm-riflescope-223-remington-22-barrel-4-rounds-synthetic-stock-with-accutrigger-matte-black-finish-22221-canada.html

[@joemagana1079]

Cant hear you with the music

[@92sadventure71]

How far have you shot this gun since you got this?

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

+Soggy 92 I have made 300 yard shots with this thing. That is out of the box with the optic that came with it. Its a nice rifle that won't break the bank and will do the job! Thanks for watching!

[@92sadventure71]

thanks man! I appreciate it! Keep them videos coming. I just started getting in to guns and how important it is to have one. I'm saving up for this :D

[@TheRealOutdoorExperience]

Will do, thanks again for the comments! Keep it Real!

[@magnum3505]

You are not a good shot or the rifle is not very accurate .