The Savage Axis Gets a MakeOver! She's Pretty!!!

I put a new Boyd stock and Leupold scope on the Savage Axis. It turns out Great! ‪@leverbolt7699‬

[@longdarn]

I don’t wish to be picky I am just trying to help. I worked in the aerospace industry for 30 years and it was my responsibility to teach employees how to use torque wrenches and measuring equipment. If you torque a fastener more than once it places an unknown torque value on that fastener. It’s always best to get the fastener snug before torque. Also removing fasteners with a torque wrench will damage it. Just my anal two cents. I have the Savage Axis 25-06 and love it. I put a Rifle Basix trigger on it and JB welded the removable trigger guard housing along with some JB weld in the wrist section of the stock. Most recently bought a forearm stiffening kit. Loving the videos and the upgrades. Keep them coming!

[@richwilcox9564]

Gorgeous! Love them Boyds stocks.

[@sammartinez8084]

Great show my friend 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@leverbolt7699]

Thank you 👍

[@rbm6184]

I put Boyds on both my Savage Axis rifles and it for sure made a difference in tightening bullet groups down range from the factory stock although the newer Axis factory stocks seem to be much better than the old original ones. I do put thread locker on all my scope mounts bases and rings. I didn't once and the scope shook loose and lost zero from a quad (4 wheeler) rifle rack. It cost me a four point buck so lesson learned. I also don't put my rifles on racks anymore and prefer to sling them on my shoulder. Yes eye relief but I also level the scope to the receiver for proper reticle line up. If the rings fit well then I don't bother lapping the rings. Leveling the scope is not as important for closer range but if a scope is not leveled then shooting at longer range can cause shots to be off because of reticle cant or leaning at an angle. I always check my zero before a hunt but thread locking and proper torque of screws will stop loosening and movement of the scope.

[@blackie1of4]

Nice upgrades! I also went with the Boyd's stock on my Savage Axis ii stainless steel.. and what a difference in looks ❤️ It was accurate before.. and it is still accurate with the upgrade! I was impressed to say the least 😃 Great video and information.. definitely helpful going from start to finish. One thing I've noticed with my Axis is if I tighten the action and give it a lose tap while holding it vertical on to the floor.. it seats it in the recoil lug nicely. Also it's perfectly centered! Then I finish tightening up. Thanks for sharing this brother

[@frankwrogg2515]

I think we forget that there is 60k psi in your face with some of these calibers

[@leverbolt7699]

Thanks for the comment Frank! I agree, it is definitely something to remind ourselves and others of from time to time! The best and most drastic example I can think of is Kentucky Ballistics 50 cal exploding! WHEW! Thanks for watching, have a good one!

[@ivobiancucci4528]

Nice stock but my Savage Axis is 223 shoots great with the factory stock Should do a before and after shooting video with the original stock and the boyds stock

[@kylecasetta4091]

Well now I have a winter project. Have the same axis 2506 and it to needs a updated look too

[@michaelrihel9584]

Nice stock and scope. Does that monte carlo stock get your eye centered up better in scope? I realize you had a different scope on with your old stock. Please do a video shooting with that stock on the rifle!! Also, what length of pull did you go with and what recoil pad? Cool set up!

[@Gokywildcats11]

I have the same one. Any was thinking how i can make this a nice shooting rifle.

[@Gokywildcats11]

Do you have a stock # to purchase that same stock

[@damienbradley5550]

Are you interested in selling the old stock I bought the youth version of that gun in 6.5 and can’t find the spacers to fix the length of pull