Savage Axis(EDGE) .308

[Diragono]

I have been wanting to get into bench shooting and have been looking at a very inexpensive way to do this. After reading a lot into it I started my search for a Mosin Nagat. However, considering it for a long time I decided to purchase a new weapon rather than have to deal with any cosmoline removal or anything.

So, today I purchased a Savage Edge, I think they calll them Axis now, in a .308 win caliber. It weighs in at what feels like around 6 lbs without scope, but for the gun design and it being a Savage, I just couldn't pass it up for the price. Usually, I stay away from Walmart, but today I hang my head in shame as this is where I bought the gun. I called around to some Gun shops and no one could beat their price, or they didn't carry the caliber I wanted.

Walmart has the gun in .223, 30-06, 7mm, .308 and there was another caliber I think, but I really don't remember. They have it for $267.77, a great deal if you ask me. I was out the door for $333, that was the gun, a box of ammo, a swivel target, a can of oil and a carton of Ice cream

Now, to find me a scope so I can get some range time in!

[felinesNfreedom]

Harvested a Deer earlier this year with my new edge. I picked up the .308 also the only thing I don't like is the heavy trigger but for the price its hard to beat. I picked mine up with a scope for 275 out the door.

[Caster]

Well, you know you have to post pictures or no one will believe you right??

Just kidding! Savage makes great rifles. I've had several, and I just picked up a model 10 PC in 308 myself. You did alright. No one can compete with Wal-of china-Mart for prices. You'll love the Savage, and to be honest, AND I am sorry cuz I know I am fixin' to really hurt some folks feelings, it's twice the rifle the Mosin is. Okay, maybe not if you need to club a Zombie over the head, but for accuracy, it's going to be tough to beat.

Good Job!

[Diragono]

Hah, I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow.

I really like it so far, but I need a scope for it. Anyone know of a decent low cost scope that will mount out of box to get me started?

And yea they do have pretty good prices...I'm sure if I called all the gun stores in east tn I could have probably found the scoped edge for around the same price or maybe someone could have beat their price but I would have to drive forever to get it. Walmart had a good price on a Mossberg Maverick 12 gauge pump that I've got my eye on as well

[Patrick Henry]

decent quality and good value scopes: Nikon Pro-Staff and Redfield. Wally World usually carries the Nikon Pro-Staff

[Diragono]

Not the best picture, was taken with my droid. That's a box of Federal ammo, figured I'd buy the cheap stuff until I get used to the gun. Just ordered me a scope off opticsplanet.net It comes with picatinny weaver rings, are those decent or should I invest in better rings before I mount?

Edited March 29, 2011 by Diragono

[Caster]

:DLooks naked without some glass:D

Nice. You will enjoy.

[LagerHead]

What kind of ice cream?

I like my Savage. They are the bang for the buck rifles, that's for sure.

[Caster]

What kind of ice cream?

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Swear, I was thinking the same thing!

[Diragono]

Had to go with the cookies and cream...I'm a sucker for that flavor, don't know why

And yea, my scope shipped today so hopefully will have it in a day or two...will post updated pic when I get it

[Jonnin]

Computer freaked double post.

Edited March 29, 2011 by Jonnin

[Jonnin]

What wallmarts around chattanooga have long guns? The ones I have hit do not, but I have not made any effort to tour their stores either. Heck, it takes 1/2 an hour to get a box of ammo at the one closest to me, you hunt down an employee, then they hunt down the person with the keys, ....

I was looking at the single shot H&R survivor 308 but if I can get a savage in that price range, I might do that instead. Certainly worth a look-see, though I really like the stock and design of that single shot..

[Diragono]

Jonnin, the one in Dayton does as that is where I bought my rifle. The one in Soddy Daisy does and I'm almost positive the one in Hixson does as well. All those stores are only 15-30 minute drive depending where exactly you live. If your ever in Athens they still sell them too

[Jonnin]

Jonnin, the one in Dayton does as that is where I bought my rifle. The one in Soddy Daisy does and I'm almost positive the one in Hixson does as well. All those stores are only 15-30 minute drive depending where exactly you live. If your ever in Athens they still sell them too

Awesome, thanks a bunch! I know where those are, hixson would be the closest to me.

[Diragono]

Not a problem, and if your looking for a shotgun, the Dayton store has a Mossberg Maverick 88 12gauge pump for 187.99. It's next on my list. If your a fan of Mossberg rifles they had a .270 there but I'm not sure of the model. Also had the Remington Model 770 for 297 and they had a Remington Model 700 for 367 I think it was. Hixson probably carries all those as it seems most Walmarts carry the same guns.

The savage I bought comes in a Camo paint too, but it was a bit more expensive.

[Jonnin]

Sounds great. One at a time though, I cant afford to buy the place out all at once even at those prices...

I don't need camo. I don't hunt, its not all that attractive to me, and if its zombie time and they are close enough to see this type of gun, I am in trouble...

[Guest Aces&8s]

Great buy! I love my Savage .30-'06, it is a great rifle.