I've been itching to get a .280AI for a few years now. I have brass, bullets, and dies, but not the rifle. I've narrowed my choices to either the Savage Axis II (with Accutrigger) or the Kimber Hunter. It appears the price difference is about $450. Whichever rifle I buy I would likely top with a Leupold VX-5HD 3-15x.
Now, I know a lot of people really dislike the Savage Axis II, but I have one in .25-06 and I like it. It is very, very accurate. So keeping in mind that I like the Savage Axis II, which of the following should I do?
1. Buy the Savage Axis II.
2. Sell a Ruger Hawkeye Stainless in .25-06 to generate the funds to step up to a Kimber Hunter.
The Hawkeye has been sitting in a box for 5 years. I originally bought it for my daughter but it was too big and heavy so I bought the Axis. It will most likely continue to sit in the box for at least several more years if I don't sell it.
I realize that the Kimber is a "nicer" rifle, but how much nicer and in what specific ways? Are those improvements over the Axis II worth giving up the Hawkeye?
Now, I know a lot of people really dislike the Savage Axis II, but I have one in .25-06 and I like it. It is very, very accurate. So keeping in mind that I like the Savage Axis II, which of the following should I do?
1. Buy the Savage Axis II.
2. Sell a Ruger Hawkeye Stainless in .25-06 to generate the funds to step up to a Kimber Hunter.
The Hawkeye has been sitting in a box for 5 years. I originally bought it for my daughter but it was too big and heavy so I bought the Axis. It will most likely continue to sit in the box for at least several more years if I don't sell it.
I realize that the Kimber is a "nicer" rifle, but how much nicer and in what specific ways? Are those improvements over the Axis II worth giving up the Hawkeye?