A big(ger) bore Savage?

[illinoisburt]

So there are some really good deals floating around right now on Savage rifles and they have a $75 rebate. I've been toying with the idea of buying one in 30-06 specifically to swap out with a new Shaw 9.3x62 barrel. Not expecting the world but a safari gun for $500 seems like something that just should be done. Is there any specific reasons not to try it with an Axis such as stock recoil concerns or likely feed issues?

 

[VoodooMountain]

The size of the ejection port may be a hindrance.

The Savage magazine is ...sub par

Stock will need to be swapped out along with the recoil lug.

Trigger is made of sintered metal so stoning it isn't a great idea.

I'm bias and don't like the axis though. I really like most of savage in general.

 

[troy fairweather]

Spend a few more bucks and get a normal savage. Recoil with the axis stock would suck. 9.3 is a great cartridge. Easy to make from 06 but ppu ammo is so cheap it's not worth the time. It would make a nice heavy brush gun.
you could always get a gun and have it rebored, think it around $200.