I can dial the accutrigger on my Savage down to just over 2 lbs. without any modifications by me. I usually hunt with them just under 3 lbs. I've gotten to the point where I am so used to the Accutrigger that I don't shoot as well without one. I think if people just give the Accutrigger an honest try, they will fall in love with it as I have. I honestly think some people are more offended by the blade as a second "unnecessary safety" that they can't see what a great trigger it actually is. The loathing of any secondary safety by some in the rifle community is quite strong. It's a shame because the Accutrigger is just a darn good trigger.
I would have zero qualms about epoxy bedding a heavy barreled Axis II into a thumbhole Boyd's stock and pounding steel at 300-500 yards. The rifle is up to it if the optics and shooter are.
