It doesn't have the accutrigger. I read a couple reviews online about the accutrigger. From what I understand if you dont pull the trigger just right it will not fire. Some kind of saftey mechanism built into the trigger for drop purposes I'm sure.The Axis is a savage without the accutrigger. I have not shot a savage, but the accutrigger is quite something from what I hear. Everything else about them are pretty much the same with the higher priced models. Though the "higher priced" savage models are not too much more. But they are straight shooters from what I hear.
Axis/Edge uses a completely different action, so it's not the same as other Savage/Stevens actions. That is why until recently, you could not replace the horrible factory Axis stock until Boyd's began offering replacement stocks.The Axis is a savage without the accutrigger. I have not shot a savage, but the accutrigger is quite something from what I hear. Everything else about them are pretty much the same with the higher priced models. Though the "higher priced" savage models are not too much more. But they are straight shooters from what I hear.
I no longer have an Axis, but I'm glad to see that Boyds responded to market demand and has stocks now. I wonder how they got around the integral magazine situation... hmmmm...Oh that's so much bull !! Accutrigger works fine and has for many years now. . First off the axis ain't a cheaper regular savage . All new rifle to them a couple years back But a ok rifle and Boyds now has laminate stocks for it and rifle basix has trigger upgrades for those that need or want it.
You'll enjoy the rifle, I'm sure. It's not a luxury rifle by any means, but it is very accurate, and plenty durable, despite the crappy stock. The trigger is heavy but by no means intolerable. I shot an Axis ($300) side by side with my Winchester M70 Extreme Weather ($900) - both rifles chambered in .270 Win. I'm not a former USMC Sniper or anything, but I couldn't tell a single difference between them in regards to performance.Well I bought it so I guess I will find out if it will shoot or not. Thanks for all the info guys. I'm thinking a trigger swap and a new stock in the future. This is my first 30-06. I'll run a box of factory ammo through it and start on some handloads.
I'm thinking a trigger swap and a new stock in the future.