Any one have a Axis 243 HB?

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indie_rocker

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I have an Axis II in 308. I think the line has somewhat of a "cult" following. The accutrigger is an incredible setup and depending on if your Axis is a series one or two you will or will not have it. From what I understand though, Timney makes a great aftermarket setup for the first series. I absolutely love mine and it really started to perform well when I dressed it in a Boyds stock.

To be clear, it worked just fine from the factory and no modifications or additional accessories are needed. (Well, a shoulder strap made transport much easier). A box of ammo had me sighted in. I came across a barely used Boyds stock on a local gun forum for $60 and would have been a fool to not jump on it. The added weight is a worthy trade-off for the additional overall stability of the platform. If I was going to be hiking 10 miles with the Axis on my back though, I would be putting the plastic stock back on.
 
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T. O'Heir

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$189 even for an entry level rifle isn't to be sneezed at. Biggest difference between your 10, 11 and the Axis is there's no Accutrigger in the Axis.
 
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NHSHOOTER

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axis II has a accutrigger but personally after shooting one with a accutrigger I would still swap it over to a timney...jmo
 
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A pause for the COZ

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I got my mits on my Axis on Monday. Looks pretty good, well worth the $189+shipping+ FFL fee for it. Total came to $235 after rebate.
Its in the safe for now. When I get in the mood pretty sure I will add a Boyds stock.

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stagpanther

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If it is a Axis 1 (non-accutrigger) do not despair! While I do know others have managed to get good results with the stock trigger--I've learned from the several axes I've had that the addition of a rifle basix trigger, along with a bit of fore-end "stiffening" can make the axis into an outstanding shooter.
 
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surveyor

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Just picked up one with a redfield 3x9x40 something, a set of small base 308 rcbs dies, rcbs 243 neck die, rcbs 243 precision mic, redding 243 dies, 360 pcs of once fired 243 brass, and 360 105 amaxes in a trade.

Yes stock and trigger will be changed, and possibly scope. Rifle shot 20 times total.

Hard to walk away from for what it was offered for.
 
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Jimbo-Indy

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Check on YouTube for "the hide". I know the guy who writes this and pretty sure he has a heavy barrel Axis as one of his projects that he wrote about. I know he is a straight shooter.
 
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stagpanther

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I've had several axese rifles and tried the spring trim method once--I advise against it, the way the trigger group pivots in the frame that holds it can potentially lead to an AD.

One day I was at a range and simply closed the bolt on my 270 and boom! away she went (the bullet impacted the target nearly in the bull's :) ). Best trigger I found was the rifle basix, simple and good pull, and half the price of a timney which I also tried.
 
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baddarryl

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I've had several axese rifles and tried the spring trim method once--I advise against it, the way the trigger group pivots in the frame that holds it can potentially lead to an AD.
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As noted in my thread above I used a lighter spring as advised rather than trimming. I have had no issues with mine. Just FYI.
 
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