I am looking at buying this rifle. For hunting use, ranges from 10' to 400 yards.....mostly going to use a Harris bipod for longer shots. Does this stock need to be swapped out with something like a Boyd's stock?

Name: Savage Axis II Bolt Rifle 6.5 Creedmore S/S 22 Blk Syn
Brand: Savage Arms
SKU: 719005178
Availability: OutOfStock

I have this rifle and changing the stock out is a personal preference. Changing it out will not make it shoot better or worse. I would go and shoot it to see how you perform with it and make your decision based off that.

The stocks are not as stiff as they could be but inside 400 yards it may be fine. That not a long reach for that gun. I am looking at that model My plans arr to see how it shoots and go from there.

Hi David, Thats a great gun for the money. I would suggest you not go the bipod route on this gun. I would urge you to get a pair of adjustable height Shooting sticks. They are much more versatile and allow you many different shooting positions. Even a single Monopod that doubles as a walking stick can increase your shooting skill alot. The bi pods add weight and bulk to your gun that is better left off if given a choice. Good luck.

I have this rifle and changing the stock out is a personal preference. Changing it out will not make it shoot better or worse. I would go and shoot it to see how you perform with it and make your decision based off that.