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Customer Reviews for Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt Action Rifle


Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt Action Rifle Buy Now

41 Reviews. 4.9 out of 5 Stars!
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Jon R on 12/17/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great bolt action rifle. Nice trigger. The scope is good, however, I did upgrade it to something better.

Daniel S on 03/29/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great hunting rifle for the price !!!!

David H on 03/10/2021
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this some time ago, but still have it. Its a very good rifle and a great price. Buds is always awesome.

Branden B on 11/11/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love my rifle from Budsgunshop. Super friendly service. Great rifle for a budget gun. Very accurate and well made rifle. Just make sure when you first buy to tighten all your screws to make the rifle more accurate.

Derrick B on 09/06/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Ordered it in Tuesday, signed for it on Friday. Wow. Order was just as described. I haven't had time to take her out to the range yet. The rifle is very lightweight. With a back problem like mines, this is perfect for me. The Bolt locks up tight as expected. So, no issues there. I wish the magazine would hold more rounds. The only problem I had was, when i stopped by my FFL to pick up my rifle, I could not find my name or number listed on the box or packaging. Had I not called my FFL and gave him the tracking number, he would not have been able to verify who the order belonged to. Not sure if that was done on purpose or someone dropped the ball. Otherwise, everything else is good to go.

Robert M on 06/22/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this gun back in 2011. I like the platform. I am actually considering another Savage Axis. The gun shoots well. I've never had any issues with it. The magazine retaining clip is a little sketchy but it has never broke. I just saw a video yesterday and Savage just release a new magazine for the Axis and it is way better. For a budget gun this is hard to beat for the accuracy you get. Also a lot of aftermarket companies now make parts for the Axis. If your budget doesn't allow you to buy a more expensive gun with a better stock or barrel. I would recommend a Savage Axis/ Scope combo to get you started and upgrade the stock and barrel later on.

James E on 05/22/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought this Savage Axis XP from Buds guns at a great price and service and shipping were very timely and I even got an extra $10.00 off by buying a second gun. Been shooting this .308 a lot lately and it is accurate and a very good value. I have bought several rifles and revolvers from Buds and have always been more than satisfied.

Jeff P on 05/12/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I cannot offer a valid review of this fire arm yet as I have not shot it. However, I can comment on the purchase. As always dealing with Bud's was pretty seamless and easy. It did take a little longer than I had hoped for to get the cash payment processed. But, I was not in a hurry. The fire arm came in great shake and appears to be as advertised.

Ken J on 01/21/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I'm still waiting for my ffl from you, please. Thank you!

Paul C on 01/07/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a beautiful, light and great shooting gun. I will probably be buying more in different calibers. Buds was great with super fast shipping even during Christmas holidays.

Terry H on 03/15/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Fair pricing,fast service,great products,what more can I say,will use Buds gun shop many more times,,thank you

Darrell S on 03/01/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The gun is great I love it and the service is fantastic.

Jesse D on 11/09/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

A simple and fairly inexpensive rifle. Came with a scope Bushnell that is decent. I like it and would recommend it to people looking for something to start out with. Nice bolt turn and pull but needs to be used more to smooth it out. Removable magazine is held in place by a piece of plastic that I don't like. I also don't like the hollow plastic stock or the flex just behind the hand guard. While I don't think anything will break in the near future it still brings concern to the back of my mind.

Edgar M on 03/03/2016
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Great rifle! Shoots great too. My only thing is the mag gets a little worn and starts to fall. Otherwise it's a 5 star.

Cesar C on 02/18/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I purchased this Savage Axis XP 308 back in January 2016. I've had no issues with this rifle at all. Accuracy right out of the box was great, just a few inches up and right, but got it zeroed in with no issue. Scope retains zero with no issues. Recoil, well it's a .308, not a .22LR, but definitely not a .50BMG either. It's a nice recoil. Ammo is a little pricey, but for a bolt action with 4+1, it's not unbearable. You're probably not going to be using this to clear rooms. As a starter to intermediate hunting rifle, it's great for it's intended purposes. You can really enjoy this rifle at the range as well. Like I mentioned earlier, there's not much kick so shooting from a prone or bench position is a breeze. Customization is very limited due to lack of aftermarket parts availability. But a bipod, sling, and a nice 10rd mag which can be found for about $95.00, will make this gun into a nice "tactical" rifle. I outfitted mine with a Voodoo Tactical cheek stock riser and ammo pouch from amazon.com, UTG combat bipod from amazon.com, and an OD green sling also from amazon.com and my rifle looks great. I'm saving up for a suppressor and barrel threading job though.

John K on 08/19/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great package for the money!

Keith G on 02/28/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very accurate rifle right out of the box. Scope was already sighted in and ready to go.

Michael J on 10/22/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Received my rifle today. The transaction was easy and Buds shipping was quick. I will order from Buds again. Thanks

Ryan J on 09/23/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

outstanding weapon! out of the box. no zero/BZO. 300+ meter shot in heart on female mule deer with thick brush. yes, i am the man! but this weapon did the work in this case. nothing bad to say about savage.

Rory S on 09/17/2014
Rating:   2 of 5 Stars!

Bud's was great, but I had a hard time getting decent groups from this rifle. I was getting 3" groups at 100 yards, then I'd start hitting the target way off from the group. I get 1.5 inch groups with my Tikka .243. and I don't consider myself a great shooter. The scope that comes with the Savage Axis is very cheap and I think that is part of the problem. I wanted to put a picatinny rail on this rifle to mount one of my good scopes and I couldn't get the screws out that held the scope mounts that came with the rifle. I had to bring it to a gunsmith and have him drill out the screws That cost $80 plus I had the expense of a new rail. This turned into a huge project that wasn't really worth it. I had so much aggravation that I should have just bought another Tikka! Actually, I did eventually buy a Tikka in .308 -- from Bud's of course!

Daniel W on 01/30/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Really nice weapon, came boxed up and excellent condition, I was hesitant to buy online but this has an excellent experience. These guys at Bud's are professional and take care of business. Just bought another firearm from them and hope to do more business.

Sean T on 01/28/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome rifle a little heavy on the trigger but thats an easy spring cut. The bolt is nice and smooth and this package comes with a nice Bushnell 3-9×40 scope shooting+/- 2moa out of the box. I highly recommend this gun for if your on a budget.

David S on 12/21/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The Savage Axis is a very nice rifle. It is very light and the action is smooth. This is a beautiful rifle for an amazing price.

Colin R on 09/08/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Ordered the rifle around labor day and it got here on time despite the long weekend. Buds is excellent as always. Will be a returning customer. Rifle is beautiful and functions flawlessly. Took a couple rounds to sight in. Now it is on target and ready for hunting. This is a hunting rifle, it does not have a heavy barrel. So, it heats up after 4-6 rounds. Do not wish to do constant fire with this rifle. The heat from the barrel may morph the stocks forearm. The free floated barrel is a feature I really love. As well as the detachable mag. Now buds lies here. They say it's 3+1 but in reality its 4+1. Awesome rifle

Nick Z on 07/26/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Liking it so far! The only hitch at this point was my assumption that the rifle would be ready to shoot after a quick cleaning. After putting 10 rounds through at 100 yards I was all over the place and couldn't seem to get any consistency. Well... turns out the scope wasn't mounted very well and had come loose... it's like checking to make sure your computer is plugged in I guess, it's step #1 but we're all guilty of it. After a bit of self-loathing I'm now able to focus on the rifle itself. It's got a heavy trigger and the bolt dang near hits the scope on its way up, but those are my only complaints. A great gun for the price, and something I look forward to shooting with in the future.

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