In need of recommendations for rifles

[CarlitoElPipo]

Hey guys, recently purchased a savage arms axis ii, I love the thing its accurate as hell but I'm looking to get something a bit higher quality. I'll be shooting at about 100-150 yards, but with future plans of shooting farther for hunting down the line. I've been recommended the Tikka ultra lite with a diamondback scope from vortex. Would anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks.

 

[NeedleCrook]

What’s your budget? How often do you want to shoot? Just hunting or plan on regularly shooting? Lightweight or not as concerned?

 

[CarlitoElPipo]

What’s your budget? How often do you want to shoot? Just hunting or plan on regularly shooting? Lightweight or not as concerned?

I should've mentioned that prior. Im gonna be between shooting and hunting. Budget between scope and rifle would be around 1000-1400$.

 

[IdahoBeav]

I should've mentioned that prior. Im gonna be between shooting and hunting. Budget between scope and rifle would be around 1000-1400$.

Keep the rifle you have and put all of your budget into a new scope. I'd do the NF SHV 4-14x50 F1, but there are a number of other good options.

 

[NeedleCrook]

Honestly I’d suggest keeping what you have, invest in a nicer scope if you want- not sure what you have now? And just go shooting. Out to 100-150 yards is nothing. You can upgrade your stock, trigger, scope, invest in bipod, tripod, good rings, good muzzle brake, and then upgrade gun later.

 

[NeedleCrook]

XRS Chassis System

The XRS Chassis is designed for shooters that want the fit and feel of a traditional shaped rifle stock with the benefits of a modern precision rifle chassis system.

mdttac.com

Cool chassis available in savage action. Might be a bit heavy. Trigger would probably be the first upgrade
Something like this? I’m not familiar with savage but know how important a trigger is

Savage Accutrigger

Replacement trigger for all Savage rifles that use the Accutrigger.

timneytriggers.com

 

[Nightstandx]

Ruger Precision Rifle 6.5 PRC Bolt-Action Rifle... $1600, think this should be good enough.

 

[CarlitoElPipo]

XRS Chassis System

The XRS Chassis is designed for shooters that want the fit and feel of a traditional shaped rifle stock with the benefits of a modern precision rifle chassis system.

mdttac.com

Cool chassis available in savage action. Might be a bit heavy. Trigger would probably be the first upgrade
Something like this? I’m not familiar with savage but know how important a trigger is

Savage Accutrigger

Replacement trigger for all Savage rifles that use the Accutrigger.

timneytriggers.com

So I was looking into the chassis systems but I don't know the real advantage of a chassis besides weight I imagine? Also, I purchased the m carbo trigger kit but it wasnt compatible with this trigger system since its a newer model than what M carbo offers.

Is that trigger for any type of savage arms model? I'm gonna have to look into it. It does have a crazy trigger pull, had to be like 6-7 lbs.

 

[NeedleCrook]

https://files.elfsightcdn.com/eafe4a4d-3436-495d-b748-5bdce62d911d/34c2740c-5580-4af9-84fd-39f92614b8ab/Savage-Accutrigger-638-Compatibility.pdf

Compatibility list

A nicer trigger will also eliminate creep

Edit- to add

For me I wanted an aftermarket stock on my river American because- 1) the factory stock is flimsy- and it can contact the barrel 2) I wanted a more vertical grip for better shooting fundamentals, and 3) most importantly- looks cooler.

 

[CarlitoElPipo]

https://files.elfsightcdn.com/eafe4a4d-3436-495d-b748-5bdce62d911d/34c2740c-5580-4af9-84fd-39f92614b8ab/Savage-Accutrigger-638-Compatibility.pdf

Compatibility list

A nicer trigger will also eliminate creep

Edit- to add

For me I wanted an aftermarket stock on my river American because- 1) the factory stock is flimsy- and it can contact the barrel 2) I wanted a more vertical grip for better shooting fundamentals, and 3) most importantly- looks cooler.

Thanks man i appreicate your information alot. I believe looking coolers helps you shoot better so I would've put that at #1 lol.

 

[Steve300xcw]

. I've been recommended the Tikka ultra lite with a diamondback scope from vortex. Would anyone have any recommendations?

I'd recommend not a vortex. Preferably a scope that is known for being a good scope, instead of being known for how good the warranty is....

 

[NeedleCrook]

Haha, yes I saved it for last for the dramatic effect. But it definitely improves moa, at least that’s what I tell myself.

 

[eric1115]

Hey guys, recently purchased a savage arms axis ii, I love the thing its accurate as hell but I'm looking to get something a bit higher quality. I'll be shooting at about 100-150 yards, but with future plans of shooting farther for hunting down the line. I've been recommended the Tikka ultra lite with a diamondback scope from vortex. Would anyone have any recommendations?

Thanks.

I'd recommend a T3X (not super lite) in .223 or 6.5CM, and instead of the Vortex get a Trijicon Huron if money is tight or a Credo if there's room in the budget (or try to hold out for a SWFA 6x).

This combo (properly assembled) will be a reliable, quality option that will give you tons of room to grow as a rifleman.

 

[RWT]

If you want a new rifle. My build list would be
Tikka - pick your caliber and model but keep it around $1100 max 308 or smaller
Warne pic rail $100
Warne MT rings - $130
Trijicon huron 3x9 - $350. Euro optics. Just passed the drop test.

Also consider UM rings if you go with a Tikka.

The rest of the $ spend on Vibra tight, acetone, ammo and inch lb wrench.

 

[LightFoot]

If you want a new rifle. My build list would be
Tikka - pick your caliber and model but keep it around $1100 max 308 or smaller
Warne pic rail $100
Warne MT rings - $130
Trijicon huron 3x9 - $350. Euro optics. Just passed the drop test.

Also consider UM rings if you go with a Tikka.

The rest of the $ spend on Vibra tight, acetone, ammo and inch lb wrench.

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