Savage Axis 2 Pro vs New 110 Core Hunter am I crazy.

[4IDARCHER]

While I have at times lusted after a Model 70 Supergrade in Maple or a Ruger # 1 in 7X57, most of the time I appreciate the value and simplicity of the Savage bolt guns. I have decided it is time to add another.

With a discount I am blessed to have I can pick up one of the new Savage Core Hunters with the Accustock V2 for the same price as the Savage Axis 2 Pro. I like the newest version with the darker stock and the spiral fluted barrel but understand that is just my personal likes. At first it would seem like a no-brained but here is why I am going back and forth. While I am intrigued by the new Accustock V2, I don’t think I will use the LOP adjustment other than having it all the way out to the 13.75 max which is the same LOP as the Axis. The adjustable comb height is nice, but this rifle is going to be a simple .308 all around right now and I am going to probably ditch the pic rail on either to mount a scope as low as possible. While the Accustock has the potential to be more accurate it is also close to a pound heavier. That is more than the weight of the suppressor I plan to use.

I could keep going back and forth for each but what I am looking for is which one would you choose for a no frills, truck gun that will basically be a tester for some NAS3 ammo. Pros/Cons of each choice?

 

[Truck24hr]

Pros/Cons of each choice?

They're both still Savages. There's probably still some Tikka 308's on Europtic as cheap.

 

[Turkeytider]

The new Core 110’s are supposed to have some significant changes ( for the better ) to address some bolt functionality issues. Looking forward to some user reviews. In general, the 110 line is and always has been a grade up from the Axis line. I have a 110 action that I transferred from a hunting rifle into another stock and barrel for a fun range rifle. Like it very much.

 

[Kyguy]

After having spent last year playing with and rebarreling Savage Axis rifles in various forms, including a new Axis Pro along with a couple of 110 actions....110 beats the Axis EVERY time.

The improvements on the 110 bolt are interesting and should only make it better. I'd buy one to fiddle with but I'm currently enamored with some lever action rifles.

 

[Turkeytider]

After having spent last year playing with and rebarreling Savage Axis rifles in various forms, including a new Axis Pro along with a couple of 110 actions....110 beats the Axis EVERY time.

The improvements on the 110 bolt are interesting and should only make it better. I'd buy one to fiddle with but I'm currently enamored with some lever action rifles.

The extraction/ ejection system has been redone. While probably not Tikka smooth, the action is supposedly improved as well. Improved stock with adjustability will be a real plus as well.