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Maybe I have it all wrong but I thought the .308 Winchester Stainless used to be a Model 16 since it was short action? At any rate as I understand it they are renaming the various models that were based on the 110. Where they were using 10,11,12,14,16 to define different categories of short...

I've heard all the stories and seen issues at the rang but like I said the one my buddy bought has been flawless. The press in barrel would be a no go for me but it's not like Sig Sauer hasn't done the same thing.

It's the cheaper "Axis' version that doesn't have the Accu Trigger like the "Axis II" but my understanding is you can tune it down to the 2.5-3.5 lb range with a couple of bucks worth of parts (or possibly just a spring trim) while still keeping it drop safe, they are supposed to be 6 lb...

I've had less than perfect success in the past with some of the lower cost rifles and especially low dollar Chinese scopes. A friend bought a Remington 770 with a no name scope (Looks.like a Bushnell Banner) a few years and over a dozen deer ago for his son and other than tightening the scope...

I'm going to hunt it as stock as possible. It will only get mods if I believe they are absolutely necessary (IE a 9 lb trigger, actual verified issues with mounts or scope, actual stringing contributed to stick, etc). All I plan to do initially is prep the scope base and mounts, check the...

Assuming that's a Crossfire II they have Leupold like eye relief, pretty good build quality and the newer ones appear to have upgraded glass (they are clearer at higher mag than the earlier ones). It's not a high end scope by any means but it's very serviceable. I'm not a big fan of the new...

Having cleaned decades of copper fouling out of a new-to-me .257 Wby I feel your pain.

Did you have an issue with the OEM Aluminum Weavers?

1. I suspect the newer models have fixed the safety issue. I will certainly check it 2. I've read reports of 7-9 lb on early models but have heard new ones are around 4-6 lb I'm going to try to use as is but will resort to a slight shortening of the spring or replacement if it's required. 3...

I've had a fair number of 110 through the years and agree it was incredibly well designed to be economical to manufacture with very little impact on durability. The Axis doubles down on that. We shall see.

Okay guys I've been called on my hypocrisy. It's been pointed out to me that when I criticize some of the cheaper offerings it's often based on brief impressions and opinions. I don't have sustained experienced with the items in question. As a result I have purchased a new rifle to deer hunt...

My Great Uncle used to use them as his "farm bullet" out of a .30/06. Could use them for both deer and coyotes.

Not a Savage Model 1920 "Baby Springfield" by chance? I've always really wanted one of those rifles.

I seem to recall Sako and Tikka using a 1 in 11 for a while.

In America the .30/06 was pretty much our default caliber for a long time and I suspect it still is if you are talking hunting. 5.56/.223 Remington, 6.5 Creedmoor and 7.62x51/.308 Winchester all outsell it now but that's likely more shooting sports driven. To be honest if I'm going to shoot a...