I have a friend who is wanting to get his grand children a good starter gun for deer only and asked me about the Savage Axis. I told him I would have to ask the pros as I know nothing about the Axis. Anyone have any input?
Jimmy, I'm sure the Axis is probably a great shooter, but it comes in a synthetic stock with a standard length of pull, probably 13 1/2 to 13 3/4". That might be too log for younger folks. He might want to stay with a Savage, but get one in a wood stock that can be cut, and later lengthened as the kids grow.
Posts: 20169 | Location: Very NW NJ up in the Mountains | Registered: 14 June 2009
Check out Weatherby. I believe they sell a package rifle with a scope and two stocks. A youth stock and a full size stock for when the kid gets bigger.
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Posts: 74 | Location: FL | Registered: 21 January 2011
The Axis comes in a youth model too, as does the Stevens 200 Short action. Also comes in a package youth gun with a scope. I don't think Savage includes an adult stock with the initial purchase but they offer an upgrade to an sdult stock for any youth gun for about $50 or so.
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Posts: 11142 | Location: Texas, USA | Registered: 22 September 2003
Originally posted by carpetman1: I guess which starter gun to get would depend on the type race.
You mean you would advise a different starter gun for Caucasians as opposed to Asians, for example? I have grandchildren of two different races and I was planning to start them both on the same cut-down Sako L461 with an H&R pencil barrel on it. Should I alter my plans?
Posts: 13248 | Location: Henly, TX, USA | Registered: 04 April 2001
