Savage Axis XP: .223 Remington or .308 Winchester?

wswartzendruber

I've decided to buy a Savage Axis XP at some point. I just can't decide if I want to go with a .223 or .308 chamber. If I go with .223, then it will be compatible with my AR-15 and I will need to buy only one type of ammunition (their .223 chamber is compatible with NATO 5.56 mm). On the other hand, the .308 round has more stopping power. I don't know if I will hunt deer with it.

sikpuppy · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:20 am Post subject:

How about a gas chamber?

wswartzendruber · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:30 am Post subject:

sikpuppy · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:32 am Post subject:

A gas chamber is more humane than shooting. I think, maybe.

notageek · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:35 am Post subject:

Nice. @OP.

Although, I hope you're aware all members of long range shooting ranges are considered as terrorists. If you really want to stay under the radar, you'll have to find a creative way to pursue your hobby.
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sikpuppy · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:37 am Post subject:

notageek · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:39 am Post subject:

You must be new here.

But just for fun, ask him why it isn't an option for him.
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sikpuppy · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:20 am Post subject:

NotQuiteSane · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:28 am Post subject:

Too lazy to look that up, is it CRF or push feed? Also, are those your only choices? personally I'd argue for a 308, 30-06, 300 win mag, or one of their derivatives. Then learn to handload and cast and tailor your ammo to the task.

Also if you might use it to hunt deer, in many areas you must use a caliber greater than 0.23 inch. if you don't like 30's, maybe try a 6mm PPC? or a 7mm-08, both are designed with accuracy in mind.

NQS
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aCOSwt · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 9:50 am Post subject:

wsw : If you selected this particular model because it's a passion, then go on following your passion and don't ask for advices. You are necessarily the only one who can be right.

If you are looking for a rationale somewhere then :

- The only advice I would give is to consider the price for the cartridges together with an estimation of the number of cartridges you are likely to shoot.
As an example, over there, the price for a .375 is between 3 and 4 times the price for a .240 and 10 boxes of 20 cost more than the rifle... so...

After, I have no experience with the calibers you mention. My only experience is with .240 .300 and .375 Mag
.240 Mag is definitely my preferred choice. As far as boars and deers are concerned (I never faced any rhino around there you know...), anything > .240 Mag is definitely overkill as it offers a couple of undesirable side effects. (Particularly if you intend to have the result for lunch...)
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BoneKracker · Veteran Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Posts: 1498 Location: U.S.A.

I said .308, but what you really want is to save your pennies until you can get a better one.

Or you could get a nice AR-10 or tactical shotgun to compliment your AR-15.

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notageek · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 1:49 pm Post subject:

http://www.redwolfairsoft.com/redwolf/airsoft/Sniper_Rifles_Tanaka_Tanaka_L96_Covered_Sniper_Black_Version.htm
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big dave · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:42 pm Post subject:

wildhorse · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:45 pm Post subject:

Put more money and time into your own education. Move out of that violent shit place of yours as soon as you have a good job. And try to get your Iraq nightmares of all those angels fixed by a nice counselor.

NotQuiteSane · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:41 pm Post subject:

wswartzendruber · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:43 pm Post subject:

My education is free and I have only one semester left.

NotQuiteSane · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 6:51 pm Post subject:

bogamol · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:26 pm Post subject:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVs1IL0fL8

I voted .308 since it seems like it would cover a broader set of uses...hunting, target shooting. The smaller caliber, you can't really hunt with and since the gun is pretty long, it's not a defense weapon. However, if you are sure you aren't going to hunt with it and want a long range rifle for target shooting that has less recoil, then get the weenie caliber.

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wildhorse · Posted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 11:43 pm Post subject:

flysideways · Tux's lil' helper Joined: 29 Jan 2005 Posts: 145

If it has to be the Axis, 308. The 308 has a much better ammo selection for a multitude of uses. The 223 is 9 twist which is OK but a 223 bolt gun is better in 8 or 7, you can shoot bullets that are happier at long ranges. There are multiple Savages that are 7 twist 223s, maybe spend a few more dollars up front.

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wildhorse · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:18 am Post subject:

pjp

bogamol · Posted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:29 pm Post subject:

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