Savage 25-06... Which model?

[jdk81]

I am looking at getting a new rifle and have it narrowed down to a Savage calibered in 25-06. I have found that most people would consider Savage to be most accurate out of the box. I will use this for yotes, deer, and (once upgraded) long range target shooting. Longest shot I will be taking in the mean time is probably no more than 300 yards. Which model will be most accurate out of the box? Will the Axis be fine? I plan on putting good glass on it and then saving up for a B&C, or some other nice stock.

What do you guys think?

 

[BiG tRaV aus]

I am looking at getting a new rifle and have it narrowed down to a Savage calibered in 25-06. I have found that most people would consider Savage to be most accurate out of the box. I will use this for yotes, deer, and (once upgraded) long range target shooting. Longest shot I will be taking in the mean time is probably no more than 300 yards. Which model will be most accurate out of the box? Will the Axis be fine? I plan on putting good glass on it and then saving up for a B&C, or some other nice stock.

What do you guys think?

The Axis has a few issues the trigger being one of them as I have found out recently as I was looking at the options myself the marlin has a better trigger and by what I have read is more accurate generally. If you want to go the savage route save a few more dollars and buy the model 11/111 long range hunter.

 

[jdk81]

I would love too, problem is that I do not have too much to dump into a new gun at the moment. I am looking for a decent gun that will shoot MOA. That would be more accurate than I would actually need it anyways for hunting/general long range plinking. Would the Marlin XS7 be a better choice?

 

[Tikkamike]

Tikka T3

 

[Korhil78]

Tikka T3

After getting to man handle a tikka T3 in 300 WSM, I will have to agree with mike. The action is so smooth that it almost feels custom. That 300 WSM was shooting just .4"-.5" three shot groups(100 yds) on the first day of finding a load for it. The trigger is really nice too. I like savages but the Tikkas in my opinion are in a class of their own. I would seriously consider the Tikka in 25-06.

 

[roninflag]

guns last a long time get a good one. tikka or remington or sako or a savage lrp.

 

[hawk45]

Go with the 111 as that will be the best value without saying "If you can pony up $200-300 more.."

 

[MudRunner2005]

Find a good used Remington 700 Sendero in .25-06....

 

[roninflag]

sportsmans warehouse has rem 700 stainless adl with a scope for 429. not a sendero but definetly a step up from axis. get what You want and enjoy it.

 

[BiG tRaV aus]

In response to the question of the marlin I am led to believe it is a better choice than the axis or the ruger american as an entry level rifle, as far as dollars go for what you get. However I do not own either, I have had a play with an axis and really was not impressed with it much at all, the marlin XL7 did seem a bit smoother in the action but build quality on both is exactly what the price tag tells you. I also looked at a zastava which was within a $100 of both and is basically a true mauser action and was finished much nicer than both, and would be a rifle worth looking at to build into a better rig down the track if you so desired. This said there are other good options out there that are nicely built and only a small amount more than an axis. My recommendation as has been said "rifles last a long time ..."so buy the best you can afford, if all you can truly afford is an axis or a marlin then buy one of those but if you can hold off a few more weeks and save a little more you will be better off in the long run.

 

[Hal The Slayer]

After getting to man handle a tikka T3 in 300 WSM, I will have to agree with mike. The action is so smooth that it almost feels custom. That 300 WSM was shooting just .4"-.5" three shot groups(100 yds) on the first day of finding a load for it. The trigger is really nice too. I like savages but the Tikkas in my opinion are in a class of their own. I would seriously consider the Tikka in 25-06.

Always have wanted to get a Tikka in a 25-06 to just see if it would out shoot my Ruger 25-06 heavy barrel,just love the Ruger never has ever let me down from bear to Dall Sheep and so on but just maybe now is the time to see what the Tikka can do .Have a couple and they also have never let me down.

 

[RUFFIAN R - NY]

guess it's how deep are your pockets ? It's nice to spend others $$$$$$ . Sako's are super so are customs !!! Good luck on your pick.

 

[Buckleman]

Make sure it's 24" barrel

 

[choprzrul]

9 year old necrothread revival…..I wonder if OP has worn out the barrel in his 'old' Savage now?