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Savage Axis am I a bad Shot

20 Jul 2026
@ 10:18 am (GMT)

Jinn

I have a savage axis that I got from my friend. After some time, I upgrade the rifle by replacing the trigger poundage to 1.5, add a new scope and installed a check riser in the stock. Despite this I am consistently getting 4-inch grouping at 200 meters, and I don't know if it is me or the rifle. Am I too harsh on myself for trying to get 1-inch groups at that range or is it the limitations of the rifle.

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22 Jul 2026
@ 08:12 am (GMT)

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Nathan Foster

Re: Savage Axis am I a bad Shot

Hi Jinn, it is always difficult to diagnose this sort of thing via a forum so you have to keep this in mind.

The Axis is of course a budget rifle and as such, accuracy tends to be a mixed bag. But some are indeed capable of relatively good accuracy. Along with this, it does pay to try your best, as you are doing, rather than lowering ones own standards based on the assumption that the rifle is cheap and lacks potential. The trigger was a good idea, very important, especially in the light weights.

Shooting technique is a major issue, especially regarding modern light weights. I went over this in great detail in the book series. All I will say here, is that it may help to remove the bipod (if you are using one), instead using a shooting rest, use a good double hand hold and employ a sturdy sling. If you wan to get the best out of this rifle, avoid modern methods and go back to the old ways. Again, all of this is covered in the book set.

You are not being too harsh on yourself. Do try to stick with that goal of 1MOA or less. If you have tried your best and it simply won't get down to the MOA mark, then so be it. But one should always strive for a high standard.

All the best.