Question about savage axis

[7mm08mo]

I’ve got a chance to buy a savage axis in 25-06 cheap, brand new gun. I’ve been wanting a 280 AI. So my question is can I take the 25-06 to a 280 AI is that possible? I’ve been researching and all the 280’s I’ve seen are super expensive and I’m thinking I could maybe build one cheaper with this the axis is sub $300

 

[chevyman181]

I'm pretty sure you can get a profit barrel from Northland Shooter supply. They're in the $300-400 range if I remember correctly.

 

[std7mag]

Absolutely you can!

Barrel swap is easy to do.

But be aware that there are other things that, simple things, that will make the rifle better.

First off, is the rifle your buying an Axis? Or an Axis II?
Axis II will have a much better trigger.
Regular Axis, think of buying a Rifle Basix trigger.

The other issue is the stock.
You can get a decent laminated stock from Boyds that fits the Axis for a decent price.

 

[Beignet]

Boyd’s stock and bed it. There’s someone out there selling bits to upgrade the Axis’ ejector that are worth the $20.

Savage used to sell them chambered in 280AI. There’s a few in Gunbroker for just over $400 if you wanted to avoid paying $$ for a new barrel.