r/canadaguns • u/tictac556 • Feb 22 '26

Shooting Savage axis 2 xp

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Shot my savage axis 2 xp chambered in 6.5cm and I just have to say, I'm so damn impressed with this extremely budget rifle. My best 4 shot group was a banger, 2 shots in the same hole at 200 yards. I shoot 4 shot groups because my magazine holds 4. The rifle is a savage axis 2 xp 6.5 creedmoor Optic is a vortex diamondback tactical 4-16x44 FFP Ammunition is S&B 140 gr soft points The rifle is zeroed at 200 yards Primary use is coyote hunting

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u/Penguinbotxv Feb 22 '26

S&B never fails even for it's price.

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u/tictac556 Feb 22 '26

I don't see a reason to spend $60.00 for Hornady ELDX when the $35.00 box of S&B performs the way it does. It definitely puts the hurt on the coyotes.

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u/Penguinbotxv Feb 23 '26

I've been lucky enough to shoot each 6.5 cm round from s&b except their edge rounds, I suggest trying their hpbt most guns love it.

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u/tictac556 Feb 23 '26

Ill give it a try. This gun seems to like 140 gr so as long as i can get the bthp in 140 gr I'm game. I mostly buy my ammo at a local shop, its a small shop with few choices but I like to support local. I'm sure they would be happy to order it for me if they don't have it on hand though.