r/canadaguns • u/NoGrapefruit1213 • 5d ago

Buy recommendations Upgrading target rifle

I’m looking for some recommendations I currently have a savage axis in .308win it’s in a mdt field stock. Had an older tasco 4-16 scope. It works it great but I want something different/better/tacticool. I’m considering 3 options.
I plan on upgrading to an Arken epl4 6-25x50 scope regardless of what I do

Option 1 buy a new axis 2 with the fluted and treaded barrel so I can add a brake and what not then swap my feild stock out and list the old axis to recoupe some

Option 2 utas straight pull .308

Option 3 (leaning this way, just most expensive by far) savage 110 precision also in .308

I do mostly bench shooting and have targets currently out to 500 yards. I think the 110 is my best option. The axis2 would by far be the cheapest upgrade and the utas just looks cool and they claim to be accurate plus I like straight pulls. Is there something else I should be looking at? I’d like to stay under/around that 2k and only consider .308 as I have a good stock of ammo and I grew up shooting with that. I like it okay.

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u/Top_Importance6216 5d ago

if tacticool is a factor im surprised the MRA Maverick isnt on your list.

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u/NoGrapefruit1213 5d ago

Well shit it is now I didn’t now they made them in 308 that’s why I posted cause I’m sure there’s some other stuff out there I’ll have to do some research on them that’s way better option than the utas I’d say

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u/Top_Importance6216 5d ago

its not cheap but its by far my favourite rifle atm, until the makasi shows up.

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u/NoGrapefruit1213 5d ago

I’m still leaning to the 110 but this will likely be my next option. I’m honestly over semis now I spent my 20’s slinging lead like it was going out of style. I really enjoy taking my time now and making it count. Pushing myself to farther ranges. Don’t get me wrong semis are still fun but Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.

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u/Top_Importance6216 5d ago

I lean the same way. I like the tactile factor of manual actions.

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u/NoGrapefruit1213 5d ago

If anything good has come of this ban it’s my “discovery” of manual actions otherwise it’s a complete train wreck 🙄 I bought my first lever this year and now I own 3 lol anytime I’m headed out at least one is coming with

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u/Top_Importance6216 5d ago

I applaud your optimistic silver lining view

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u/arecus25 5d ago

I second on the MRA Maverick, great platform out the box, threaded barrel, upgradeable trigger, buffer tube stock and takes .308 PMAGS. Also doubles as a trainer to get you familiar with AR platform safeties and bolt releases.

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u/Top_Importance6216 5d ago

It takes ten round lar mags as well!