Operator error 100 percent...

I have one. Inspect and clean thoroughly before loading. The factory leaves junk around the lugs in front of the chamber. Take off scipe and rings. Take all screws for the rails and rings and blue lock tight. Tighten carefully unless you have a torque screwdriver. Then test it. I have a lot of cheaper rifles. I inspect all of them. Take them apart. Check parts. Grease grease grease. Test. Then wipe off any excess grease.

I have 3 savage axis rifles,.223,.308 and .243.All of them are extremly accurate. Prior to shooting and sighting in. Check the tightness of the action screws. Clean and lube. Lube the bolt and open and close it at least 50 times. Remove scope and rings,blue loctite the rings and torque. Try differant types ammo until you find what it shoots best. My grandson killed his first buck with the .223 at 70yds. Shot a doe at 93 yards with the .243,last week. The .308 has taken numerous deer. Good luck with the rifle.

They're amazing rifles for the price. Sure it's no T3x but it's also less than half the price. The scope it comes with should just be replaced right away, and if you can't handle making sure your rings are on right you need a gunsmith. That is not the fault of this budget rifle.

I guess being a spring air rifle shooter, it's something we are always watching for, even with a new purchase, best to loc-tigh everything that can be shook loose. No really a problem in my mind.

I don't think I'd blame the rifle per se. The scope mounts seems to be a separate issue and your particular rifle with loose rings and bases could be an anomaly with your particular rifle. Both are easily resolvable. Although you didn't fully explain what the bolt issue was that you were hammering on and that could be a no go. I was looking at this rifle that I can currently purchase for $270 to shoot 6mm ARC reloads along with my AR-15 . But after the abundance of reviews I decided that a Howa 1500 build was the way for me to go.

I never 'trust' any firearm. But in this case, I think I'd trust the rifle more than the operator. Years ago, my first centrefire rifle was the first generation Savage Axis (bought after learning all the basic skills on a 22LR CZ452 rimfire, which I still have). I got the Axis because it was inexpensive and would provide me with the experience I needed to work out what sort of (more expensive) rifle and scope I really wanted. I did lots of reading, watched clips (some good, some misleading), spoke with club members (especially our gunsmith) and range officers who had a clue (always so helpful). The gun shop sales girl bench-sighted it really well (not always a common experience, but she knew her stuff). After a while you can separate the 'wheat from the chaff' with 'advisors' - the noisiest ones are often the those that know the least. I checked it out, including the scope rings, before the first shoot. Sighted it in within about five rounds. It was summer (temp up to 43 C / 110 F) and I knew light barrelled hunting rifles would easily heat up (and lose accuracy) after only a few shots, even on mild days. Typically would shoot no more than 3 rounds before barrel was hot, then let it cool down to 'warm' before the next set of rounds. Can't remember ever shooting targets for more than 20 rounds a session over about an hour or so. Never had any sort of bolt problem with it. Soon replaced the 'package' scope with something better, but still not expensive (Redfield 3-9x40). From my experience with it, I subsequently got a Marlin 336 (close country hunting - and I love more 'traditional' gear), a Tikka T3X lite (open country hunting), and a Howa 223 Mini-Action (target shooting). They all suit their job really well, but it was the Axis that really helped me make those choices. For the record, I also shoot hunting / 3D bows - Hoyt Maxxis 31 and Samick Sage.

Clean, lube, locktite, and torque. You should be checking torque on .308 occasionally anyway unless you have an expensive set of rings, and then you probably should anyway.

If you buy a budget rifle and it came with rings- toss them! I used Weaver Grand Slam steel rings and lapped them. My Savage Edge in .243 Win shoots very well and does not have these issues. I imagine their price point doesn’t leave much in the manufacturing cost for quality checks. Regardless, love my Savage Edge.

I changed from weaver scope to vortex also use the dual weaver mounts I went to hornady white tail 150 grain no issue

I’ve had a scope issue similar to that before. Blew through over a $100 in ammo. Afterwards, I switched to Talley products, and epoxy bed the mount to the action. Never a problem again.

You just completely messed up. You need to put blue lock tight on the mounts right away. And yes get better rings and your good to go

I have several friends with this model, check factory bases, loc tite them Bushnell banner dusk- dawn is a good scope, they all have zero issues They are shooters , decent hunting rifles for the $$,

Blue lock tight

I bought one of these things, All I can say is this is my first savage I ever owned, And it will be my last one. So disappointing

Good to know the problematic spots… I’ll change the rings and the rail on mine before heading to the range

This guy just doesn’t know what he’s doing if he would have taken bases and rings off locktite then use torque screw driver they would be fine and yes they are cheap as if one fails replace it with your preference and keep going

Honestly. I think consider an AK47. More a hit it with whatever kind of rifle without any knowledge needed on gun care.

Did you torque the rails and scope to proper specs before shooting?

Loctite is your friend.

That's the beauty of changing the factory rails with a solid one piece, then get yourself some RELIABLE scope rings and a scope. Problem solved, I've even seen the savage axis xp with the budget scope and rings NAIL DRIVE into the Paper.

A lady was recently shot in the leg by her Axis II rifle while she was climbing up a hill. A Florida court ruled in her favor, stating that Savage Arms was aware that their Axis II models had busted safeties. Buyer beware.

Never had that problem with mine

Christmas you whinny little bit.. 😂😂😂

I worked my action a 100 times before i shot it

40 rounds lol to zero in?

It’s a pos worst rifle I have ever out my hands on