what should I expect to pay for a....

[redturbo0]

savage axis or the axis xp in .223.... went to dick's they only had camo in both in stock. I want synthetic black so they'd have to order it. They told me 379 for the xp and 309 for the axis. I thought they were actually decent prices. Opinions? I didn't buy one because I was unsure if it was a good deal or not. A guy at work told me he saw an xp at a smaller locally owned gun shop for about $475 whats a decent price for these savages? I have no idea about the savage guns, never owned or dabbled in the make.

also, is the scope worth the extra money or should I just buy my own and mount it?

[NathanB]

consult gallery of guns to see what htey are going for around you. Advanced arms will probably give you the best price.

i know that they gave me an awesome price on a savage 11 trophy hunter xp

[jachrist]

$267 at wally world

[red dog]

if your considering this purchase for a hunting rifle or a good beginners gun i won,t try to change your mind. now if this is gun for a experience hunter, shooter you may want to go to a more advanced model with better features. yes the cost going in will be higher but ultimately will be cheaper than modifying the axis. this is coming from a savage fan fwiw. as far as scopes go buy your own. i have yet to see real quality in the scopes offered on package deals. good luck shopping. the savage platform is a great underrated rifle. affordable, accurate, reliable, modifiable what more can you ask for.

[redturbo0]

I have my .308 for hunting. I just want something with a little less kick that I can use on the range all day, and maybe hunt with if I feel the need.

[39flathead]

Knowing what dealer cost is, the $475 price at the small shop is highway robbery verging on an unthinkable % markup.

There is about a $20 difference in dealer cost between the Axis and the scoped XP.

If I were looking, I would never pay more than $300 OTD for an Axis and not more than $350 OTD for the XP.

[39flathead]

$279 for the scoped one at Dunhams:

http://www.dunhamssports.com/weekly-circular

[fastfive0]

Best price will be from advanced arms! Give Chris a call.

[39flathead]

Best price will be from advanced arms! Give Chris a call.

I'm interested to see what price the OP gets from them since they were mentioned twice.
I pass through that area once in a while and might be inclined to stop if they are going to beat the $279 @ Dunhams.

OP, if you call them, please post the price here.

[NathanB]

its always worth a stop. Chris and mary are great people and they have always given me the lowest prices around when ive checked on it. Its a bit of a ride for me but whenever im down that way i try to stop in.