I have just bought a new Savage Axis II XP in .243 Win. from 'Bud's'. First range report using jacketed handloads; easily going .5moa! Hooray for Savage! And this is a lightweight 6.5 .lb hunting rifle with a really cheap stock. I may not change a thing. The Accutrigger adjusted down to my favorite, 2.75 lbs. It's purpose is to be a coyote rifle for windy days but I'm set up to load cast boolits for it so that's next. Great gun for the money. Thought Savage earned a little pat on the back.EDIT: And I believe Savage is still an American owned company. Win win.