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Magpul Hunter Lite Stock – Savage Axis Short Action, Black

UPC: 840815144779

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Description

The Savage Axis has always been a lot of rifle for the money, but the factory stock leaves plenty on the table. That's exactly the gap the Magpul Hunter Lite fills. It's a purpose-built hunting stock made for short-action Axis and Axis II rifles, and it takes everything good about Magpul's original Hunter line and trims the fat. You're looking at roughly 20% less weight and a forend that's nearly 25% narrower, so the whole rifle carries easier on long walks and comes up quicker when it matters.

What the Hunter Lite Does for Your Axis

Underneath the polymer shell sits an extruded aluminum V-bedding block with reinforced steel action screw pillars. That combination locks your barreled action in place and keeps the stock from compressing or flexing when you're sending rounds downrange, which translates to more consistent groups season after season. The stock accepts barrel profiles up to Medium Palma, so heavier-contour Axis barrels drop right in without sanding or fighting the inlet.

Feeding, Fit, and Field Handling

One of the biggest upgrades here is the integrated AICS-pattern magazine well, complete with stamped steel over-insertion tabs and an ambidextrous mag release paddle. Folks who've made the swap notice smoother, more reliable feeding compared to the factory setup. The enlarged trigger guard gives you room to work with gloves on during cold hunts, and the M-LOK slots plus integral sling swivel studs on the forend and buttstock let you hang a bipod, sling, or other gear however you run it.

Dialing In the Magpul Hunter Lite

Getting a custom feel is straightforward. Four removable half-inch spacers adjust length of pull from 13 to 15 inches, and the snap-on 3/8-inch cheek riser sets your comb height for a clean cheek weld behind glass. It's also fully ambidextrous by design; swap the inlet insert and it runs right or left-handed. Made in the USA, the Hunter Lite turns a budget-friendly Axis into a trim, capable field rifle without the price tag of a whole new gun.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Magpul Industries
  • Manufacturer Part Number: MAG1354-BLK
  • UPC: 840815144779
  • Model: Hunter Lite – Savage Axis Short Action
  • Color: Black
  • Fits: Savage Axis / Axis II Short Action
  • Action Type: Bolt Action
  • Weight: 2.8 lbs
  • Bedding: Extruded Aluminum V-Bedding Block with Steel Pillars
  • Magazine Compatibility: AICS-Pattern Short Action
  • Length of Pull: 13 in to 15 in (adjustable)
  • Cheek Riser: Snap-on 3/8 in
  • Barrel Contour: Up to Medium Palma
  • Forend Attachment: M-LOK Slots
  • Handedness: Ambidextrous (swap inlet insert)
  • Country of Origin: USA

What’s Included

  • Magpul Hunter Lite Stock (Black)
  • Right-hand action inlet tray (installed)
  • Left-hand action inlet tray
  • 4 x 1/2 in LOP spacers (2 installed)
  • Snap-on cheek riser
  • 2 x 1.125 in action screws
  • 1 x recoil lug
  • 2 x 3 in butt pad screws
  • 2 x 2 in butt pad screws (installed)

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the Magpul Hunter Lite fit my Savage Axis II?

Yes. The Hunter Lite is built for both the Savage Axis and Axis II in short-action calibers. As long as your rifle is a short-action Axis pattern, the barreled action drops right in. It handles barrel contours up to Medium Palma, so heavier factory barrels are covered too.

Does this stock use detachable magazines?

It does. The Hunter Lite has an integrated AICS-pattern magazine well, so you can run AICS-compatible short-action mags from Magpul or Accuracy International. That's a real upgrade over the factory Axis setup, and a lot of owners report smoother, more reliable feeding after the swap.

Can I set this up for a left-handed rifle?

Yes. The Hunter Lite is ambidextrous by design. You simply swap the included action inlet insert to convert between right and left-hand configurations, and the magazine release paddle already works from either side.

How much lighter is the Hunter Lite compared to the original Hunter stock?

Magpul trimmed roughly 20% of the weight off their original Hunter line for this one, and the forend is nearly 25% narrower. The stock itself comes in around 2.8 pounds. That adds up to a rifle that carries easier on the mountain and points quicker in the field.

Additional information

UPC

840815144779

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Part Number

MAG1354-BLK

Action

Color

Black

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Stock

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Lightweight

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