Description
There's a reason the Savage Axis has been a go-to first deer rifle for years, and this latest version of the Axis XP keeps that tradition going while cleaning up the details. Model 33080 chambers the tried and true 308 Winchester in a handy 20 inch barrel configuration, and it ships with a 3-9×40 scope already mounted and boresighted at the factory. That means less time fiddling with rings and bases and more time getting your zero dialed in before opening day.
What Makes This Axis XP 308 Shoot
Savage builds accuracy into this rifle where it counts. The carbon steel barrel is button rifled with a 1:10 twist, which stabilizes the full range of popular 308 bullet weights, and thread-in headspacing keeps chamber tolerances tight and consistent. The redesigned stock brings improved ergonomics with better texturing where your hands land, and the updated bolt handle gives you a positive grip when you're working the action with cold fingers or wet gloves. Feeding comes from a detachable 4-round box magazine that drops free for quick, simple loading and unloading.
A 20 Inch 308 That Carries Easy
The shorter 20 inch barrel is a smart match for the 308 Win, which burns its powder efficiently and gives up very little in a compact package. The result is a rifle that swings fast in a shooting house, rides clean in a truck or on an ATV, and doesn't hang up on brush when you're still-hunting timber. For whitetail, hogs, black bear, and even elk at reasonable distances, this setup covers a whole lot of ground.
Why the Axis XP Earns Its Spot in the Safe
This is the rifle we point people toward when they want one dependable bolt gun that does the job without a pile of extras they'll never use. Ammo for the 308 is everywhere, the platform is simple to maintain, and the included optic gets a new hunter into the field with minimal setup. Sight it in, find the load it likes, and it'll be filling tags for years.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms
- Model: Axis XP
- Manufacturer Part Number: 33080
- UPC: 011356330802
- Caliber: .308 Winchester
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 20 in
- Barrel: Carbon steel, button rifled
- Twist Rate: 1:10
- Magazine Capacity: 4 rounds, detachable box magazine
- Stock: Black synthetic
- Optic: Factory mounted and boresighted 3-9×40 scope
- Finish: Matte black
What’s Included
- Savage Axis XP bolt action rifle
- Factory mounted and boresighted 3-9×40 scope
- One 4-round detachable box magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Savage Axis XP 308 come with the scope already mounted?
Yes. The 3-9×40 scope arrives mounted and boresighted from the factory, so the hardware work is already done. You'll still want to hit the range and fine-tune your zero with the ammo you plan to hunt with, since boresighting gets you on paper but isn't a true zero.
Does the Axis XP have the AccuTrigger?
No, the standard Axis XP uses Savage's non-adjustable factory trigger. If a user-adjustable AccuTrigger is a must-have for you, that's the main upgrade you get by stepping up to the Axis 2 XP line. Plenty of hunters find the standard trigger perfectly workable for field use.
Is a 20 inch barrel enough for the 308 Win?
Absolutely. The 308 is an efficient cartridge that loses very little velocity coming out of a 20 inch tube compared to a 22 inch one, and you gain a rifle that's noticeably quicker handling in blinds, thick cover, and vehicles. For deer, hogs, and black bear at typical hunting distances, you won't be giving anything up.
What magazine does the Savage Axis XP use and can I get spares?
It feeds from a detachable 4-round box magazine, and one comes included with the rifle. Spare factory magazines are widely available from Savage and most major online retailers, so keeping a loaded backup in your pack is easy and affordable.




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