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The .243 Winchester has earned its keep as one of the most practical deer and varmint cartridges ever loaded, and the Axis 2 Pro gives it a home that punches well above its weight. Savage took the proven Axis platform and dressed it up properly: a 20-inch carbon steel barrel with spiral fluting, a 1:9.25 twist that stabilizes the popular 90 to 100 grain hunting bullets, and a 5/8×24 threaded muzzle so you can spin on a suppressor or brake without a trip to the gunsmith. Thread-in headspacing on the barrel is the same approach Savage uses across its lineup, and it is a big part of why these rifles group so well for the money.
The AccuTrigger is the feature people talk about first, and for good reason. You can adjust the pull weight yourself down to a crisp, light break, which makes squeezing off a careful shot at a whitetail a whole lot easier. Up top there is a one-piece 0 MOA Picatinny rail, so mounting a scope is quick and solid. The redesigned bolt handle has a more ergonomic shape that runs smoothly even with cold or gloved hands, and the side bolt release keeps takedown simple. Feeding comes from a detachable 4-round box magazine, and one ships with the rifle.
The Forest SP camo synthetic stock features textured grip surfaces and ambidextrous palm swells, plus a recoil pad, though with the mild-mannered .243 there is not much recoil to soak up in the first place. The barreled action wears a Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote finish that stands up to rain, snow, and the general abuse a hunting rifle collects riding in a truck or getting dragged through brush. At around 6.8 pounds with a 40.5-inch overall length, it carries easily on long walks to the stand.
For a first deer rifle, a lightweight walking gun for coyotes, or a low-recoil option for a newer hunter in the family, this one covers a lot of ground. It comes ready for glass and ready for the field, no upgrades required.
No iron sights or scope are included, but it does come with a one-piece 0 MOA Picatinny rail already installed on the receiver. That means you can bolt on the rings and optic of your choice without buying separate bases. Most buyers pair it with a 3-9x or similar hunting scope and are ready for the range the same day.
Yes, the 20-inch barrel comes factory threaded in 5/8×24, which is the standard pattern for most .30 caliber and smaller rifle suppressors and muzzle brakes. A thread protector keeps things clean when you are running it bare. The .243 Win suppresses nicely and stays pleasant to shoot.
It is. Savage's AccuTrigger lets you set the pull weight yourself, roughly in the 2.5 to 6 pound range, using the included adjustment method described in the manual. The blade-style safety in the trigger face also helps prevent accidental discharges if the rifle is dropped or jarred. It is one of the best factory triggers you will find at this price point.
The .243 Win is a do-it-all cartridge for deer, antelope, hogs, and coyotes, with light recoil that makes it a favorite for newer hunters and smaller-framed folks. The 1:9.25 twist in this barrel handles the common 90 to 100 grain big game bullets as well as lighter varmint loads. It is arguably the best all-around chambering in the Axis 2 Pro lineup for mixed-use hunting.
| UPC | 011356323538 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 32353 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Color | GUN METAL BRONZE |
| Length | 40.5'' |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 8.3 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 8.8 |
| Sights | No |
| Thread Pattern | 5/8"x24 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 4-Round |
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