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The .243 Winchester has probably started more hunting careers than any other centerfire cartridge, and the Savage Axis 2 Pro Compact is a smart way to put it in the field. This is the compact version of Savage's upgraded Axis 2 Pro line, which means a 12.75 inch length of pull that fits youth hunters and smaller-framed adults the way a full-size rifle never will. Pair that shorter stock with the soft recoil of the .243 and you have a rig that lets newer hunters focus on fundamentals instead of flinching, while still carrying plenty of punch for deer, antelope, and coyotes.
The 20 inch heavy sporter barrel is spiral fluted to trim weight and help it cool between shots, and it comes threaded 5/8×24 from the factory, so adding a suppressor or muzzle brake is a five minute job. Savage finished the metalwork in Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote, one of the toughest coatings out there against rain, snow, and truck-bed abuse. Up top, a one-piece 0 MOA Picatinny rail is already installed, so mounting a scope is quick and there are no bases to hunt down. The whole rifle comes in at 6.86 pounds and 39.5 inches overall, an easy carry on long walks in and out.
Savage's user-adjustable AccuTrigger is the standout here. It breaks clean with no creep and can be tuned from roughly 2.5 to 6 pounds without a trip to the gunsmith, which goes a long way toward wringing real accuracy out of the 1:9.25 twist barrel with common 90 to 100 grain hunting loads.
The Forest SP camo synthetic stock wears an added textured coating for a sure grip with cold or wet hands, plus ambidextrous palm swells, a recoil pad, and two sling studs. A flush 4-round detachable box magazine and side bolt release round out a package that is genuinely ready to hunt once you top it with glass.
It is one of the better options out there for that role. The 12.75 inch length of pull fits smaller shooters properly, and .243 Win has light recoil while still being fully capable on deer-sized game. The adjustable AccuTrigger also lets you set a safe, clean pull that makes learning good trigger habits easier.
No iron sights or scope are included. Instead, the rifle ships with a one-piece 0 MOA Picatinny rail already mounted on the receiver, so you just add rings and the optic of your choice. Most folks pair it with a 3-9x hunting scope and are ready to zero the same day.
Yes, the 20 inch spiral-fluted barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 from the factory, which is the standard pitch for most .30 caliber and smaller suppressors and brakes. That makes this a great candidate for a quiet, low-recoil suppressed deer setup.
The .243 Win is a proven do-it-all cartridge for whitetail, mule deer, and antelope with 90 to 100 grain bullets, and it doubles as an excellent coyote and varmint round with lighter loads. The 1:9.25 twist in this rifle stabilizes the common hunting-weight bullets well. It is a classic choice for hunters who want one rifle that covers both duties.
| UPC | 011356323743 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 32374 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Color | Camo |
| Length | 48.9000 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 8.3 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 8.2 |
| Sights | No |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 4-Round |
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