Description
There's a reason the Axis line has been a staple in deer camps since 2010, and the redesigned Axis 2 XP Hardwood is the best-looking version yet. This one gives you the timeless feel of a wood-stocked bolt gun chambered in .30-06 Springfield, one of the most versatile big game cartridges ever loaded, with a 3-9×40 scope already mounted and bore-sighted at the factory. Pick up a box of ammo, confirm zero at the range, and you're hunting.
What Sets the Axis 2 XP Hardwood Apart
Savage gave this generation of the Axis a real refresh. The hardwood stock has updated ergonomics with laser-cut stippling on the grip and forend, so it stays planted in your hands even with wet gloves in November. The reworked bolt handle is easier to run quickly, and ambidextrous palm swells make it comfortable from either side. Underneath it all is the user-adjustable AccuTrigger, which lets you dial the pull anywhere from about 2.5 to 6 pounds with no gunsmith visit. Thread-in headspacing and a button-rifled 22-inch carbon steel barrel with a 1:10 twist round out the accuracy story, and that twist rate stabilizes the full range of .30-06 bullet weights from light varmint loads up to heavy 180 grain game bullets.
Ready for Deer Season Out of the Box
The detachable 4-round box magazine makes loading and unloading at the truck simple, and integral swivel studs mean adding a sling takes two minutes. At 7.8 pounds scoped with a 42.5-inch overall length, it carries well on long walks to the stand without beating you up at the bench. If you want a dependable whitetail and elk rifle with classic wood styling and modern Savage accuracy, this package covers all the bases.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms
- Model: Axis 2 XP Hardwood (GEN II)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 32267
- UPC: 011356322678
- Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
- Action: Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 22"
- Twist Rate: 1:10"
- Capacity: 4+1
- Magazine: Detachable Box, 4 Rounds
- Trigger: User-Adjustable AccuTrigger (2.5 to 6 lbs)
- Optic: 3-9x40mm Scope, Mounted and Bore-Sighted
- Stock: Hardwood Sporter with Laser-Cut Stippling
- Barrel Finish: Matte Black Carbon Steel
- Overall Length: 42.5"
- Weight: 7.8 lbs
What’s Included
- Savage Axis 2 XP Hardwood rifle
- Factory-mounted and bore-sighted 3-9x40mm scope
- One 4-round detachable box magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the scope on the Savage Axis 2 XP Hardwood ready to shoot out of the box?
The 3-9×40 scope comes mounted and bore-sighted from the factory, which gets you on paper at the range. Bore-sighting is not the same as a true zero, so plan to fine-tune it with the ammo you intend to hunt with before opening day. Most folks are dialed in with a box of ammo or less.
Can I adjust the trigger on the Axis 2 XP myself?
Yes. The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable from roughly 2.5 to 6 pounds using the included method described in the manual, no gunsmith required. It also has an integrated safety blade that helps prevent the rifle from firing unless the trigger is pulled deliberately.
What game is the .30-06 chambering good for in this rifle?
The .30-06 Springfield is about as versatile as big game cartridges get, comfortably handling whitetail, mule deer, hogs, black bear, and elk with the right bullet. The 22-inch barrel and 1:10 twist stabilize everything from 150 grain deer loads to 180 grain and heavier bullets for larger animals. Ammo availability is another perk, since nearly every shop in the country stocks .30-06.
What's different about this Axis 2 XP Hardwood compared to the older Axis II XP?
This is the redesigned GEN II version Savage rolled out in 2024. It gets an updated stock with better ergonomics and laser-cut stippling on the grip and forend, ambidextrous palm swells, and an improved bolt handle that is easier to run in cold or wet conditions. It keeps the AccuTrigger, thread-in headspacing, and detachable magazine the line is known for.






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