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Savage built its reputation on rifles that shoot better than their price tag suggests, and the Axis XP Compact carries that torch for smaller-framed hunters. This is the shortened version of the redesigned Axis XP, with a trimmed stock and 20 inch barrel that bring overall length down to 39.5 inches. Chambered in .223 Rem, recoil is barely a whisper, which makes it a smart pick for a first deer camp rifle where varmints and predators are on the menu, or simply a lightweight walking gun that will not wear you out.
The accuracy story starts with a carbon steel button-rifled barrel and Savage's thread-in headspacing, the same approach that has made these rifles consistent tack drivers straight from the box. The 1:9.25 twist stabilizes common .223 hunting and varmint loads nicely. You also get Savage's user-adjustable AccuTrigger, so you can dial the pull weight to your liking without a trip to the gunsmith. That is a feature plenty of rifles at twice the cost still do not offer.
Out of the box you get a 3-9×40 scope already mounted and bore-sighted, so a quick zero at the range is all that stands between you and the field. The updated synthetic stock has improved texturing and ambidextrous palm swells on the grip, and the redesigned bolt handle is easier to run with cold or gloved hands. A detachable 4-round box magazine makes loading and unloading simple, and integral swivel studs mean adding a sling takes about two minutes.
The shorter length of pull is the whole point here. Youth hunters, smaller-statured adults, and anyone who wants a quick-handling rifle in a blind or treestand will appreciate the fit. At around 7.4 pounds with the scope aboard, it carries easily and settles steady on the shoulder. If you have been looking for a bolt gun that a growing hunter can learn on without outgrowing the fundamentals, this one earns its keep.
It is one of the better options out there for young or smaller-framed hunters. The compact stock shortens the length of pull for a proper fit, and the .223 Rem chambering produces very light recoil, so new hunters can focus on fundamentals instead of flinching. The adjustable AccuTrigger also lets you set a pull weight that suits the person behind it.
Yes, the 3-9×40 scope arrives factory mounted and bore-sighted from Savage. Bore-sighting gets you on paper, but you should still fine-tune your zero at the range with the ammo you plan to hunt with before heading to the field. Plan on a box of ammo and a bench session and you will be set.
This rifle is chambered and marked for .223 Rem, so .223 Remington is the recommended ammunition. 5.56 NATO runs at higher pressure than .223, and the safe practice is to stick with the cartridge stamped on the barrel. There is a huge variety of .223 hunting and varmint loads that pair well with the 1:9.25 twist.
The Compact trims the stock for a shorter length of pull and wears a 20 inch barrel instead of the standard 22 inch, bringing overall length to 39.5 inches. Everything else you like about the Axis XP carries over, including the button-rifled barrel, thread-in headspacing, AccuTrigger, and the mounted scope package. It is the same rifle, just sized down for a better fit.
| UPC | 011356320230 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 32023 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 39.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 4-Round |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 9.6 |
| Sights | No |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. Detachable Box |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 8.3 |
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