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There is a reason the Savage Axis line has put more deer in more freezers than just about any budget bolt gun out there, and the Axis 2 XP is the best version of it yet. This one is chambered in 30-06 Springfield, a cartridge that has been dropping whitetail, elk, and black bear for over a century and shows no signs of slowing down. The 3-9x40mm duplex scope comes mounted and boresighted from the factory, so a quick trip to the range to fine-tune your zero is all that stands between you and opening day.
The headline feature here is the 20 inch matte black carbon steel barrel with a threaded muzzle in the common 5/8×24 pattern. That shorter barrel makes the rifle noticeably easier to maneuver in a blind, a shooting house, or thick timber, and the threading means you can spin on a suppressor or brake whenever you are ready. You also get Savage's AccuTrigger, which lets you adjust pull weight yourself with no gunsmith visit, plus thread-in headspacing and a button-rifled barrel, the same accuracy-focused touches Savage builds into rifles costing a lot more. A two-position safety and a smooth, redesigned bolt handle round out the action.
The gray synthetic stock shrugs off rain, snow, and truck-bed abuse, and the updated ergonomics are a real step up from the original Axis. Enhanced texturing and a contoured pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swells keep your hand locked in even with cold or wet gloves, and the adjustable length of pull lets you fit the rifle to your frame or layer up for late season without feeling cramped. Feeding comes from a detachable 4-round box magazine, giving you 4+1 capacity, and the receiver is drilled and tapped if you ever want to swap optics. For a do-it-all hunting rig that will not eat up your ammo budget, this one is tough to beat.
The 3-9x40mm duplex scope comes mounted and boresighted from the factory, so it is close to on paper right away. You will still want to spend a little time at the range confirming your zero with the ammo you plan to hunt with. Plan on a box or two of your hunting load to dial it in properly.
Yes, the 20 inch barrel is threaded in the standard 5/8×24 pattern, which fits the vast majority of 30 caliber suppressors and brakes on the market. It ships with the muzzle ready to accept an attachment, so installation is just a matter of threading your device on. That is a feature you rarely see at this price point.
You will lose a bit of velocity compared to a 22 or 24 inch barrel, but the 30-06 has plenty in reserve and remains fully capable on deer, elk, and hogs at normal hunting distances. In exchange, you get a shorter, handier rifle that is easier to carry through brush and swing in a blind. Most hunters find the trade well worth it, especially if a suppressor is in the plans.
Yes, it features Savage's AccuTrigger, which lets you adjust the pull weight yourself using the included tool with no gunsmithing required. It also has an integrated safety blade that helps prevent the rifle from firing unless the trigger is pulled deliberately. It is one of the best factory triggers you will find in an entry-level hunting rifle.
| UPC | 011356331823 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 33182 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | MATTE BLACK |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .30-06 Springfield |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 4-Round |
| Model | |
| Safety | Two-Position |
| Shipping Weight | 9.9 |
| Thread Pattern | 5/8"x24 |
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