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The Axis 2 is the rifle we point people toward when they want a dependable deer gun without the frills they will never use. This one comes chambered in .243 Winchester, a caliber that has earned its keep for decades as a do-it-all option, soft enough on the shoulder for newer hunters and young ones stepping up to centerfire, but plenty capable on whitetail, antelope, and predators. The 22 inch button-rifled sporter barrel runs a 1:9.25 twist, which stabilizes everything from light varmint loads up to the heavier 100 grain hunting bullets most folks feed it.
The biggest upgrade over the original Axis is Savage's AccuTrigger, and it makes a real difference. You can adjust the pull weight yourself from around 2.5 to 6 pounds, so you get a crisp, safe break tuned to your preference instead of settling for whatever left the factory. Savage also uses thread-in headspacing on these barrels, one of the reasons their budget rifles have a reputation for shooting tighter groups than they have any business doing. The redesigned bolt handle has a sleeker, more ergonomic shape that is easier to run with cold or wet hands, which matters more than you would think on a November morning.
The matte gray synthetic stock shrugs off rain, mud, and truck bed abuse, and the carbon steel barrel and receiver wear a matte black finish that keeps glare down in the woods. At roughly 6.6 pounds bare, it carries well on long walks to the stand. The receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting your scope of choice is straightforward, and integral swivel studs are ready for a sling or bipod.
A detachable 4-round box magazine ships with the rifle, giving you 4+1 capacity and quick, clean reloads. Drop the mag, top it off, and you are back in business without fumbling rounds through the action. For a walk-in-the-woods hunting rifle that just works, this one is tough to argue with.
No, this model ships without a scope or iron sights. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so all you need is a set of bases and rings to mount the optic of your choice. If you want a package with glass included, Savage offers that as the Axis 2 XP, which is a separate model.
It is one of the most popular deer calibers out there for good reason. With 90 to 100 grain hunting bullets it takes whitetail and antelope cleanly at typical hunting distances, and recoil is mild enough that newer hunters and smaller-framed folks can shoot it well. Load it with lighter bullets and it doubles as an excellent coyote and varmint rifle.
Yes. The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable from roughly 2.5 to 6 pounds using the tool that Savage provides, no gunsmith required. It also has a built-in safety blade that helps prevent the rifle from firing unless the trigger is pulled deliberately, so you can run a lighter pull with confidence.
The main upgrade is the AccuTrigger, which the standard Axis lacks. The Axis 2 also gets improved stock ergonomics and a redesigned bolt handle that is easier to work in cold or wet conditions. Both share the same button-rifled barrel and thread-in headspacing that Savage builds its accuracy reputation on.
| UPC | 011356320612 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 32061 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 22" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .243 Winchester |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Color | Gray |
| Length | 42.5'' |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 4-Round |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. Detachable Box |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 8.4 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 8.4 |
| Sights | No Sights |
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