Description
The .400 Legend has earned a loyal following fast, and it is easy to see why. It hits like a big bore on deer and hogs but keeps recoil at a level most folks find comfortable, even from a lighter sporter-weight rifle. Savage dropped it into the redesigned Axis 2 XP package, which means you get their proven barrel work, thread-in headspacing, and the user-adjustable AccuTrigger in a combo that already has glass mounted and boresighted when it leaves the factory.
What the Axis 2 XP Brings to Deer Camp
The 20 inch carbon steel sporter barrel with a 1:16 twist is well matched to the .400 Legend, giving you a rifle that carries at a manageable 7.7 pounds and swings quickly in tight timber or a shooting house. The second generation Axis stock got a real upgrade in the ergonomics department, with improved texturing and a cleaner grip shape, plus a reworked bolt handle that is easier to run with cold hands or gloves. The gray synthetic finish shrugs off weather and scratches, and integral swivel studs make adding a sling simple. Feeding comes from a detachable 4-round box magazine, so topping off or unloading at the truck is quick and painless.
A Scoped Savage .400 Legend That Is Ready Out of the Box
The included 3-9×40 scope features fully multi-coated lenses and tool-free windage and elevation adjustments, and since it arrives mounted and boresighted, getting zeroed usually takes just a handful of rounds. The AccuTrigger deserves a mention too. It is user adjustable from around 2.5 to 6 pounds, giving you a crisp, safe pull you can tune to your liking without a trip to a gunsmith. If you ever want to upgrade optics down the road, the receiver is drilled and tapped, so swapping glass is no hassle.
For anyone hunting whitetails or hogs at practical woods distances, this Axis 2 XP combo covers the bases without making you piece together a setup. Grab ammo, confirm your zero, and you are ready for opening day.
Key Specifications
- Model: Axis 2 XP
- Manufacturer Part Number: 32178
- UPC: 011356321787
- Caliber: .400 Legend
- Action: Bolt Action
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 20" Carbon Steel Sporter
- Twist Rate: 1:16"
- Overall Length: 42.5"
- Weight: 7.7 lbs
- Length of Pull: 13.75"
- Trigger: User-Adjustable AccuTrigger (2.5-6 lbs)
- Stock: Gray Fixed Synthetic
- Receiver: Black, Drilled and Tapped
- Optic: Factory Mounted & Boresighted 3-9×40 Scope
- Hand: Right Hand
What’s Included
- Savage Axis 2 XP bolt action rifle in .400 Legend
- Factory mounted and boresighted 3-9×40 scope
- One 4-round detachable box magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the scope on the Savage Axis 2 XP already sighted in?
The 3-9×40 scope comes mounted and boresighted from the factory, which gets you on paper but is not a substitute for a proper zero. Plan on a range session with the ammo you intend to hunt with to fine-tune your point of impact. Most people find it only takes a few rounds to dial in.
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 the AccuTrigger safety blade, so you get a light, crisp pull without giving up drop safety.
What is the .400 Legend good for?
The .400 Legend is a straight-wall cartridge designed to deliver hard-hitting performance on deer and hogs at typical woods ranges. It throws a heavier, larger-diameter bullet than the .350 Legend while keeping recoil manageable in a rifle this size. If most of your shots come inside 200 yards or so, it is a very practical choice.
Can I swap the included scope for different glass later?
Absolutely. The receiver is drilled and tapped, so removing the factory scope and mounting your preferred bases and rings is straightforward. Plenty of owners hunt with the included optic for years, but the upgrade path is there whenever you want it.



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