Description
Left-handed hunters know the struggle. Most budget-friendly bolt guns are right-hand only, and running a righty action from your weak side gets old fast. The Savage Axis 2 in 6.5 Creedmoor fixes that with a genuine left-hand action, so the bolt handle sits where it belongs and you can cycle rounds without breaking your cheek weld or reaching over the receiver.
Why the Axis 2 Punches Above Its Weight
Savage builds accuracy into this rifle the same way they do their pricier models. The 22-inch button-rifled sporter barrel is mated to the receiver with thread-in headspacing, and the floating bolt head helps the lugs seat evenly for consistent lockup shot after shot. The 1:8 twist rate stabilizes the long, heavy-for-caliber bullets that make 6.5 Creedmoor such a favorite for deer, hogs, and steel at distance. Then there's the AccuTrigger, which you can adjust yourself from around 2.5 to 6 pounds. A clean, crisp trigger at this price point is still rare, and it makes a real difference when a buck steps out at 300 yards.
A Left Hand Savage Axis 2 Built for the Field
The matte gray synthetic stock shrugs off rain, mud, and truck-bed abuse, with improved ergonomics and texturing that give you a solid grip with cold or gloved hands. At 6.6 pounds bare, it carries easily on long walks to the stand, and the mild recoil of the 6.5 Creedmoor means you can practice all afternoon without getting beat up. The matte black receiver comes drilled and tapped, so mounting a scope is quick work. There are no iron sights, which is fine since this cartridge deserves good glass anyway.
Feeding the Savage Axis 2 6.5 Creedmoor
A detachable box magazine holds four rounds, giving you 4+1 total capacity, and swapping mags is faster than thumbing loose rounds into a blind magazine when the action heats up. One magazine comes in the box. For a lefty looking for a dependable, accurate hunting rifle without a custom-shop price tag, this one checks all the boxes.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 32096
- UPC: 011356320964
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Action: Bolt Action, Left Hand
- Capacity: 4+1
- Barrel Length: 22 inches
- Barrel: Carbon steel, button rifled, matte black sporter contour
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Trigger: User-adjustable AccuTrigger, approx. 2.5 to 6 lb
- Stock: Fixed gray synthetic, matte finish
- Length of Pull: 13.75 inches
- Overall Length: 42.5 inches
- Weight: 6.6 lbs
- Receiver: Matte black steel, drilled and tapped for scope mounts
- Sights: None, optics ready
- Magazine: 1 detachable 4-round box magazine
What’s Included
- Savage Axis 2 left-hand bolt action rifle
- One 4-round detachable box magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Savage Axis 2 left hand model a true left-handed action?
Yes, this is a dedicated left-hand rifle, not a right-handed gun with a workaround. The bolt handle and ejection port are set up on the left side, so lefties can cycle the action naturally without reaching over the receiver or losing their sight picture between shots.
Does the Axis 2 come with a scope or sights?
No, this model ships without sights or optics. The receiver comes drilled and tapped from the factory, so all you need is a set of bases and rings to mount the scope of your choice. Given how flat 6.5 Creedmoor shoots, it's worth putting decent glass on it.
Can I adjust the trigger on the Savage Axis 2?
You can. The Axis 2 comes with Savage's AccuTrigger, which is user adjustable from roughly 2.5 to 6 pounds without a trip to a gunsmith. It also has an integrated safety blade that helps prevent the rifle from firing unless the trigger is pulled deliberately.
What is the 6.5 Creedmoor Axis 2 good for?
It's a versatile setup for deer, antelope, hogs, and predators, and the mild recoil makes it pleasant for range days too. The 22-inch barrel with a 1:8 twist stabilizes the high-BC bullets 6.5 Creedmoor is known for, so it performs well at longer ranges where other hunting cartridges start dropping off.





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