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There's a lot to like about a rifle that shows up ready to work, and that's exactly what the Savage Axis 2 XP Compact delivers. Savage mounts and bore-sights a 3-9×40 scope at the factory, with fully multi-coated lenses and tool-free windage and elevation adjustments, so the first trip to the range is about fine-tuning zero rather than hunting down rings and bases. Chambered in .223 Rem with a 1:9 twist, this one is a natural for coyotes, prairie dogs, and paper punching, and the soft recoil makes it one of the best ways to bring a new hunter into the fold.
The Compact version trims the length of pull down to 12.75 inches and keeps the overall length at a handy 39.5 inches. That shorter stock is the difference between a young or smaller-framed shooter fighting the rifle and settling in behind it comfortably. The gray synthetic stock shrugs off weather and rough handling, and the molded-in swivel studs mean adding a sling takes minutes. At 7.5 pounds with the scope on board, it carries fine and holds steady on the bench.
The 20-inch heavy sporter barrel is button rifled and paired with thread-in headspacing, a Savage hallmark that keeps chamber tolerances tight from rifle to rifle. Up top, the carbon steel receiver wears a matte black finish and comes drilled and tapped if you ever want to swap optics down the road. The real standout is the user-adjustable AccuTrigger, which lets you dial the pull anywhere from 2.5 to 6 pounds with a simple tool, no gunsmith visit required. The updated bolt handle design gives you better purchase when cycling with cold hands or gloves.
A detachable 4-round box magazine keeps loading and unloading quick and simple, and gives you 4+1 total capacity in the field. Between the light-recoiling .223 chambering, the sized-down stock, and the scope already dialed in from the factory, this is the kind of package that gets someone shooting well fast and keeps them coming back.
It's one of the better options out there for that role. The 12.75-inch length of pull fits smaller frames, .223 Rem has very mild recoil, and the AccuTrigger can be set light and crisp so new hunters learn good habits. The included scope also removes the guesswork of choosing and mounting an optic.
Yes. Savage mounts and bore-sights the 3-9×40 scope at the factory, and it features multi-coated lenses with tool-free windage and elevation adjustments. You'll still want to confirm and fine-tune zero at the range with your hunting ammo, but the heavy lifting is done.
You can. The AccuTrigger is user adjustable from roughly 2.5 to 6 pounds using the included method described in the manual, no gunsmith needed. It also has an integrated safety blade that helps prevent the rifle from firing unless the trigger is pulled deliberately.
Absolutely. The .223 Rem chambering with a 1:9 twist stabilizes a wide range of common bullet weights, and the 20-inch heavy sporter barrel adds steadiness for precise shots. The 3-9×40 scope covers typical varmint distances well, making this a solid predator and varmint rig as it sits.
| UPC | 011356322296 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 32229 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 4 |
| Color | Gray |
| Length | 48.7500 |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Sights | No |
| Youth Rifle | Yes |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 4-Round |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. Detachable Box |
| Package Height | 3.4 |
| Package Width | 8.3 |
| Shipping Weight | 10.1 |
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