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Savage gave its workhorse Axis line a serious refresh with the Axis 2 Pro, and this Western camo version in .223 Rem might be the most practical of the bunch. You get a 20-inch heavy sporter barrel with a 1:9 twist that stabilizes the mid-weight bullets most folks feed a .223, plus a 1/2×28 threaded muzzle so adding a suppressor or muzzle device is a five-minute job instead of a gunsmith trip. At 6.8 pounds bare and 40.5 inches overall, it carries easily on long walks after coyotes and settles down nicely on the bench.
The biggest upgrade over older Axis rifles is the ergonomics. The redesigned synthetic stock has a more vertical grip with ambidextrous palm swells, enhanced texturing where your hands land, and a comfortable cheek rest that lines your eye up behind a scope naturally. The bolt handle got a sleeker, smoother profile too, which you notice most when running the action with cold or gloved hands. Underneath it all sits Savage's user-adjustable AccuTrigger, the same crisp, safe trigger that made the company's reputation for out-of-the-box accuracy, along with thread-in headspacing for consistent shot-to-shot performance.
The barreled action wears a Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote finish that stands up to rain, sweat, and truck-bed abuse far better than traditional bluing, and the Western camo pattern is a Savage exclusive you can only get on the Pro series. There are no iron sights, but the one-piece 0 MOA rail comes installed, so mounting a scope takes minutes. A flush-fitting detachable box magazine holds four rounds and drops free with a tab at the front of the mag body.
With cheap, plentiful ammo and almost no recoil, this chambering makes the Axis 2 Pro Western a great varmint and predator rifle, a fun range gun, and an easy rifle to hand a newer shooter. It is a lot of well-thought-out rifle without a premium price tag attached.
No, this rifle ships without iron sights or a scope. It does come with a one-piece 0 MOA rail already installed on the receiver, so all you need to do is add rings and your optic of choice. The receiver is also drilled and tapped if you prefer a different mounting setup.
Yes, the 20-inch heavy sporter barrel comes threaded from the factory in 1/2×28, which is the standard pitch for most .223 and 5.56 suppressors and muzzle devices. A thread protector keeps things covered when you're running the muzzle bare.
This model runs a 1:9 twist, which is a versatile middle ground for .223 Rem. It handles the common 55 grain loads well and will stabilize most bullets up into the high 60s and low 70 grain range. If your plans lean toward heavy 77 grain match loads, expect mixed results, but for varmint and general-purpose ammo it's a solid pairing.
Yes, the Axis 2 Pro Western uses Savage's AccuTrigger, which is user-adjustable without any gunsmithing. You remove the barreled action from the stock and use the included adjustment method described in the manual to set the pull weight to your preference. It breaks clean and crisp even at the factory setting, which is a big part of why these rifles shoot so well out of the box.
| UPC | 011356323156 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 32315 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | RIFLE |
| Barrel Length | 20" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .223 REM/5.56 NATO |
| Capacity | 4 + 1 |
| Color | Flat Dark Earth |
| Length | 48.8000 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 4 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.2 |
| Package Width | 8.4 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Shipping Weight | 9.2 |
| Sights | No |
| Magazine Included | 1 x 4-Round |
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