Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope vs Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle
The short answer
The Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope and the Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle are both bolt-action rifles. The Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle is the more affordable option, starting at $367.99 versus $406.99. On the spec sheet, the Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle carries more rounds (5 rounds vs 4 rounds) and the Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle is lighter (104 oz vs 121.6 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope and the Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.308 Win vs .30-06 Springfield), capacity (4 rounds vs 5 rounds), overall length (42.5" vs 42.75") and weight (121.6 oz vs 104 oz).
- Which is cheaper, the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope or the Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle?
- The Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $367.99 compared with $406.99 for the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope or the Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle?
- The Mossberg Patriot .30-06 Gen 1: 22" Fluted Barrel Precision Rifle has the higher magazine capacity at 5 rounds, versus 4 rounds for the Savage Axis XP .308 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with 3-9x40 Scope.

