The Savage Arms Axis 2 (model 33133) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .270 Winchester with a 20-inch threaded carbon steel barrel. It has a gray synthetic stock with a pistol grip and ambidextrous palm swells, a matte black metal finish, and a 4+1 detachable box magazine. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis 2 
• Caliber: .270 Winchester 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20in 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Material: Carbon Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• The barrel is threaded 5/8"-24 and the receiver is drilled and tapped for optics. 
• Rifling twist is 1:10" and the safety is a two-position design. 
• The bolt handle has an updated, ergonomic profile for faster cycling. 
• The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable, rated from 2.5 to 6 lbs of pull. 
• The stock has ambidextrous palm swells and a rubber recoil pad. 
• Length of pull measures 13.75 inches with a recoil pad fitted at the buttstock.

Owners of the Axis 2 in .270 Winchester generally like it as a straightforward hunting rifle for deer and similar-sized game. The AccuTrigger is consistently mentioned as a highlight, and the drilled-and-tapped receiver makes mounting a scope easy. Some owners feel the synthetic stock is on the basic side but note it takes rough handling in the field without complaint.

The threaded barrel appeals to owners who want a muzzle brake for recoil management, and the updated bolt handle is called out as smoother to run than older Axis models. The ambidextrous palm swells on the stock work fine for right- and left-handed shooters even though the rifle ships in a right-hand configuration.

Value is the recurring theme in .270 Winchester, since the Axis 2 lands at a lower price than many other bolt guns in this chambering. The common complaint is that out-of-box accuracy depends heavily on ammunition choice, and several owners mention testing a few loads before settling on one the rifle prefers.