The Savage Arms Axis 2 (model 33131) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 400 Legend 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: 400 Legend 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20in 
• Weight: 6.80 lbs 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Material: Carbon Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• The barrel is threaded 11/16"-24 and the receiver is drilled and tapped for optics. 
• Rifling twist is 1:16", matched to the 400 Legend cartridge. 
• 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 400 Legend tend to describe it as a solid, affordable straight-wall bolt gun. The AccuTrigger is a repeated highlight for its clean, adjustable break, and the drilled-and-tapped receiver makes scope mounting simple. A handful of owners mention the synthetic stock feels light-duty compared to a wood-stocked rifle.

The threaded barrel is popular for owners adding a muzzle device, and the updated bolt handle gets noted as easier to run in gloves during cold-weather hunts. The ambidextrous palm swells on the stock are appreciated by left-handed shooters sharing the rifle, though the stock still ships in a right-hand configuration.

As a budget-friendly straight-wall option, the Axis 2 draws owners hunting in regions that require straight-wall cartridges for deer. The common complaint centers on trigger-guard and stock plastics feeling basic, while most agree the rifle is accurate enough for its price once paired with a decent optic.