The Savage Axis 2 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 7mm-08 Remington with a 20-inch threaded carbon steel barrel finished in matte black. It has a gray synthetic stock with a pistol grip and ambidextrous palm swells, a detachable 4-round box magazine, and a user-adjustable AccuTrigger. The rifle is a right-hand action with an overall length of 40.50 inches and a 1:9.5 twist rate suited to the 7mm-08 Remington chambering. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis 2 
• Caliber: 7mm-08 Rem 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20 in 
• Weight: 6.70 lbs 
• Twist Rate: 1:9.5 in 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 20-inch carbon steel barrel with a matte black finish and 5/8x24 thread pattern 
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger for a lighter, cleaner break 
• Stock with pistol grip, ambidextrous palm swells, and a rubber recoil pad 
• Drilled-and-tapped receiver ready for optic mounting 
• Detachable box magazine with 4-round capacity 
• Length of pull is 13.75 inches with a rubber recoil pad for a comfortable fit

Owners of the 7mm-08 Axis 2 tend to like it as an approachable hunting rifle for the caliber, with several noting the AccuTrigger is the biggest upgrade over the older Axis lineup. The bolt action is generally described as smooth, and the detachable magazine feeds without complaint once the rifle is broken in.

The pistol-grip stock with palm swells gets solid marks for handling in the field, and the rubber recoil pad helps take the edge off recoil from the 7mm-08 chambering. A handful of owners note the stock still feels light and a bit plasticky under a firm grip, but most say it does not affect function.

Buyers frame the Axis 2 as good value for a hunting rig, particularly with the drilled-and-tapped receiver making it easy to mount glass without extra work. The recurring complaint is the lack of included sights, so a scope purchase is treated as part of the total cost.