The Savage Axis 2 XP is a right-hand bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester. It ships as a scoped package with a 20-inch matte black carbon steel threaded barrel, a gray synthetic stock, and a factory-mounted 3-9x40mm scope. The receiver is drilled and tapped, and the barrel carries a 5/8x24 thread pattern for muzzle devices. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis 2 XP 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20 in 
• Barrel Material: Carbon Steel 
• Barrel Finish: Matte Black 
• Stock Color: Gray 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded barrel (5/8x24) accepts a muzzle brake or suppressor 
• Includes a bore-sighted 3-9x40mm Duplex scope mounted on the drilled and tapped receiver 
• Detachable box magazine holds 4 rounds 
• Adjustable trigger lets shooters set pull weight between 2.5 and 6 lbs 
• Two-position safety and a rubber recoil pad on the gray synthetic stock

Owners of the Axis 2 XP tend to see it as a budget-friendly way into bolt-action .308 hunting, especially with the scope already mounted and bore-sighted. The adjustable trigger gets more praise than the rest of the rifle, since a lighter, crisper pull noticeably improves shooting compared to older Axis models. The synthetic stock is workmanlike rather than refined, and a few owners swap it out once they have confirmed the action shoots well.

In the field, the 20-inch barrel keeps the rifle handy for stand or blind hunting without adding much weight. The threaded muzzle is a common selling point, since it lets hunters add a brake or suppressor without a gunsmith visit. Some shooters note the factory scope is adequate for verifying zero but plan to upgrade to something with better glass for longer shots.

Value is where the Axis 2 XP earns its reputation. Buyers like getting a rifle, mount, and scope in one package at a price well below building a similar setup piece by piece, and the detachable magazine is a step up from older fixed-magazine Axis rifles. The aftermarket for stocks and triggers on this platform keeps growing, so owners who want to personalize the rifle later have real options.