The Savage Arms Axis 2 XP is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 20-inch threaded barrel and a gray synthetic stock. It ships as a scoped package with a 3-9x40mm Duplex optic already mounted, and feeds from a detachable box magazine that holds four rounds. The rifle is built for right-hand shooters and pairs a carbon steel receiver with a matte black carbon steel barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis 2 XP 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Barrel Finish: Matte Black 
• Barrel Material: Carbon Steel 
• Trigger Pull Weight: 2.5-6 lbs (adjustable) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Threaded 20-inch barrel (5/8"x24) accepts a muzzle device without gunsmithing 
• Drilled and tapped receiver comes with a factory-mounted 3-9x40mm Duplex scope 
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger lets the shooter set pull weight within the 2.5 to 6 lb range 
• Gray synthetic stock has a fixed pistol grip and a rubber recoil pad 
• 1:8" twist rate suits the heavier bullet weights common in 6.5 Creedmoor

Owners of the Axis 2 XP in 6.5 Creedmoor tend to praise the AccuTrigger as the standout upgrade over the original Axis, and most describe the action as reliable once broken in. The factory scope gets mixed reviews: some owners keep it as a starter optic, others swap it out fairly quickly.

The gray synthetic stock is light for carrying in the field, though a portion of owners note it flexes more than a heavier composite stock would. The threaded barrel is a popular feature for shooters who plan to add a brake or suppressor without extra machining.

For the money, the Axis 2 XP in 6.5 Creedmoor is usually bought as a complete hunting package rather than piece by piece. Because the Axis line has been around a long time, aftermarket stocks, triggers, and barrels are widely available for owners who want to build on the base rifle later.