The Savage Axis 2 is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester with a 20-inch threaded barrel. It has a gray synthetic stock, a matte black carbon steel receiver and barrel, and weighs about 6.70 pounds. The detachable box magazine holds 4+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis 2 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Weight: 6.70 lbs 
• Barrel Material: Carbon Steel 
• Finish: Matte Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• The 20-inch barrel is threaded 5/8-24 for a suppressor or other muzzle device. 
• The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable, with a pull weight range of 2.5 to 6 pounds. 
• An updated bolt handle is shaped for a more secure grip in wet or cold conditions. 
• The stock has a pistol grip with ambidextrous palm swells and a 13.75-inch length of pull. 
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.

Owners of the Axis 2 in .308 Winchester tend to describe it as a solid, reliable hunting rifle for the money. The action feeds and extracts without complaint, and most buyers report the barrel holds accuracy well once broken in, though a few mention the factory stock flexes more than a wood or aftermarket option would.

In the field, the gray stock's pistol grip and palm swells make the rifle comfortable to carry and shoulder, and the redesigned bolt handle is easier to run with gloves on. The threaded barrel is a frequent selling point for hunters who want to run a suppressor without a gunsmith visit.

.308 Winchester is a common caliber for the Axis 2, and owners like that ammunition is easy to find. The AccuTrigger is one of the most praised features on this rifle, since it breaks cleaner than many trigger packages on rifles in the same price range. Some buyers add a better scope or replace the stock as a first upgrade.