The Savage Arms Axis 2 Compact XP is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 400 Legend with a user-adjustable AccuTrigger and a 3-9x40 scope included in the package. At 39.5" overall with a 20" barrel, it sits in a gray synthetic stock with a matte black finish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Family: Axis Series 
• Model: Axis 2 Compact XP 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 400 Legend 
• Finish Type: Matte Black  
• Stock/Grips: Gray Synthetic  
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Overall Length: 39.5" 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-16" 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (4 rd. Detachable Box) 
• Weight: 7.4 lbs. 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang 
• Special Feature: Compact Design  
• Additional Info: Includes a 3-9x40 Scope and Integral Swivel Studs 
   

Detailed Features 

The AccuTrigger lets shooters dial in pull weight for a crisp break, genuinely useful on a hunting rifle where one shot often matters. The detachable 4-round box magazine reloads quickly without fumbling, and the 39.5" overall length is genuinely manageable in tight hunting situations like tree stands or dense brush. The matte black finish and synthetic stock hold up to wet weather without babying. 
 
The 400 Legend caliber sits in an interesting spot: enough energy for deer-sized game with recoil that stays comfortable for smaller-framed shooters, while the 1-in-16" twist is optimized for that cartridge's bullet weights.

The Savage Axis 2 Compact XP in .400 Legend draws generally positive feedback, with a few recurring criticisms worth knowing about.

Affordability and the bundled scope come up constantly as selling points. Buyers who want a ready-to-hunt package without sourcing optics separately appreciate the all-in-one value. The compact size and 7.4 lb weight get mentioned favorably for hunters who carry all day or younger/smaller-framed shooters.

The .400 Legend divides opinion. Deer hunters who've used it report effective terminal performance and manageable recoil, but some shooters coming from more established calibers miss the wider ammo availability. Accuracy gets consistent praise across the price range.

On the critical side: the stock feels thin and plasticky compared to rifles at higher price points, and a small number of users have reported feeding or extraction hiccups, not widespread, but worth knowing. For the price, most buyers consider those trade-offs reasonable. The overall consensus is that it's a solid budget hunting rifle, particularly for new shooters or anyone who wants a caliber-specific compact without spending significantly more.