The Savage Arms Axis 2 in .22-250 is a left-handed bolt-action rifle with a user-adjustable AccuTrigger and a 22" barrel. It's chambered for a fast, flat-shooting varmint cartridge and configured specifically for left-handed shooters, a combination that's harder to find than it should be. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Family: Axis Series 
• Model: Axis 2 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 22-250 
• Finish Type: Matte Black 
• Stock/Grips: Green Synthetic 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Overall Length: 42.5" 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-12" 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (Detachable Box Magazine) 
• Weight: 6.6 lbs. 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang Safety 
• Special Feature: Left Hand Configuration 
   

Features 

The AccuTrigger lets you dial in the pull weight to your preference, useful for accurate varmint shooting where a clean, light break matters. The left-hand bolt throw is the main selling point here; most rifles in this price range only come right-handed, so left-handed shooters either pay a premium for custom work or deal with an awkward setup. This solves that. 
 
The 1-in-12" twist is well-matched to lighter .22-250 bullets in the 40-55 grain range. At 6.6 lbs. it's light enough to carry comfortably. The green synthetic stock handles weather without fuss. The two-position top tang safety is in a natural position and doesn't require you to break your grip.

Left-handed shooters are the clearest fans of this rifle. Finding a left-hand bolt gun at this price point is genuinely difficult, and that fact alone drives a lot of the positive sentiment. The AccuTrigger gets consistent praise for allowing shooters to get a lighter, crisper pull without going to an aftermarket trigger.

Accuracy reports are good. Most buyers describe solid groups at 100 yards out of the box, which is competitive for a factory rifle in this price range. The .22-250 cartridge handles varmints and prairie dogs well, and the 1-in-12" twist works with the common lighter bullet weights.

Criticisms follow predictable patterns. The factory trigger, while adjustable, still gets called gritty by some buyers who compare it to higher-end triggers. Weight comes up occasionally. A few users find 6.6 lbs. heavier than expected given the synthetic stock and trim profile. The green synthetic stock has divided opinion: some like the look, others wish for more options or better texture. Aftermarket customization options are limited compared to more popular platforms.

For the price, most left-handed buyers find it a solid value. Experienced shooters who want more out of the trigger or stock usually upgrade those parts and end up happy with the barreled action.