The Savage Arms Axis 2 LH in .25-06 Remington is a left-hand bolt-action rifle with a matte black finish and gray synthetic stock. The 22" barrel and 42.5" overall length are standard for the series; weight comes in at 6.6 lbs., which is comfortable for a full day of carrying. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Family: Axis Series 
• Model: Axis 2 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: .25-06 Remington 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 42.5 inches 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (Detachable Box Mag) 
• Weight: 6.6 lbs. 
• Finish Type: Matte Black 
• Stock/Grips: Gray Synthetic 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-10 inches 
• Safety Features: Two Position Top Tang 
• Special Feature: Left Hand configuration 
   

Features 

 
The user-adjustable AccuTrigger lets you dial in pull weight without a trip to the gunsmith. The receiver is drilled and tapped for easy scope mounting, and the gray synthetic stock handles weather without warping. The matte black finish cuts glare in the field. 
 
The .25-06 Remington is a flat-shooting cartridge well-suited to medium game like deer and antelope at longer distances. The 1-in-10" twist rate stabilizes bullets across the common .25-06 weight range. At 6.6 lbs., the rifle is light enough to carry comfortably without feeling unstable at the bench.

The .25-06 chambering draws consistent praise from hunters who shoot at longer distances. The caliber's flat trajectory and manageable recoil are the main selling points, and owners report good accuracy performance to back that up.

Left-handed shooters are the primary audience, and the left-hand bolt action is the main reason they pick this over other options at the price. The AccuTrigger gets positive comments; the adjustable pull weight is noticeably better than fixed triggers on competing entry-level rifles.

The stock gets mild criticism for ergonomics, functional but plain, and a few owners eventually look at aftermarket replacements. Some users note that the factory trigger, while adjustable, has a reset that takes some getting used to. The general tone in user discussions is that this rifle hits a solid value mark, with performance that holds up in the field and trade-offs that are expected at the price point.