The Savage Arms Axis 2 in 6.5 Creedmoor is a left-handed bolt-action rifle with a user-adjustable AccuTrigger, a 22" barrel, and a detachable box magazine. The 1-in-8" twist is optimized for heavier 6.5mm bullets that perform well at longer ranges. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis 2 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 42.5 inches 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 rounds (Detachable Box Magazine) 
• Weight: 6.6 lbs. 
• Stock/Grips: Green Synthetic Stock 
• Finish Type: Matte Black 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang Safety 
• Special Feature: Left Handed Configuration 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-8" 
   

Features 

AccuTrigger System 

The AccuTrigger is adjustable for pull weight, which lets shooters set it to their preference without gunsmithing. It has a light, clean break with minimal creep once tuned, a genuine functional advantage over fixed factory triggers in this price range. 
 

Synthetic Stock 

The green synthetic stock holds up to weather and rough handling. At 6.6 lbs. the rifle isn't heavy, and the stock keeps it manageable for field carry. 
 

Barrel 

At 22" with a 1-in-8" twist, the barrel stabilizes heavier 6.5mm projectiles, 130-143 grain bullets that give the Creedmoor its long-range reputation. The matte black finish on the barrel and receiver reduces glare. 
 

Safety 

Two-position top tang safety, accessible without breaking your firing grip.

The 6.5 Creedmoor version of the Axis 2 LH draws positive feedback from left-handed shooters who want a capable precision cartridge in a factory left-hand package without paying custom-build prices. The AccuTrigger gets the most consistent praise. Buyers appreciate being able to adjust pull weight, and most find a setting they're comfortable with.

Accuracy is well-regarded. The 6.5 Creedmoor's flat trajectory and manageable recoil make it a natural fit for both hunting and longer-range target work, and the rifle delivers on accuracy at a price point that surprises some first-time buyers.

Critique clusters around the stock and finish. Some buyers wish for a higher-quality stock material or better ergonomics. The matte finish is functional but not everyone's preference. Occasional notes about wanting more aftermarket support, the Axis platform has less ecosystem than something like a Remington 700-footprint rifle. A handful of users mention factory trigger feel before adjustment, finding it rough until they dial it in.

Overall the rifle is positioned as an entry-to-mid-level option and buyers evaluate it in that context. For left-handed shooters specifically, finding 6.5 Creedmoor in a production left-hand configuration at this price is not easy, which keeps sentiment favorable even when compared to pricier alternatives.