The Savage Axis 2 Pro Western is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6mm ARC with a 20-inch threaded barrel finished in Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote. It has a fixed synthetic stock with pistol grip in Western Camo, a carbon steel receiver, and a Picatinny rail. Capacity is 4+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis 2 Pro 
• Caliber: 6mm ARC 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote, Western Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch threaded barrel in Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote 
• Picatinny rail on carbon steel receiver 
• Fixed synthetic stock with pistol grip in Western Camo 
• 4+1 round capacity 
• Optic-ready via included Picatinny rail

Owners of the Axis 2 Pro in 6mm ARC tend to highlight the caliber choice as the main draw. The cartridge sits in a practical middle ground for range and hunting work, and the bolt-action format keeps the Western in a straightforward package. The Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote finish over a camo stock gets mixed reactions, with some owners calling it distinctive and others preferring a more uniform look.

The threaded barrel is a frequent positive mention, giving owners flexibility to add a muzzle device without additional gunsmithing. The Picatinny rail comes appreciated since it ships ready to mount an optic. Trigger feel on the Axis 2 Pro platform is a recurring split: acceptable for hunting use, but competitive shooters often swap it.

For the price segment, the Axis 2 Pro Western is viewed as a practical rifle with meaningful features. Buyers who specifically wanted 6mm ARC in bolt-action form had limited options and find the Western fills that space without demanding a premium price.

Stock flex is greatly improved, but my magazine sits low and causes feeding trouble.

Savage made a major improvement to the Axis stock here. The troublesome flex of earlier versions is gone, the surface texture feels good, and the bronze Cerakote is very nicely applied. My 6mm ARC example does have a frustrating feeding issue. A cartridge can strike the feed ramp while I work the bolt, and backing off occasionally lets another round escape the magazine and compound the jam. The factory magazine appears to sit slightly low, which may be contributing. I like the stock enough that replacing it is not my first choice, but I am considering an MDT Field stock that accepts AICS-pattern magazines as a possible fix. The rifle still shoots well, yet the inconsistent feeding keeps it from earning full marks.