The Savage Arms Axis 2 XP in .400 Legend is a bolt-action rifle with a hardwood stock, matte black finish, and a 20-inch barrel. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger is included, as is a 3-9x40 scope. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Family: Axis Series 
• Model: Axis 2 XP 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 400 Legend 
• Finish Type: Matte Black 
• Stock/Grips: Hardwood Stock 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Overall Length: 40.5" 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-16" 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (Detachable Box Magazine) 
• Weight: 7.6 lbs. 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang Safety 
• Additional Info: 
  • User-adjustable AccuTrigger 
  • Integral swivel studs 
  • 3-9x40 scope included 
     

Detailed Features 

 
The AccuTrigger adjusts to your preferred pull weight. Useful for hunters who want a lighter break without the risk of a non-adjustable trigger set too light from the factory. The two-position top tang safety is straightforward and accessible with the thumb in a normal firing grip. 
 
At 40.5 inches overall with a 20-inch barrel, this is a shorter, lighter configuration than the standard 22-inch Axis variants. The 7.6 lb. weight is manageable for all-day carry. Barrel is drilled and tapped for scope mounts; the included 3-9x40 covers typical hunting ranges. 
 
The .400 Legend is designed around straight-walled cartridge requirements common in several Midwestern deer hunting states. At 1-in-16 twist, the barrel stabilizes the heavier .400 Legend projectiles well. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
This rifle is a practical pick for hunters in straight-walled cartridge zones who want an affordable, packaged setup. The shorter 20-inch barrel makes it a bit easier to handle in tight blinds or dense cover. The detachable box magazine allows quick unloading in the field without cycling rounds through the action.

Feedback on the Axis 2 XP in .400 Legend covers a few consistent themes.

The package value gets mentioned frequently, scope included at the price point makes it accessible for hunters who don't want to spec out optics separately. The AccuTrigger earns consistent praise for its adjustability; shooters report cleaner breaks after dialing it in, which helps with accuracy at hunting distances.

The .400 Legend caliber draws mixed opinions. Hunters in straight-walled cartridge states find it well-suited for deer at typical woods distances and appreciate the manageable recoil. Others debate whether it offers meaningful advantages over established cartridges for non-restricted hunters.

Build quality feedback is generally in line with the price, functional and reliable for recreational use, though some components feel less substantial compared to rifles in a higher price tier. Bolt action is described as smooth by most users. Customization options through aftermarket parts are more limited than on higher-volume platforms, which matters to shooters planning upgrades over time.