The Savage Arms Axis 2 XP is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, sold as a package with a 3-9x40 scope. It's built around the Axis platform, which has a reputation for punching above its price in accuracy. The FDE synthetic stock and matte black barrel give it a neutral field look. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Family: Axis Series 
• Model: Axis 2 XP 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Finish Type: Matte Black 
• Stock/Grips: FDE Synthetic Stock 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Overall Length: 42.5" 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-8" 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (4 rd. Detachable Box) 
• Weight: 7.7 lbs. 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang 
• Additional Info: 
  • Drilled / Tapped for scope mounts 
  • Comes with a user-adjustable AccuTrigger 
  • Equipped with integral swivel studs 
  • Includes a 3-9x40 Scope 
     

Detailed Features 

The AccuTrigger lets you adjust pull weight to your preference without a gunsmith. The 22" barrel with a 1-in-8 twist rate stabilizes 6.5 Creedmoor bullets well across typical hunting and range distances. At 7.7 lbs., it's manageable for extended carry. The detachable box magazine holds 4 rounds plus one in the chamber. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting, and the package scope gets you shooting immediately.

Users consistently point to the scope-included package as the main draw, you can hunt with this rifle the day you buy it without additional spend. Accuracy feedback is positive across the board; the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge and the AccuTrigger combination get credit for respectable groups at the range and in the field.

New shooters find the bolt action easy to learn. Recoil with the 6.5 Creedmoor is mild enough that it doesn't deter people from extended range sessions. Where the criticism lands: experienced shooters typically swap the included scope for something better suited to longer ranges, and some find the stock has a basic feel compared to mid-tier alternatives. Still, the common consensus is that the Axis 2 XP offers strong value at its price.