The Savage Arms Axis 2 XP in .350 Legend with left-hand configuration and FDE stock is a compact bolt-action rifle that covers deer hunting and range use without unnecessary complexity. The 3-9x40 scope is included and the rifle is left-hand specific, not an adapted right-hand design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Family: Axis Series 
• Model: Axis 2 XP 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: .350 Legend 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Stock/Grips: FDE Synthetic Stock 
• Barrel Length: 18" 
• Overall Length: 38.5" 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-16" 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (Detachable Box Magazine) 
• Weight: 7.2 lbs. 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang Safety 
• Special Feature: Left Hand Configuration 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The user-adjustable AccuTrigger is one of the more useful features on the Axis platform. You can reduce pull weight to what feels right rather than adapting to a fixed factory spec. The integral swivel studs are pre-installed for sling or bipod use. 
 
The 3-9x40 scope ships with the rifle and handles typical field distances well. At 7.2 lbs. and 38.5" overall length, the package is light enough for all-day field carry. The FDE synthetic stock resists weather and holds grip in varying conditions. 
 
Left-hand configuration applies to the bolt handle, ejection, and controls, a genuine southpaw layout.

Left-handed buyers are the core audience here, and feedback from that group is largely positive. The combination of a dedicated left-hand layout with the .350 Legend cartridge, popular in straight-walled cartridge hunting states, makes this a rifle with a specific and underserved niche.

The bundled scope is appreciated for making the package immediately usable. The .350 Legend's low recoil draws favorable comments from newer hunters and those who shoot frequently in practice sessions.

Common criticisms focus on build quality at this price tier: the stock can feel lightweight compared to higher-end rifles, and some owners eventually upgrade components once they've decided to invest further. The included scope is functional but not the last word in glass quality.

Overall, it's viewed as a solid entry-level choice for left-handed hunters who want a straight-walled cartridge option and aren't ready to spend on a premium platform.