The Savage Arms Axis 2 XP is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 400 Legend, built for left-handed shooters who want accurate, reliable performance without a premium price tag. It belongs to the Axis Series and covers hunting and sport shooting duties well. 
 

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: Green Synthetic Stock 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 40.5 inches 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-16 inches 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (4-round detachable box magazine) 
• Weight: 7.5 lbs. 
• Safety Features: Two Position Top Tang Safety 
• Special Feature: Left Hand Configuration 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable, letting you dial in pull weight to match your preference rather than accepting whatever the factory set. That goes a long way toward repeatable accuracy. 
 
The green synthetic stock shrugs off rain and field grime, and holds up well after a season of use. It won't win beauty contests, but it's grippy when wet and weighs less than wood. 
 
Matte black on a hunting rifle makes sense — no glare flare to spook deer. The integral swivel studs are already there if you want to add a sling or bipod, so you're not hunting for an adapter. 
 
Left-hand configuration means the bolt handle, ejection port, and safety are all on the correct side for southpaw shooters — not an afterthought mirrored from a right-hand model, but a dedicated layout.

Left-handed shooters tend to lead the positive commentary on this rifle — options in a dedicated lefty layout are thin in most bolt-action lines, and the Axis 2 XP fills that gap at a price that doesn't sting. The 400 Legend caliber draws interest from hunters who want a harder-hitting cartridge than .223 but with manageable recoil.

Out-of-the-box accuracy gets mentioned often. Most owners report it shoots well without immediate trigger work or bedding jobs. The lightweight build — 7.5 lbs. — makes full-day field carries less punishing than heavier platforms.

Criticism tends to center on what you'd expect at this price point: the stock is functional but plainly finished, and the lack of some features found in higher-tier rifles is noticeable to shooters coming from costlier guns. A few owners do upgrade the trigger or swap optics once they've logged some range time.

The consensus is that it punches above its price for an entry-level or budget hunting rifle, particularly for left-handed buyers who don't want to compromise on caliber.