The Savage Axis II XP is a bolt-action rifle chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 22-inch barrel and a black synthetic stock. It comes as a package with a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope already mounted. Capacity is 4+1 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis II XP 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Color/Finish: Black synthetic stock, blue/black finish 
   

Detailed Features 

• Package rifle with Bushnell 3-9x40 scope included 
• 22-inch barrel with blue/black finish 
• Black synthetic stock 
• 4+1 round capacity 
• Bolt-action platform in 6.5 Creedmoor

The Savage Axis II XP is a common entry point for hunters and new bolt-gun shooters, and most owners are satisfied with the value the package delivers. Getting a functional 3-9x40 scope mounted and ready out of the box is the main draw, and owners generally find it adequate for hunting distances.

The synthetic stock on the Axis II XP is functional but plain. Shooters coming from more expensive rifles notice the lighter feel, and the trigger, while improved over the original Axis, still draws criticism from those used to a crisper pull. Some owners swap the stock or trigger as a first upgrade.

For 6.5 Creedmoor at the Axis II XP price point, most buyers feel they get what they paid for. Accuracy is typically acceptable for field use, though precision shooters looking for sub-half-MOA groups usually move to a different platform.