The Savage Axis XP in .308 Winchester is a bolt-action rifle with a 22-inch button-rifled barrel, a 4+1 round capacity, and a matte stainless steel finish. It ships with a boresighted 3-9x40mm Weaver scope already mounted. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .308 WIN 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Weight: 7.33 lbs (not including scope) 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Finish: Matte Stainless Steel 
• Sights: Optic Ready with boresighted 3-9x40mm Weaver Scope included 
• Safety Feature: Three-position safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The 22-inch button-rifled barrel delivers consistent accuracy. The three-position safety allows loading and unloading while keeping the firing pin blocked, with the third position releasing for fire. The stainless barrel and receiver resist corrosion, which matters in wet hunting conditions. The included Weaver 3-9x40mm scope is boresighted from the factory, close enough to get on paper at initial range sessions without a gunsmith.

The Savage Axis XP .308 gets the same consistent positive feedback pattern as the .350 Legend version: good accuracy at hunting distances, bundled scope that reduces out-of-box cost, and a price point that makes it accessible.

The stainless finish is called out specifically as a practical benefit for hunters in wet or humid climates. The rifle is described as easy to operate and manageable in recoil for .308, which draws positive comments from newer hunters.

Constant criticisms are the trigger (most owners find it functional, but several suggest aftermarket options for precision work), and some reviewers note the stock and other components feel less refined than more expensive rifles. Both points are consistent with the price bracket and don't affect satisfaction among buyers who understand the tradeoffs.