The Savage Axis XP is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .308 Winchester with a 20-inch barrel. It is set up as a scoped package with a 3-9x40mm optic mounted at the factory, and it feeds from a detachable box magazine that holds four rounds plus one in the chamber. The rifle has a black synthetic stock with a matte black receiver finish and a right-hand bolt. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Axis XP 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4+1 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Overall Length: 40.50" 
• Finish: Matte Black 
• Height: 3.75" 
   

Detailed Features 

• Ships with a 3-9x40mm scope pre-mounted, so it is ready to sight in without buying separate glass. 
• Feeds from a 4-round detachable box magazine for quick reloads. 
• Two-position safety gives simple on and off operation at the range or in the field. 
• Matte black synthetic stock and receiver finish resist glare. 
• Right-hand bolt action chambered in the widely available .308 Winchester round.

Owners of the Axis XP in .308 Winchester tend to say the action runs reliably once it wears in, and feeding from the box magazine is generally trouble-free. The most repeated gripe is stock flex, since the synthetic furniture is light but feels less rigid than higher-priced rifles, and a few owners swap it out early. The included scope gets shooters on target quickly but is usually seen as an entry-level piece of glass.

Ergonomically the rifle carries well in the field thanks to its manageable weight, and the two-position safety is intuitive under pressure. The factory trigger draws mixed reviews, with some shooters content leaving it stock and others opting for an aftermarket unit for a cleaner break.

Value is the recurring theme in owner feedback: getting a chambered rifle with a mounted scope for one price is seen as a good deal, and the .308 Winchester chambering means ammunition and reloading components are easy to find. The Axis platform also has a reasonably active aftermarket for stocks and triggers.