The Savage Arms Axis XP in .270 Win is a bolt-action rifle in a left-hand configuration, a detail that narrows the field considerably since most production bolt guns are right-handed. It ships with a 3-9x40 scope already mounted, which gets it usable out of the box. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Family: Axis Series 
• Model: Axis XP 
• Type: Rifle 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 270 Win 
• Barrel Length: 22" 
• Overall Length: 42.5" 
• Rate-of-Twist: 1-in-10 
• Capacity: 4 + 1 (1 Magazine Included) 
• Weight: 7.6 lbs. 
• Finish Type: Black Matte 
• Stock/Grips: Black Synthetic 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang 
• Additional Info: 
  • Drilled / Tapped for scope mounts 
  • Integral Swivel Studs 
  • Comes with a 3-9x40 Scope 
     

Detailed Features 

 
The bolt action cycles smoothly and feeds consistently. The 22-inch barrel with a 1-in-10 twist rate handles .270 Win loads across the standard hunting weight range. At 7.6 lbs., the synthetic stock keeps things manageable during a full day afield. 
 
The 2-position top tang safety is easy to operate with either hand, which matters more than usual on a lefty gun where controls need to fall naturally. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope rings, and integral swivel studs are already in the stock for a sling. 
 
The included 3-9x40 scope covers most hunting ranges without needing an immediate upgrade.

Feedback on the Savage Axis XP LH .270 Win splits fairly cleanly between praise and specific criticisms.

Price-to-performance is the most common positive theme. Buyers consistently say the Axis XP delivers accuracy that outpaces what the price tag suggests. Tight groupings out of the box get mentioned often, and the left-hand configuration at this price point is regularly noted as a rarity worth acknowledging.

Weight is called out positively by hunters carrying the rifle over distance. The synthetic stock polarizes opinions on aesthetics but gets credit for durability and weather resistance.

Criticisms cluster around the factory trigger (described as heavy or mushy by a subset of buyers), the stock's feel compared to wood alternatives, and the scope. The included 3-9x40 is considered adequate for general hunting but frequently upgraded by shooters wanting better glass or click-adjustable turrets.

Overall, the Axis XP LH is viewed as a solid entry-level hunting rifle that left-handed shooters treat as a starting point worth the money, with the expectation that the trigger and optic may get swapped eventually.