Savage Axis 2 Pro
Savage Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2024
Also known as: Axis 2 Pro, Axis II Pro
Overview
The Savage Axis 2 Pro is an American bolt-action hunting rifle introduced in late 2024 as the premium tier of Savage's budget-oriented Axis line. It pairs the Axis 2 action with the user-adjustable AccuTrigger, a 20-inch fluted heavy-sporter carbon-steel barrel with a 5/8x24 threaded muzzle, and a Gun Metal Bronze Cerakote finish over the receiver, barrel, and bolt handle. Its injection-molded synthetic stock features a negative-drop comb, ambidextrous palm swells, and a Forest SP camouflage finish, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for optics mounting.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2948 g (104.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1029 mm (40.51") |
| Barrel Length | 508 mm (20.00") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 15 N (3.4 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2962 J (2185 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 800 m (875 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1200 m (1312 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 203 mm (7.99") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Carbon Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Cerakote |
Calibers
- 6.5mm Creedmoor · primary — also known as 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 CM, 6.5 CR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Tang Safety, Accutrigger Accurelease
- Features: Accutrigger, Threaded Barrel, Fluted Heavy Sporter Barrel, Negative Drop Comb, Ambidextrous Palm Swells, Detachable Box Magazine, Sling Swivel Studs, Rubber Recoil Pad, Drilled And Tapped Receiver
Variants
- Savage Axis 2 Pro Compact - Compact
Production
Production years: 2024-present
Current-production civilian hunting rifle
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Offered in full-size and compact configurations across a range of chamberings including .223 Remington, 6mm ARC, 6.5mm Creedmoor, .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, and .400 Legend. MSRP around $1,359 at launch.
Background
The Axis line launched in 2009 as Savage's answer to affordable entry-level bolt-action hunting rifles; the Axis 2 Pro represents a premium upgrade with Cerakote finishing, a threaded fluted barrel, and the AccuTrigger, blurring the line between budget and mid-tier hunting rifles.