Savage Axis Ii Xp Hardwood Review

Since then they came out with the savage axis ii a version of the axis that comes with the much better accutrigger and a better scope on their package rifles.

Savage axis ii xp hardwood review. Let s get back to the accuracy out of this savage axis ii xp in 30 06. If you need a hunting rifle that s ready to go out of the box check out the new savage axis ii rifle. Savage axis ii xp 223 rifle w weaver kaspa 3 9x40mm riflescope by randy wakeman. Axis ii xp hardwood we ve blended affordable accuracy and classic style in the axis ii xp hardwood.

Offered in a variety of calibers it leverages the familial relationships within the vista outdoor network of companies and includes a bushnell banner scope. Savage arms axis ii xp. Yeah you read that right. That means for around 100 more the axis ii provides the shooter with a superior trigger and comes with a mounted and bore sighted optic.

Back in 2010 i reviewed the then new savage arms edge in 223 remington caliber. Photo by randy wakeman. That s a great price but not really a great gun. The package rifle maximizes any shooter s precision with the user adjustable accutrigger system button rifling and a factory mounted and boresighted bushnell 3 9x40mm scope.

My shooting was done at 100 yards over a rolled up sleeping bag over the hood of my pickup truck. The axis continues to be a combination of design for manufacturing speed as well as best use of materials for price. This model is a step up from the other rifles in the axis series of savage rifles and for several good reasons. The savage axis ii xp hardwood rifle is a high quality well made bolt action rifle that can be used for several purposes.

Most gun writers know when to put the rifle down and start writing. Plus savage recently came out with several additional variants including hardwood compact stainless and camo. The rifle and scope combination have an msrp of 484 but are easily found online for as little as 380. My first three round group measured a dead even 1inch.

Savage axis ii xp 223 rifle w weaver kaspa 3 9x40mm riflescope full review. It was a once inch group. It did extremely well shooting 5 8 inch groups at 100 yards right out of the box. The american made savage axis ii xp is extremely budget friendly.

I bought my first savage axis about a decade ago.