Savage Arms Adds 6.5 Creedmoor into Its AXIS and AXIS II Lineups

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posted on October 10, 2016
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Savage Arms has announced that it will be adding 6.5 Creedmoor offerings to nine existing rifle models, including some of the company's entry-level offerings. Shipments are being delivered to dealers now.

Rapidly gaining popularity among American hunters, 6.5 Creedmoor has made a name for itself throughout the industry. Savage has added nine new rifles chambered for the flat-shooting cartridge, including the new 16 Lightweight Hunter, AXIS, AXI LH, AXIS XP, AXIS XP Camo, AXIS XP Stainless, AXIS II XP, Axis II XP Stainless and AXIS II XP Hardwood.

MSRPs are listed below.

Savage Arms is pleased to announce its extension of 6.5 Creedmoor in nine existing rifle models, including several entry-level offerings priced less than $500. Shipments of these firearms are currently being delivered to dealers. 

16 Lightweight Hunter: $752
AXIS: $368
AXIS LH: $368
AXIS XP: $407
AXIS XP Camo: $485
AXIS XP Stainless: $507
AXIS II XP: $485
AXIS II XP: $580
AXIS II XP Hardwood: $506

For more information, go to SavageArms.com.

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