On this week's #SundayGunday, we are talking about one of the best buys out there in hunting rifles: the new Savage Axis 2 Pro.
Savage’s bolt-action Axis rifle line has been a staple in the woods for years, and it’s no wonder why. It’s been a solid performer, is available in just about any caliber you could ask for, and there’s a multitude of model variations to choose from that suit any style of hunting you do. It also doesn’t hurt that this polymer-stocked gun has always been affordable.
This year Savage has upped the budget bolt-action ante with the introduction of the Axis 2 Pro. You don’t get something for nothing, and upgraded features do bump up the price a bit, but also the overall value.
At it’s core, the Axis is robust, has a solid top for rigidity, uses a barrel-nut system that makes it easy to set the headspace and change barrels and has a floating bolt head. This all contributes to rifles that are consistently accurate as well as reducing manufacturing and assembly cost.
For the Axis 2 Pro, Savage added a thumb rest for a precision rifle style grip, a more vertical pistol grip with palm swells, a raised comb for better sight alignment, a recessed sling swivel stud up front, improved checkering, and offers some great looking camo patterns called Savage Woodland or Savage Western. They both look great.
Mechanical upgrades include the addition of the Savage AccuTrigger that breaks right around 2.5 pounds, an improved bolt-handle design, a bronze Cerakoted action and barrel, a slightly heavier profile barrel, and thankfully a threaded muzzle so you can use a suppressor. The Axis 2 Pro also includes a factory-installed Picatinny rail for mounting a scope, a two-position top-tang safety that does not lock the bolt, and a detachable box magazine that is easy to load and insert into the rifle.
Best of all, with an MSRP of $600, the Savage Axis 2 Pro rifle is still affordable. That’s a lot of rifle for such little green. For most hunting scenarios in the U.S., this rifle is ready to go right out of the box. Any hunter wanting to take a bet that won’t break the bank, the Axis 2 Pro will be a solid choice.
For more info on the Savage Axis 2 Pro line of rifles, visit savagearms.com. And of course, for more great #SundayGunday videos, or to join the ranks of the world’s largest gun club and help us protect the second amendment, click the join button in the upper lefthand corner.
