Savage Axis II XP Review: Possibly one of the best budget bolt actions

I have one and regularly shoot sub 1/4" groups

My axis .223 without accutrigger shoots average 0.5 to 1”. Best was 0.2” 3 shots.

My 15yo son will shoot a cloverleaf with his factory axis 2 with a weaver scope shooting cheap Hornady American Whitetail bullets.

I like the review, but if your are going to review a gun, why not use the original stock and scope for the review?

I like how you brag about accuracy while every shot is with a different stock?

am i the only one who is annoyed at the fly in the video flying around? even landed on his hand. that's great discipline to not even flinch

Great video ! I've been a target shooter for years now, and I am begining deer/javelina hunting (with a Mosin Nagant I already have...), I've made up my to buy a dedicated hunting rifle and it's going to be a Savage Axis, would y'all recommend .243 win or .308 win...???

Would this be okay for hunting elk?

Cheap ammo doesn't always mean bad accuracy.
My Savage .243 loved the cheap white box Remington ammo more than anything else. I tried Hornady, CCI, and a few other rounds through it. At 200 yards the cheap ammo was dead on laser accurate, while the more expensive "top shelf" stuff would land nowhere near my point of aim. Every gun likes different ammo, been shooting for almost 40 years and every firearm I've ever had wanted something different. There's no 1 size fits all ammo type. Do yourself a favor and try a bunch of types, brands and see for yourself.

QUESTION:
Love the channel, especially the fact that it includes a Canadian perspective. My question is this: I recently bought a Savage Axis 2 from Cabela's, their in house Banner scope package in 6.5 Creedmoor. When I fired the rifle for the first time the bolt was locked up and would not slide open to eject the shell. It wasn't until hours later when I pulled the bolt handle back with considerable pressure that it reluctantly opened and ejected. I haven't fired it since. Additional things to know: 1) I did not check any of the Allen keys and torques before use. 2) I did cycle the bolt many many many times to loosen the slide action, and practice my own trigger pull etc. 3) I did apply an oil to all the metal parts to resist corrosion as Savage doesn't have the best track record for their bluing.

I'm wondering if this is common? Could the screws for the action be off altering the cartridge path? Could my oil have been applied to thick and left a burned residue when fired to hold the brass? Or is this a common occurrence that will go away as the rifle gets broken in? Any help would be appreciated.

I was also wondering about buying a torque driver - Any suggestions on the best make and place to buy? The scope is not mounted straight, which leads me to believe htat assembly is questionable. I would also like to replace the rings as you suggest - do you sell them on your site?
TYIA

Excellent review man! Been in the narket for an affordable. 308 and your video provided some important things to consider. Also, Why do I know you.. Military I'm thinking 🤔

Savage also has Axis models in left hand and stainless.

It would be nice if you would review guns how they come, makes a review kind of pointless if your upgrading parts to make it better not trying to be rude or anything im just saying it would be nice if we could see a stock review of the exact gun we are looking for

This is kind of a Bullshit Review to be honest. He used a completely different stock and scope . So yeah not an accurate review be any means . Great Video just misleading.

Get what you pay for

I bought this AXIS II XP in 7MM- 08 bacause it was cheap as a backup for when I have company or a failure/banged scope on my Browning BLR 243 and Savage 110 270 This trigger is good and my pattern was touching at 50 yards. This was even with the cheap sight on it. I have upper end Leupold scope on my other rifles.
This gun had me thinking about what to bring in the woods this year. I think the real proof is what happens when its time to zone in on a buck and that outcome.

Could you do a review and stock change on the Mossberg Patriot 308

Grewt review, but stop grabbing the end of the barrel when talking...gun safety 101

Am I the only one who is entertained and distracted by the fly in the background flying around?

Thank You for the Great Review on the Savage Rifle, I bought the Savage axis II in 270 Win and bought some Hornaday 130 ammo for it, I Have not shot it yet :) I Will Replace the Scope Rings as I Agree with you that they are not the best, I Bought a Bore laser indicator to adjust the scope with, I like Savage rifles, They work well, I also have a Ruger 10/22 rifle with a 4x8 scope, I Love that Rifle, its very very accurate, I hunt rabbit with it with CCI Stinger bullets :) ONE SHOT 1 KILL :) QUESTION ? Is It me or are Mossberg Shotguns are not Patterned at the Factory, I Cant hit the Broad side of a Barn with a Mosberg Shotgun, I have had a few Mosburg Shot guns and I traded them all Back in, I replaced it with a Winchester model 1300 Ranger Pump12 Gauge shotgun, and with the Winchester I can Hit 23 out of 25 clay targets, with the Mosberg, maybe 15 out of 25, I am a Very Good shot, at the Sheriff Acadamy Fire Arms Qualifying , myself and a Marine MP were the only 2 people to shoot perfect scores out of maybe 35 to 40 people, I used a 9mm S&W Semi Auto Stainless Steel Double staggered mag. Thanks Again, Chellie

I get the same groups with stock everything......

This stock is NOT adjustable for length of pull. It only appears to be a d is a shame on Savage for falsely representing this stock.

Did i miss what scope u have on this rifle

**For Sale**
I just bought one of these Savage 110 6.5 rifle last month and I have to say it's not my type!! It's kind of loud for me so it will go for sale soon still like in new condition with all the paperwork and box so hit me up if you're interested!!!! 😉😉

You know something, as a hunter who the hell cares how tight of a group you can shoot ??? As long as you can hit a 4” circle you should be able to kill that deer. Unless you’re a target shooter all this hype about accuracy is ridiculous IMO.

The one you couldn't think of is the Ruger American Predator

I dunno about that. Iv never had luck with hornady ammunition

I have a savage axis 308 came with weaver scope put a vortex with weaver dual mounts

Does anyone know what the difference between the Savage Axis 1 and the Savage Axis II? I've seen the former priced cheaper but I want to know if its worth it.

I have the Savage 110m in 22-250..4x12 Bushnell scope..I am very impressed with it,,I put a muzzle brake on it..And shoots excellent a little bit heavy on the front but otherwise for the money..I wouldn't even look at a Ruger American again..😅😮

How can one get the Boyds synthetic stock?

Wouldn't it be fabulous if Savage reïncarnate a lever model with a removable magazine... like the old Savage99.
A handy, short & lightweight afforfable rifle with synthetic stock. I Bet it would be very poular.

Zeroed mine in yesterday... Man I love it!!!

bought two of these in .243, one for me and one for my stepson. the scope had a slight tilt, and I found that both were not bore sited as they advertise. Pulled the bolt with the rifle on bags and bore sighted, two adjustments on both knobs and was bore sighted. When fired I could only see one hole in the scope. Walked 100 yards , and found out I was essentially putting four rounds into the same hole. After this I spent money on a better spotting scope. Step son got the same accuracy on his rifle after sight in . He then tried the 300 yard range and rang the gong 4 out of 6 shots. We are ecstatic with the accuracy of both rifles.

I just ordered my first hunting rifle yesterday. I'm just getting into hunting, city boy moved to the country explains it all. I ordered this exact rifle, I cannot wait to pick it up and get it out after watching this

I had a Axis Xp in 30-06 and it turned out my gun had lots of issues. But i have a model 110 now and the family has 2 other axis xp's(.270, .243)with 0 issues so i still believe they are great and i had gotten a messed up rifle

The Savage Axis Rifle is a great starter rifle for hunting and plinking - it might not win any target matches but it will get you game every time. My son and I both have these rifles and love them - We had to shoot them a lot to get the cheap scopes zeroed and get used to them, but once they were zeroed, ours have held zero and thats it. The only upgrades you might get are a better scope and rings. But they are great starter rifles for hunting and plinking.

It's a really good rifle. Only ran 4 rounds to accurately sight it. Winchester Match 140 puts them in one jagged hole at 100 yards

What’s the best ammunition to get with this high end hunting rifle?

Another gun pundit who has no expertise whatsoever. Just an average guy who probably hunts deer in season and thinks he knows guns in depth. More internet hogwash. 90% of stuff on the internet is hogwash. Cheap ammo can be extremely accurate and expensive ammo can do poorly in some guns. In my Axis 2 stainless, using hunting Deer Season ammo, I get 5/8" groups at 100 yards for 4 shots. But then the barrel heats up and the next shots will be up to 1.5" off. I have the model before they came out with Ergo stock as in this video, my stock has a flimsy forend. But the barrel is verifiably free floated, so it doesn't make much difference until it heats up. The Ergo stock is redesigned to be much stiffer all over (and by the way, does NOT have an adjustable stock). With an Axis 2 6.5 cm with the new stock, if a shooter can't get consistent >1 moa groups on a rest, he doesn't know how to shoot.

I always got tighter groups with cheap ammo than I ever did with expensive ammo

As for the bolt,, you need to work it in. The bolt lift feels that way because it cocks on the uplift. Once you uses it for a bit,, it does get smooth

Why do u need follow up shots?? I wish they made em in single shot!!

Why do u need follow up shots?? I wish they made em in single shot!!

I just picked up the axis 2 in 7mm08 for under 300 dollars.

You putting your hand over the end of the barrel makes me nervous every time you do it😂 I know the bolt is open and it’s unloaded but still

If it's both "possibly" and "one of the best", then it does not amount to much. You should use either, not both.