What does the XP mean in Savage Axis?

Savage offers a wide selection of “package” rifles that come out of the box with a riflescope already mounted and bore-sighted. Essentially, all you have to do is finalize the zero with your load and go hunting. (The “II” indicates the AccuTrigger, and the “XP” designates it as a package rifle.)

Is the Savage Axis XP a good rifle?

The Savage Axis XP makes for a great beginner or backup hunting rifle, but is quickly seeing competition catching up. At around $400 in Canada, and $350 in the US, they’re a very inexpensive rifle.

Do savage rifles come Boresighted?

Savage package rifles are rifles equipped with scope bases, scope rings and riflescopes that have been bore-sighted at the factory. Savage package rifles make great first rifles for those new to hunting. This is partly because they circumvent the need for mounting a scope and simplify zeroing it.

Is the Savage Axis II XP a good rifle?

The Savage® Axis II XP hardwood rifle is a high quality, well-made bolt-action rifle that can be used for several purposes. This model is a step up from the other rifles in the AXIS series of Savage® rifles, and for several good reasons. The hardwood stock and blued barrel look aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

What is the difference between Savage Axis and Axis XP?

Finally, the primary difference between Axis XP and Axis II XP is the Savage® AccuTrigger™ system. This light trigger system can be customized to your individual preferences and shooting style. You can set the trigger pull yourself without having to pay for a gunsmith.

Does Savage Axis XP have threaded barrel?

The barrel is threaded into the receiver and a lock nut secures the barrel against the recoil lug for perfect headspacing. AXIS II XP combos feature Savage’s floating bolt head design.

What is the difference between Savage Axis and Savage Axis XP?

What caliber is a Savage Axis XP bolt-action rifle?

The Axis XP Compact comes in at the same MSRP, but only comes chambered in . 223 Remington, . 243 Winchester and 7mm-08 Remington. This bolt-action rifle comes in at 7.32-7.365 pounds with a trigger pull weight of 4-7 pounds.

What scope is on Savage Axis XP?

Weaver 3-9x40mm scope
The AXIS XP comes with a factory-mounted and boresighted Weaver 3-9x40mm scope that extracts maximum accuracy from the rifle’s 22-inch button-rifled barrel. It features a tough synthetic stock and detachable box magazine.

What calibers does Savage Axis XP come in?

Does the Savage Axis XP have a free floating barrel?

Instead, the Axis has a rectangular cut-out in the action face, and the recoil lug is a steel piece fitted into the synthetic stock that locks up into that cutout. That, combined with solid, dual pillar bedding and a fully free-floated barrel all but eliminates any possible stock-induced inaccuracy.

What’s the difference between Savage Axis and Axis XP?

How much is the Savage axis 270 bolt action rifle?

Savage Axis 270 WIN Bolt Action Rifle with Black Synthetic Stock $362.00 $249.99 After rebate: $199.99

How much is a 270 bolt action rifle worth?

Savage Axis 270 WIN Bolt Action Rifle with Black Synthetic Stock. $362.00 $249.99. Brand: Savage. Item Number: 19225.

Is the Savage axis XP Magazine any good?

The Savage Axis XP magazine is a combination of a metal body and feed lips and a plastic bottom with built in magazine catch. Savage’s center feed magazines are fine, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the plastic magazine catch at the front.

What is the Axis 270 like to shoot?

Shooting the Axis .270 was about as smooth as anyone could hope for. The fact that the Axis only weighs 6.5 lbs helps with carrying the rifle around and stabilizing it for shooting & aiming. The recoil on the gun is what one should expect from a .270 and if you are unsure of what a .270 recoil is like, it is between 30-06 and a .243.