The Savage Axis II Compact 6.5 Creedmoor is a lightweight bolt-action rifle with a 20-inch barrel and a black synthetic stock sized with a 12.75-inch length of pull (Savage part no. 57386). Savage lists the Axis II for big game hunting, and the short stock and light build suit smaller-framed shooters and long carries. It feeds from a 4-round magazine and the barrel carries a 1:8 rate of twist. Maker specs list an overall length of 39.5 inches and a weight of 6.25 pounds.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, so only factory or handloaded ammunition of that designation belongs in it.
• Barrel length is 20 inches, which sets the handling and the overall length.
• The rate of twist is 1:8, the spin rate the barrel gives the bullet.
• Capacity is 4 rounds in a detachable box magazine, which makes reloading quick.
• The stock is black synthetic with a matte finish and a recoil pad, a durable field setup.
• The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable, with a pull weight range of 2.5 to 6 pounds.
• Weight is 6.25 pounds, a figure worth weighing against long carries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded? No. Savage lists this barrel as not threaded.

Does this rifle include a scope? No. Savage lists it as not scope mounted and sighted, and the receiver carries two-piece Weaver-style scope bases for adding your own.

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