The Savage Axis 2 in .243 Winchester (brand part no. 33126) modernizes Savage’s workhorse bolt action with a threaded 20-inch barrel, pairing the classic dual-purpose varmint-and-deer cartridge with a modern pistol-grip stock. Savage builds the barrel from matte black carbon steel with a 1:9.25 twist, drills and taps the receiver for scope mounts, and fits a gray synthetic stock with a vertical grip for a modern field hold. The rifle ships with one 4-round detachable magazine, with a two-position safety and Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger managing fire control. Among bolt action rifles, this Axis 2 favors hunters who want one soft-recoiling rifle for coyotes in January and whitetails in November.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .243 Winchester, spanning varmint and deer loads.
• The barrel measures 20 inches, matte black carbon steel, threaded for a suppressor or muzzle device.
• The rate of twist is 1:9.25.
• Ships with one 4-round detachable magazine for 4+1 capacity.
• Fitted with Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounts.
• The stock is gray synthetic with a vertical pistol grip.
• The safety is a two-position design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is .243 Win enough for deer? Yes, with proper bullets the .243 Winchester is a proven whitetail cartridge, and lighter loads make it a favorite for varmints and predators.

Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor? Yes, the 20-inch barrel comes threaded from the factory.

Buy the Savage Axis 2 Rifle

A suppressor-ready, dual-purpose .243 with AccuTrigger fire control is exactly what this Axis 2 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.