The Savage Axis 2 XP 5.56 NATO rifle is a scoped bolt-action hunting package from Savage (brand part no. 33171). It pairs a 20-inch threaded barrel with a gray synthetic stock. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger and a detachable four-round magazine round out the action. A 3-9×40 scope comes factory mounted and bore-sighted, which saves the cost of buying and mounting glass separately. Savage lists it for big game, hog and predator hunting, which makes it a practical choice for anyone who wants a dependable Savage rifle without paying for extras.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO, listed by Savage for big game, hog and predator hunting.
• The barrel measures 20 inches in a heavy sporter contour.
• The barrel is threaded 1/2×28, so a compatible muzzle device or suppressor can be fitted directly.
• A 3-9×40 scope comes factory mounted and bore-sighted on two-piece Weaver-style bases with medium Weaver-style rings.
• The rate of twist is 1 in 7 inches, the rifling pitch of this barrel.
• Capacity is 4 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
• The barrel and receiver carry a matte black finish that keeps glare down in the field.
• The stock is a Gray synthetic sporter stock with a recoil pad and two QD studs for a sling.
• The trigger is Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger, set anywhere from 2.5 to 6 pounds.
• Overall length is 40.5 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What thread pitch is on the barrel? The barrel is threaded 1/2×28, so choose a muzzle device or suppressor with that pitch.

Is the trigger adjustable? Yes. The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable, with pull weight settings from 2.5 to 6 pounds.

What is the stock made of? It is a gray synthetic sporter stock with a recoil pad.

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