There are left-handed versions of both the standard and Compact Axis. For young hunters and those of smaller stature, there’s even a Compact model. The Axis line is offered in a wide range of variants, including in stainless steel, with camo furniture, with a suppressor-ready threaded muzzle on the SR model, as well as with the popular pink Muddy Girl camo for the ladies. Savage, of course, has always been known as the premier American rifle for accuracy out of the box, but it was a surprise to find MOA accuracy in a gun at this low a price point. In an earlier GunsAmerica article Minute of Angle Accuracy Out of the Box, the Savage Axis compared favorably with a pool of much more expensive rifles. 30-06 Springfield, including popular deer calibers like.

The Axis is available in calibers running from. Weight is a light 6.5 pounds, which is great if you’re hiking up and down mountains to get to your favorite lookout. Current MSRP starts at $368 for one with a carbon steel barrel and receiver and synthetic stock. The XP stainless steel variant comes standard with a mounted and boresighted 3-9X scope. The Axis series offers a lot of bang for the buck. If you appreciate getting practical value for your money, Savage probably has what you want. As a practical person, I have a great deal of respect for a firearm that delivers what the manufacturer promises and does it at a reasonable price point. Let me state up front that I’m a fan of Savage rifles. $25 rebate on Rimfire Bolt Actions (includes B.Mag and Rascal).$75 rebate on Savage 14/114, 16/116, Trophy Hunter and DOA rifles.This rebate program is going to run from August 14 th through September 25 th of this year and will give you an opportunity to save some real money if you use the rebates. In addition to dealer discounts, Savage has a great rebate program currently going on for their most popular firearms, including some terrific deer guns. On the other hand, now can be a great opportunity for picking up a new gun at a great price. Once it’s here deals will be in short supply. It might seem like deer season is a ways off but believe me, it’ll be here before you know it.

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