Savage Arms · left hand · current
Axis 2 XP Hardwood
Left-Hand · 243 Win
- Bolt left
- Ejects left
The Savage Arms Axis 2 XP Hardwood is a true left-hand bolt action rifle chambered in 243 Win. Its mid-weight build pairs a 22-inch barrel with a 7.8 lb listed weight, suited to varmint, predator, and lighter big-game hunting. It wears a brown matte hardwood sporter stock and black matte carbon steel barrel / black matte carbon steel receiver metalwork.
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From $544.99
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Caliber
243 Win
Magazine
4 rounds
Barrel
22"
updated Oct 26, 2:24 PM EDT
Where to buy
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Set up your Axis 2 XP Hardwood
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Scope base & rings
Left-hand actions often need a left-hand-specific base — a right-hand base will not fit. Check the fitment notes before ordering.
Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
243 Win ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
Other Axis 2 XP Hardwood variants
Sources & citations
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Is the Savage Arms Axis 2 XP Hardwood right for you?
The Axis 2 XP Hardwood is best suited to varmint, predator, and lighter big-game hunting.
Browse more left-handed 243 Win rifles, bolt action rifles, or the full Savage Arms left-handed lineup.
Key features
- True left-hand action — bolt handle and ejection port on the left side
- 7.8 lb listed weight (mid-weight)
- 22" barrel in 243 Win
- Brown matte hardwood sporter stock
- Black matte carbon steel barrel / black matte carbon steel receiver metal finish
- Magazine: 4 rounds; detachable box magazine
- MSRP around $779
LH deal & stock notes
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