Savage Arms Axis II XP .350 Legend Bolt Action Rifle, Matte Black – 57539

I bought my Savage II XP in .223 to replace an old Remington 788 in the same caliber. The Remington, with its 1-14 twist, wouldn't handle any bullet over 60 gr. and I wanted a .223 with the flexibility to shoot most any bullet weight. I bought/loaded the Tubb's Final Finish Lapping System to condition the barrel. The bullets in the kit weighed 77 grs. and SHOULDN'T have stabilized in the Savage's 1/9 twist, but they actually grouped quite well, typically putting 4 shots into 1/2", and 5 into 1" - 1 1/4" @ 100 yds. With a load consisting of a 69 gr. Sierra HPBT Matchking, 5 shot, 100 yd. groups were 3/4", plenty good for an El Cheapo rifle. Surprise #2- The detachable magazine will hold 5 rounds instead of 4, as it states on the website. All in all, I'm very, very pleased with this rifle, especially for the money!

I have this for 2months but havent fired bcoz its winter; so i spent the time cycling it bcoz the bolt is so stiff. At last, have fired it today and was so amazed. Boresight have perfect elevation and only adjusted windage. 5shots and it was almost bullseye. Cal30-06 and banner bushnell scope combo is a perfect match.

I bought this last year and had issues right away. My scope was broken and my bolt action area was too big. Couldn't chamber a round easily and it would hit the scope everything. Will be looking for something else.

I wrote a impressive review on google map - and still want to keep it that way. That was my in store impression and experience. It took more than a week to finally receive rifle in hand- it was online purchase. Now barrel says read manual for details and manual dont have 6.5 listed in its list of barrels. Going back to store tomorrow and will edit my review here... Neither manual has mention of this bore nor bushnell talks about their scope for this bore. Will take everything back and lets see what happens tomorrow.

Nice rifle, Love the accu trigger bought this in the 30-06 Scope was no wheres near the paper at 30 yards,

I bought this about three weeks ago for my daughter in 243 and she has taken it to the range twice. She was able to shoot 1.5 inch groups right away as a new shooter. I was very excited. I would have rated this package higher if it weren't for the unbelievable stiffness of the bolt, the bolt release and the magazine. My daughter has to put the gun on her hip to cycle new rounds. I have wrestled with this bolt release to a frustrating extent. So it's accurate but I would pay more for a gun that isn't so stiff.

I want to give the gun 5 stars. The rifle itself is fantastic! Really happy with it. The scope that came with it was impossible to deal with. The focus was so tight you could barely turn it withough skewing the reticle by twisting the entire scope in its own mounts. Sighting it was just as bad. After a while of torquing on it it's stopped clicking. Can't move it in the last few inches at 100yrd. It remained inaccurate no matter what i did. I will buy from savage arms again, but I'll get my own scopes from now on.

Bought this rifle in a 30-06 last year, and took it Blacktail deer hunting with my son. I was all excited to try to use it, and then he borrowed it for 10 minutes and walked away from me and shot a beautiful buck with it! So, it works, and I'm liking it more all the time. The bolt is a little stiff, but seems to be loosening up over time. Also, it's a great value, so having to get scratched up in the woods only makes me feel better about it. Highly accurate and reliable as far as I can tell.

It is a great rifle. But, you want to change the scope rings out as soon as you get the rifle, because it is rather difficult to manipulate the bolt handle with the short scope rings.

I may have gotten a lemon based on what I've read of the positive reviews. Cycling the bolt is difficult and I've had many light strike misfires. When it discharged it did shoot well. I like the adjustable trigger. The scope is nice. I've sent it back to Savage for warranty repair analysis. At this point I'm disappointed with the purchase.

Don’t know. I haven’t used it yet to deer hunt. Had problems sighting it in, but that could just be me. I’m 74.

So far so good nice groups with 180 gr. Winchester super x. That’s all I could find would prefer to shoot 150 for deer. Nice trigger glad I bought the axis 2. Any time they make a 2 - one probably wasn’t that good.

Took awhile to get sighted in but could be because I haven’t dialed a scope in, in years. My son and I both got identical guns and have been happy with the purchase. I find Sportsman’s has more knowledge “gun” counter help than the other big box stores.

Decent gun for the money. Bore sighting was terrible, at 100 yd 14 Inches high and 8 left! Bolt has some sticking issues but may wear in over time. Excellent trigger. Once sighted in, grouping one inch at 100 yds. with v little recoil. Good luck finding hunting ammo.

Great rifle for the price! I have put 100 rounds through it in the three weeks I have owned it. Tough to find ammo but when you do very affordable to shoot. Lots of power can’t wait for deer season!

Great rifle! Very accurate, had it sighted in at 100 yards in 15 rounds. Shoots tight groups at 200 yards. Trigger is great, stock is not the greatest quality but for the price point I can live with it.

I am very pleased with this rile, Went to my rifle club and sighted it in with six rounds.Iwould highly recommend this product.

Put 5 in same hole with Hornady American whitetail 170 gr ammo what more do you want for a gun under $500 no complaints here love it.

Got this gun. The gun shoots great out of the box, shooting Hornady 170 grain. It was very easy to sight in, and the scope works well, even in low light conditions. killed a nice buck this season, it was at 150 yards. Probably safe to say he would not have got him with a shotgun. The gun is great when you are hunting in an open area.

Savage.. known as a “ working man’s rifle” for years, also known by those who know quality workmanship and close tolerances know Savage rifles are extremely accurate because the way they are assembled. Other manufacturers now use the same “ lock nut” design that Savage started over 70 years ago. Axis ll XP, with accutrigger leading the way again. ...Read More Read more about review stating Savage Axis ll XP