Savage Arms Axis II Bolt Action Rifle 243 Winchester 22" Barrel 4 Round Matte Black
The Savage Axis II bolt action centerfire rifle is the ideal blend of performance, impressive accuracy, and incredible value. This particular Axis II model sports are modern and sleek design with a contoured grip and forend and comfortable recoil pad. The carbon steel barrel and synthetic stock pair together nicely to form a lightweight accurate package not often found. The silky smooth bolt action operation is quite easy to work and the receiver is drilled and tapped ready to accept your mounts and optics. This particular Savage Axis II model features a Sporter profile barrel and the coveted Savage AccuTrigger.
Specifications and Features:
Right Hand Bolt Action
.243 Winchester
22" Carbon Steel Barrel
Sporter Profile
1:9.25" Twist Rate
4 Rounds
Detachable Box Magazine
Savage AccuTrigger
Drilled/Tapped for Scope Mounts
New Modern Design
Affordable/Reliable Centerfire Accuracy
Contoured Grips/Forend
Silky Smooth Bolt Operation
Headspace Control
Precision Button-Rifled Barrels
Floating Bolt Head
Rubber Buttpad
Synthetic Stock
Sling Swivel Studs
Overall Weight approximately 6.3lbs
Overall Length 42.5"
Matte Black Finish
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
Introduced in 1955, the 243 Winchester is based on the 308 Winchester case necked down. It was the first commercial cartridge added to the "308 family," with a 2.045-inch case designed to fit into Winchester's Model 88 lever action and short bolt actions. Winchester saw it as a combination "varmint and big-game" round, with an 80-grain varmint bullet at 3550 feet per second and a 100-grain deer bullet at 2960. Apparently the public saw it the same way; the 243 Winchester is the world's most popular 6mm cartridge, with current loadings running from a 55-grain varmint load at nearly 4000 fps to 108 grains. 6mm bullets hold up better in wind than smaller calibers, so the 243 remains a favorite for long-range varminting. With heavier bullets it is very effective on deer-sized game. Its attributes are accuracy, light recoil, and deadly effect; it is a standard choice for beginning hunters. Because of its popularity factory loads are legion, and most rifle manufacturers offer it. — Craig Boddington
