Savage Arms Axis 2 Compact XP Bolt Action Rifle 308 Winchester 20" Barrel (1)-4Rd Magazine Gray Synthetic Stock Matte Black Finish
MANUFACTURER: Savage Arms
FAMILY: Axis Series
MODEL: Axis 2 Compact XP
TYPE: Rifle
ACTION: Bolt Action
CALIBER/GAUGE: 308 Win
FINISH: Matte
FINISH TYPE: Black
STOCK: Synthetic Stock
STOCK/GRIPS: Gray Synthetic
Barrel: 20"
Overall Length: 39.5"
Drilled / Tapped
RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-10"
Capacity: 4 + 1
# Of Magazines: 1
MAG DESCRIPTION: 4 rd. Detachable Box
SIGHTS: No Sights
SIGHT TYPE: None
SPECIAL FEATURE: Compact
WEIGHT: 7.5 lbs.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 9.65 lbs.
SAFETY FEATURES: 2 Position Top Tang
ADDL INFO: 3-9x40 Scope
ADDL INFO: User-Adjustable AccuTrigger
ADDL INFO: Integral Swivel Studs
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.
The 308 Winchester (7.62x51 NATO) was introduced by in 1952. Based on the T65 experimental military cartridge, Winchester essentially jumped the gun with the civilian introduction; the 7.62x51 wasn't officially adopted (or named) until 1954. The military's intent was to create a shorter cartridge that would fit into a lighter version of the M1 Garand. This was successful beyond their wildest dreams: The 308 Winchester is essentially a 30-06 case greatly shortened to 2.015-inch, but it lags only about 100 feet per second behind the 30-06 in velocity, and with it shorter, more efficient case it tends to be more accurate. The 308 is suitable for any hunting for which the 30-06 is suitable--which means almost anything in the world short of large, dangerous game. The 308 is a standard chambering among most manufacturers and is found in all action types. Factory loads are legion, including a wide selection of very accurate match loads. — Craig Boddington
