Savage Arms Axis .270 Win. Bolt-Action Rifle, 22-Inch Carbon Steel Barrel, Matte Blued, First-Generation Model
This first-generation Savage Axis in .270 Winchester pairs a lightweight 6.3-pound platform with the company’s barrel-nut head-spacing system and floating bolt head for dependable out-of-the-box accuracy. The rifle features a 22-inch sporter-contour, button-rifled barrel, a rugged black synthetic stock, and Weaver-style scope bases already installed, making it ready for optics and field use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows mild scuffs and handling wear.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained with minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Savage Axis .270 Win. rifle
- 1 × 4-round detachable box magazine (polymer/steel, factory)
- Weaver-style two-piece scope bases (installed)
The Axis line is known for its simple, robust design. This rifle retains the original two-position tang safety, bottom-release magazine, and Savage’s distinctive barrel-nut system that allows precise factory head-spacing.
The carbon-steel receiver and barrel wear a matte blued finish that resists glare in the field. The 22-inch barrel, cut with a 1:10 twist, balances quick handling with effective velocity from the .270 Winchester cartridge.
The black synthetic stock keeps weight down and incorporates sling studs and a ventilated recoil pad for comfortable carry and shooting. An Indian-head grip-cap emblem identifies the stock as an early Axis component, produced before the later AccuTrigger models.
Factory-installed Weaver-style scope bases simplify mounting the optic of your choice, while the absence of iron sights keeps the sight line clear and the profile streamlined.