Savage Arms Axis .243 Win Bolt-Action Rifle with Mounted Bushnell 3-9x Scope, 22" Barrel, 4-Round Magazine
This first-generation Savage Axis offers the proven floating bolt head and barrel-nut head-spacing design of the Model 110 series in a lightweight, budget-friendly platform. Chambered in .243 Winchester and weighing just 6.3 lb bare, it delivers an easy-handling hunting rifle that retains Savage’s well-known accuracy. A factory-installed Bushnell 3-9x scope, carbon-steel construction, and a durable synthetic stock make this package ready for the field right out of the box.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present on the stock and matte blued surfaces, with no impact on function or appearance.
What’s Included
- Bushnell 3-9x rifle scope (mounted)
- 1x 4-round detachable Savage Arms magazine
- Savage Arms instruction manual (red plastic sleeve)
- Orange Savage factory safety/information hang tag
The Axis employs Savage’s floating bolt head, allowing the lugs to self-align with the receiver for consistent lockup and enhanced accuracy. Combined with the signature barrel-nut system, this design lets the factory maintain precise headspacing across the line.
The 22-inch carbon-steel barrel and receiver wear a matte blued finish that resists glare in the field. Chambered in the versatile .243 Winchester, the rifle balances manageable recoil with effective downrange performance on deer-size game.
A black synthetic stock keeps overall weight to a trim 6.3 lb while providing strength in harsh weather. Textured grip panels, a ventilated recoil pad, and sling-swivel studs round out a stock built for practical hunting use.
The two-position tang safety is easy to reach without shifting grip, and the detachable 4-round box magazine speeds loading and unloading. A factory scope mount and the included Bushnell 3-9x optic give buyers a turnkey setup.
Manufactured in the USA, this Axis carries Savage Arms part number 55802 and an original MSRP of $429, underscoring its role as an affordable yet feature-rich bolt gun.