Savage Arms Axis First Generation Camo .223 Rem Bolt-Action Rifle – 22" Sporter Barrel, 4+1 Rounds
This first-generation Savage Axis combines the brand’s floating bolt head accuracy with a lightweight, camouflage-dipped synthetic stock. Chambered in .223 Remington and built around a 22-inch sporter-contour barrel, it offers reliable bolt-action performance in a trim, easy-handling package. The rifle ships with a 4-round detachable magazine and factory-installed scope bases, giving hunters and target shooters a ready-to-configure platform.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: Only minimal handling marks are present; the bore is bright and clean.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Savage Axis 4-round detachable box magazine with matching camouflage floorplate
Savage introduced this model in 2010 as the Edge, soon rebranded to Axis. It retains the company’s barrel-nut headspacing system, helping deliver consistent accuracy without adding weight or cost.
The carbon-steel barrel features a matte blued finish and a 1:9 twist rate optimized for common .223 Rem bullet weights. It is unthreaded, preserving the clean sporter profile and keeping overall weight down.
A camouflage hydro-dip covers the synthetic polypropylene stock, blending woodland and reed patterns while resisting weather and abrasion. Integral sling studs and textured grip panels add real-world utility for field carry and steady shouldering.
The bolt uses an oversize knob for sure control, while a two-position tang safety sits intuitively under the shooter’s thumb. Savage’s original non-AccuTrigger provides a simple, consistent pull for shooters who prefer a no-frills trigger system.
With its lightweight build, proven Savage action, and ready-to-mount receiver, this Axis offers a practical, budget-friendly entry into accurate bolt-action shooting.