Savage xp 2 with weaver 3x9

brownndown · November 24, 2020, 07:55 PM

Bps and Cabelas has these on sale after rebate for 239.97. Does anyone on here have one? At that price im thinking about getting one in 6.5 creedmore just to try it out. I already have rem 700 and ruger 77 in .270 .308 and 7mmo8

stagpanther · November 24, 2020, 10:12 PM

I don't think much of the weaver scopes and nowadays I buy the savage axis 2's often just for the receiver, bolt and trigger. That's an excellent price IMO, but you might not be thrilled with the Tupperware stock, which I would advise replacing with a wood one-- but many who want a basic hunting rifle don't bother with.

GeauxTide · November 26, 2020, 11:56 PM

A better choice would be a Ruger American Predator. I bought one in 6.5 Grendel for giggles because it was $400 and took AR Mags. An absolute Laser and a great trigger. I put a Boyd's Spike Camp stock on it and it's a dandy. I load for a couple of friends Axis 308 and 243 and am very underwhelmed. The scope mounting "rails" are absolute cheese.

Kreyzhorse · November 27, 2020, 01:50 PM

Savage makes great rifles... the combo deal scopes however aren't great. But for that money, it would be certainly worth trying out and if the scope won't hold zero, upgrade.

T. O'Heir · November 27, 2020, 03:21 PM

"...the combo deal scopes however aren't great..." They're way better than they used to be. The Simmons Savage used were essentially disposable junk. Good enough until you got the money for a better sight but really low end kit.
It's very hard to beat a Savage for out of the box accuracy. However, the Savage XP 2 is an Axis. An Axis is an entry level hunting rifle. No adjustable trigger and you might need to bed the thing. Mind you, you can always sell it. Maybe at a profit.

Bfglowkey · November 28, 2020, 08:14 AM

Those specials are as stated above, essentially buying barreled actions to put in different furniture. The scope can be tossed as well unless you are putting it on a 22 for a kid as their scoped rifle. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one in a new caliber to try out. If you shoot it as is and like it then when you address the flimsy stock issue your going to end up with a very fun rifle you enjoy for a great price ( even after you get a new stock)

straightShot · November 28, 2020, 08:41 AM

Axis and Axis II - both are Savage Axis rifles

Axis - No AccuTrigger
Axis II - has an AccuTrigger
XP - Scope is packaged with the rifle at the time of purchase

mxsailor803 · November 28, 2020, 10:41 AM

My dad has one in 30-06. Funny thing is that he has a $250 rifle with $600 scope on it lol. It’s actually a very accurate rifle once you find the Ammo it likes.

Marco Califo · December 16, 2020, 04:12 PM

Axis 2 have the Accutrigger. XP is the scope package. Early Axises had very skinny plastic stocks in the grip. Later ones are better. I like the old stock HB Axises that Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore (Ohio) has been selling. They are old stock HB, with Accutrigger, with camo skinny stock. I just got one in 308. They do not make the HB anymore. Axis stock numbers were 19-20xxx, then jumped to 50xxx with better stocks a couple years ago.
They are not pretty, but shoot well. I think the Axis rifles are good deer, truck, camp rifles. The Banner scopes work OK, but I have replaced with Vortex, etc. I had to go up to the Savage 110 for 300 WM.
https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...m/brand/SAVAGE
Your actual cost can double with a Boyds stock and Vortex scope.

GeauxTide · December 18, 2020, 12:43 AM

I did install an aftermarket Basix trigger on my friends Axis. Set at 3# and they both shoot 1/2" with factory loads, 243 and 308.

November 24, 2020, 07:55 PM	#1
brownndown Junior Member Join Date: July 1, 2014 Posts: 5	Savage xp 2 with weaver 3x9 Bps and Cabelas has these on sale after rebate for 239.97. Does anyone on here have one? At that price im thinking about getting one in 6.5 creedmore just to try it out. I already have rem 700 and ruger 77 in .270 .308 and 7mmo8

November 24, 2020, 10:12 PM	#2
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,985	I don't think much of the weaver scopes and nowadays I buy the savage axis 2's often just for the receiver, bolt and trigger. That's an excellent price IMO, but you might not be thrilled with the Tupperware stock, which I would advise replacing with a wood one-- but many who want a basic hunting rifle don't bother with. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

November 26, 2020, 11:56 PM	#3
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,514	A better choice would be a Ruger American Predator. I bought one in 6.5 Grendel for giggles because it was $400 and took AR Mags. An absolute Laser and a great trigger. I put a Boyd's Spike Camp stock on it and it's a dandy. I load for a couple of friends Axis 308 and 243 and am very underwhelmed. The scope mounting "rails" are absolute cheese. __________________ Reloading For: 223R, 243W, 6.5 GR, 6.5 CM, 260R, 6.5-06, 280R, 7mmRM, 300HAM'R, 308W, 30-06, 338-06, 9mm, 357M, 41M, 44SPL, 44M, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 450BM.

November 27, 2020, 01:50 PM	#4
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,464	Savage makes great rifles... the combo deal scopes however aren't great. But for that money, it would be certainly worth trying out and if the scope won't hold zero, upgrade. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

November 28, 2020, 08:41 AM	#7
straightShot Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2000 Location: MI, USA Posts: 668	Axis and Axis II - both are Savage Axis rifles Axis - No AccuTrigger Axis II - has an AccuTrigger XP - Scope is packaged with the rifle at the time of purchase __________________ Take a kid shooting.

November 27, 2020, 03:21 PM	#5
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	"...the combo deal scopes however aren't great..." They're way better than they used to be. The Simmons Savage used were essentially disposable junk. Good enough until you got the money for a better sight but really low end kit. It's very hard to beat a Savage for out of the box accuracy. However, the Savage XP 2 is an Axis. An Axis is an entry level hunting rifle. No adjustable trigger and you might need to bed the thing. Mind you, you can always sell it. Maybe at a profit.

November 28, 2020, 08:14 AM	#6
Bfglowkey Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2018 Posts: 302	Those specials are as stated above, essentially buying barreled actions to put in different furniture. The scope can be tossed as well unless you are putting it on a 22 for a kid as their scoped rifle. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase one in a new caliber to try out. If you shoot it as is and like it then when you address the flimsy stock issue your going to end up with a very fun rifle you enjoy for a great price ( even after you get a new stock)

November 28, 2020, 10:41 AM	#8
mxsailor803 Senior Member Join Date: February 8, 2010 Location: SC Posts: 1,344	My dad has one in 30-06. Funny thing is that he has a $250 rifle with $600 scope on it lol. It’s actually a very accurate rifle once you find the Ammo it likes.

December 16, 2020, 04:12 PM	#9
Marco Califo Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2011 Location: LA (Greater Los Angeles Area) Posts: 2,723	Axis 2 have the Accutrigger. XP is the scope package. Early Axises had very skinny plastic stocks in the grip. Later ones are better. I like the old stock HB Axises that Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore (Ohio) has been selling. They are old stock HB, with Accutrigger, with camo skinny stock. I just got one in 308. They do not make the HB anymore. Axis stock numbers were 19-20xxx, then jumped to 50xxx with better stocks a couple years ago. They are not pretty, but shoot well. I think the Axis rifles are good deer, truck, camp rifles. The Banner scopes work OK, but I have replaced with Vortex, etc. I had to go up to the Savage 110 for 300 WM. https://www.sportsmansoutdoorsuperst...m/brand/SAVAGE Your actual cost can double with a Boyds stock and Vortex scope. __________________ ............ Last edited by Marco Califo; December 16, 2020 at 04:14 PM. Reason: Details

December 18, 2020, 12:43 AM	#10
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,514	I did install an aftermarket Basix trigger on my friends Axis. Set at 3# and they both shoot 1/2" with factory loads, 243 and 308. __________________ Reloading For: 223R, 243W, 6.5 GR, 6.5 CM, 260R, 6.5-06, 280R, 7mmRM, 300HAM'R, 308W, 30-06, 338-06, 9mm, 357M, 41M, 44SPL, 44M, 45 ACP, 45 Colt, 450BM.