Does Savage Axis 6.5 Creedmoor have the AccuTrigger?

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AccuTriggerTM from Savage Arms
Savage Axis II Video Review
Savage Axis II Models
Is the Accutrigger worth it?
Is the Scope worth it?
Downsides to the Savage Axis
Does Savage Axis come with AccuTrigger?
Which Savage rifles have the AccuTrigger?
Does Savage Axis 2 have AccuTrigger?
Does a Savage Axis have an adjustable trigger?

AccuTriggerTM from Savage Arms

The first-of-its-kind AccuTriggerTM system is easily adjustable by the shooter, offers a light, clean pull with no creep, and prevents the firearm from discharging if jarred or dropped.

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Axis II Hardwood

I bought my first Savage Axis about a decade ago. Since then, they came out with the Savage Axis II, a version of the Axis that comes with the much better Accutrigger and a better scope on their package rifles. The Axis continues to be a combination of design-for-manufacturing speed as well as best use of materials for price. In doing so, it really follows in the footsteps of the Savage Model 110: also designed as an inexpensive but accurate bolt action rifle that remains the hallmark of Savage. In the US, the Axis II goes for around $300-$450, while they’re around $400+ in Canada, depending on the model.

Savage Axis II Video Review

Savage Axis II Models

Right hand or left handed models
Compact Youth models (shorter barrel plus shorter length of pull on the stock)
Blued or stainless finishes
Synthetic, synthetic camo, synthetic “muddy girl” camo, or wood stocks
Suppressor ready models with threaded muzzles
Regular or heavy barrel

In my original review, one of the downsides to the platform was that aftermarket accessories weren’t readily available. Accessories for the Savage Axis still aren’t at the level of the Remington 700, but they’re getting better.

Is the Accutrigger worth it?

With the Savage Axis II coming in about $50-$100 more than the Axis I, is it worth the upgrade? Well, the cost to add in a Rifle Basix SAV-1 aftermarket trigger is about $100, so the cost is about right. The Accutrigger on the Axis II is easily adjustable, crisp, and mine was about 2 lbs lighter from the factory compared with an Axis I trigger. Of course, you could always perform a trigger job on your Axis I, but that’ll void the warranty.

Axis I: 6.6 lbs factory trigger pull
Axis II: 4.2 lbs factory trigger pull

Is the Scope worth it?

In my opinion, the Kaspa scope included in the Axis II is at the bottom end of acceptable for a hunting rifle scope. It’s considerably better than the model-less scopes packaged with rifles like the Remington 770, but it doesn’t measure up to scopes in the $200-$300 range either. If it’s going to be a back-up or loaner rifle, it’d be fine but if you’re looking at using it as your main hunting rifle, I’d strongly recommend upgrading the scope. Older models may include a Bushnell scope.

Features

The Savage Axis II features

Adjustable Accutrigger
Pillar bedded stock
Large tang safety

Accuracy

The barrel nut, floating bolt head, and Accutrigger combination used on Savage rifles is such an excellent compromise of cost and accuracy that many other rifle manufacturers are starting to come around to it. You now see that combination used by Remington with their 783, Mossberg with the Patriot, and others.

Downsides to the Savage Axis

Personally, I think the stock is ugly
The bolt release still involves pulling the trigger and the release at the same time which is a bit of a pain in the butt. Most other manufacturers use a simpler bolt release.

Summary

Although it’s remained unchanged for a few years, the Savage Axis II is still really competitive in the bargain hunting rifle segment. The price is low, the gun is accurate and I still think that it combines the right amount of cost cutting measures with places they didn’t cut corners. So after all these years, with dozens of newly designed guns in between, I still really love the Axis platform for a low-cost hunting rifle.

Practical Savage Axis

Axis II Hardwood

Does Savage Axis come with AccuTrigger?

Every AXIS rifle is loaded with features that deliver tack-driving accuracy with every shot. Offered in a variety of configurations -- including left hand, XP optics package, compact and camo, and AccuTrigger -- there is an AXIS for everyone.

Which Savage rifles have the AccuTrigger?

The Mark II F offers user-adjustable AccuTrigger™ technology for crisp, customized trigger pulls. Its 21-inch, blued sporter barrel is button rifled and paired with a rugged, matte black synthetic stock.

Does Savage Axis 2 have AccuTrigger?

The Accutrigger on the Axis II is easily adjustable, crisp, and mine was about 2 lbs lighter from the factory compared with an Axis I trigger.

Does a Savage Axis have an adjustable trigger?

You can adjust your trigger to anything you want, but I prefer this setup. After the adjustments have been made, reinstall the stock and let the Lock-Tite dry.