[SHOT 2025] Savage AXIS 2 PRO Gets New Forest SP Camo and 6 ARC

   01.24.25

[SHOT 2025] Savage AXIS 2 PRO Gets New Forest SP Camo and 6 ARC

Savage Arms is expanding its popular AXIS 2 PRO rifle line with new Forest SP camo patterns and 6mm ARC chambering options. The upgraded rifle adds exclusive spiral-fluted barrels for the Forest SP models while maintaining its $639 price point.

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AXIS 2 PRO

Savage AXIS 2 PRO Gets New Forest SP Camo and 6 ARC

Key features of the new Forest SP camo models include:

  • Spiral-fluted barrel for improved cooling and consistency
  • Cerakote finished action
  • User-adjustable AccuTrigger
  • Threaded barrel
  • One-piece optics rail
  • Updated ergonomic bolt handle
  • Thread-in head spacing

The 6mm ARC chambering joins eleven other caliber options including 22-250 Rem, 6.5 Creedmoor, and 350 Legend. This addition brings long-range precision capabilities with manageable recoil to the platform.

AXIS 2 PRO

“We are thrilled to expand the AXIS 2 PRO lineup with the addition of the Forest SP camo and the 6mm ARC chambering,” said RJ Contorno, Senior Product Manager at Savage Arms. “This rifle is built to meet the demands of modern hunters who seek both performance and value.”

The expanded lineup offers impressive variety with:

  • Full-size models in 11 calibers
  • Left-hand versions
  • Compact models
  • Three camo pattern options: Forest SP, Woodland, and Western
  • All configurations available in 6mm ARC

AXIS 2 PRO

Pricing remains competitive:

  • Forest SP Camo models: $639
  • Woodland and Western pattern models: $599
  • Available in standard, left-hand, and compact configurations

The new Forest SP AXIS 2 PRO models feature Savage’s proven AccuTrigger system and thread-in headspacing, ensuring both accuracy and reliability. The addition of spiral fluting exclusively on Forest SP models provides both functional and aesthetic benefits, while the threaded barrel accommodates suppressors and other muzzle devices.

AXIS 2 PRO

For hunters seeking an affordable yet feature-rich rifle, the expanded AXIS 2 PRO line now offers even more options to match both hunting environments and shooter preferences.

What do you think about these new additions to the AXIS 2 PRO lineup? Let us know in the comments below.

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