Savage Arms AXIS XP 6.5 Creedmoor Blue/Black Rifle with 3-9x40mm Riflescope

A: no it is not a Bull barrel it is what savage calls a Sporter barrel which is just a fancy term for a normal tapered (hunting) barrel SKU Number 57093 MSRP $484.00 Action Bolt Barrel Color Black Barrel Finish Matte Barrel Length 22" Barrel Type Sporter Bolt Release Type Side Caliber 6.5 CREEDMOOR Magazine Capacity 4 Rounds Hand Right Length of Pull In 13.5" Magazine Detachable Box Magazine Overall Length 43.875" Rate of Twist 8 Receiver Color Black Receiver Finish Matte Receiver Material Carbon Steel Type Centerfire Stock Color Black Stock Finish Matte Stock Material Synthetic Stock Type Sporter Weight Lb 6.5

A: Miguel, this rifle has a number 2 Contour Sporter Barrel with a recessed and crowned muzzle for accuracy. This is a picture of the profile difference between a sporter and bull barrel profile on 2 same family rifles : https://www.google.com/search?q=sporter+vs+bull+barrel&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjWhffvoaHeAhWSwFMKHXFaD2gQ_AUIDigB&biw=1280&bih=618#imgdii=e7F2w0kvMjJ3bM:&imgrc=pfMX-qfJFEAAgM:

A: Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 see ******Description: Specifications and Features: Savage 22673 6.5 Creedmoor Bolt action 22" barrel 4 rounds capacity Detachable box magazine Synthetic stock ******Factory Mounted Vortex Crossfire II 3-9x40 Overall length 43.875" Weight 6.5 lbs Matte black

A: The reviews say Weaver.

A: Shawn, this model comes with a Factory mounted and bore sighted Bushnell Banner 3-9x40 scope. It is adequate but, you can certainly do better.

A: It comes with a Vortex Crossfire. It is a decent scope. That you certainly can use it well. but what are you going to use the rifle for? Let that information guide you in deciding to replace or stay with it..

A: Shawn, The Axis XPs have come with several different 3x9 scopes. Many have the Bushnell Banner. Some have the Crossfire II. Some have Weaver Kaspa. Some have some other brands. They are all about $150 scopes. None of the scopes are appreciably better then the other. Search the UPC of the individual rifle and you should get an idea. I have in the Axis XP line 6.5 CR with Bushnell Banner, 270 WIN with Weaver Kaspa and the .308 model with Vortex Crossfire II. Buy this rifle for the rifle. Most owners eventually replace the factory optics on these Axis XP rifle/scope combinations. All the scopes are serviceable and will work for hunting.

A: What I found said "The Axis is designed and manufactured in the United States." It also said the have "operations" in Canada.

A: Richard, this rifle is manufactured at the Savage Plant in Westfield, Massachusetts.

A: Westfield, Massachusetts.