Savage's Axis 2 Compact exists to fit shooters who are poorly served by full-size rifles, and it does the job without the compromises that used to come with youth models. The shortened stock and 20-inch barrel keep the rifle light and quick to mount, and 7mm-08 Remington gives up almost nothing in terminal performance on deer while producing meaningfully less recoil than a .308, which matters enormously for a shooter still building good habits. The AccuTrigger can be adjusted down to a light, crisp break to help with that.

This one pairs a black barreled action with a gray synthetic stock and a detachable box magazine.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.