The Savage Axis XP in .243 Winchester is the classic first deer rifle: a complete package with a factory-mounted, bore-sighted scope, a 20-inch barrel, and a black synthetic stock that shrugs off weather and rough handling. The .243 splits the difference beautifully — light recoil that will not rattle a new shooter, yet enough punch for whitetail and pronghorn, and it doubles as a fine varmint cartridge with lighter bullets. Savage button-rifled barrels have a long record of honest accuracy straight from the box.

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