Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The New Axis 2 Pro Makes its Way to Africa
In February, I embarked on my annual journey to the dark continent to pursue plains game with our esteemed partners at Ranchero Safaris. This year's expedition was notably successful; despite encountering 100-year floods and dense vegetation, we managed to achieve our goals across nearly all targeted species, with a few unexpected opportunities that were too favorable to overlook. The Savage Axis 2 Pro accompanied me as a backup rifle on this trip, and I had full confidence in its capability to serve as a primary firearm if the situation demanded.
When preparing for an African safari, regulations prohibit bringing two rifles of the same caliber. Therefore, I selected a Savage 110 PPR in .300 Win Mag as my primary firearm and included the Savage Axis 2 Pro in .308 Win—a caliber highly regarded among plains game hunters in the Limpopo Valley—as my secondary option.
Having utilized this exact setup during the late fall of 2024 for whitetail hunting in Michigan, I was well-acquainted with its reliability and precision, which justified its inclusion for the African expedition. The Axis series has recently undergone significant enhancements, introducing models such as the Axis 2, Axis 2 Hardwood, and notably, the Savage Axis 2 Pro.
THE the Savage Axis 2 Pro IS not only a reliable backup firearm—especially for once-in-a-lifetime hunts like an African safari—but it's also a dependable primary rifle for any hunting endeavour. The latest Savage Axis lineup is replete with impressive models, and I highly encourage you to explore them further at Savage Arms.
The New Axis 2 Pro Makes its Way to Africa
In February, I embarked on my annual journey to the dark continent to pursue plains game with our esteemed partners at Ranchero Safaris. This year's expedition was notably successful; despite encountering 100-year floods and dense vegetation, we managed to achieve our goals across nearly all targeted species, with a few unexpected opportunities that were too favorable to overlook. The Savage Axis 2 Pro accompanied me as a backup rifle on this trip, and I had full confidence in its capability to serve as a primary firearm if the situation demanded.
When preparing for an African safari, regulations prohibit bringing two rifles of the same caliber. Therefore, I selected a Savage 110 PPR in .300 Win Mag as my primary firearm and included the Savage Axis 2 Pro in .308 Win—a caliber highly regarded among plains game hunters in the Limpopo Valley—as my secondary option.
Having utilized this exact setup during the late fall of 2024 for whitetail hunting in Michigan, I was well-acquainted with its reliability and precision, which justified its inclusion for the African expedition. The Axis series has recently undergone significant enhancements, introducing models such as the Axis 2, Axis 2 Hardwood, and notably, the Savage Axis 2 Pro.
THE the Savage Axis 2 Pro IS not only a reliable backup firearm—especially for once-in-a-lifetime hunts like an African safari—but it's also a dependable primary rifle for any hunting endeavour. The latest Savage Axis lineup is replete with impressive models, and I highly encourage you to explore them further at Savage Arms.
