Congratulations on owning a Savage Arms sporting firearm. You are now part of the Savage Sports Corporation family of quality firearms, which includes Savage Arms, Inc., Savage Arms (Canada), Stevens, and Fox. With reasonable care, your firearm should deliver years of reliable service and perform to our “definition of accuracy”. THIS MANUAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. The safety warnings and instructions in this manual are very important.
have not already done so. You must constantly stress safety when handling firearms, especially to children and non-shooters. Develop safe shooting habits and remember, firearms safety is up to you. Make no mistake about it. ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND GUNS DON‟T MIX 1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION This is the most basic safety rule. If everyone handled a firearm so carefully that the muzzle never pointed at something they didn‟t intend to shoot, there would be virtually no firearm accidents.
personal injury. It only takes one cartridge of improper caliber or gauge to wreck your gun, and only a second to check each one as you load it. Be absolutely certain that the ammunition you are using matches the specifications that are contained within the gun‟s instruction manual and the manufacturer‟s markings on the firearm barrel.
Your gun is a mechanical device, which will not last forever and is subject to wear. As such, it requires periodic inspection, adjustment and service. 10. LEARN THE MECHANISM AND HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU ARE USING Not all firearms are the same.
BOLT ASSEMBLIES ARE SPECIFICALLY MATCHED TO A FIREARM. USING ANY OTHER BOLT ASSEMBLY MAY CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDER. CERTAIN FIREARMS ARE SHIPPED WITH THE BOLT REMOVED AND PACKED IN A SEPARATE COMPARTMENT WITHIN THE BOX. BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOLT, VERIFY THAT THE 4 DIGITS ENGRAVED BY THE EXTRACTOR MATCH THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF THE SERIAL NUMBER. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Rotate the FRONT BAFFLE (1) to line-up the BOLT GUIDE with the EXTRACTOR.
FIGURE 2 (AccuTrigger™ Model shown) WHEN CARRYING A LOADED FIREARM, THE SAFETY MUST ALWAYS BE IN THE FULL SAFE POSITION. THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS WHEN THE ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS COMPLETELY EMPTY OF AMMUNITION. MID POSITION 1. 2. MID POSITION allows the bolt to be opened and cycled while still blocking the trigger.
THE USE OF RELOADS, HANDLOADS, MILITARY SURPLUS, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL/ NONCOMMERCIAL AMMUNITION NOT MANUFACTURED TO SAAMI (SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE, INC.)/ANSI (AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE) SPECIFICATIONS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR SOUNDS DIFFERENT WHEN LOADING OR SHOOTING - STOP - AND HAVE A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK! NEVER TAKE A CHANCE WITH SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK A PROFESSIONAL.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. FIGURE 4 With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, move the safety forward to the SAFETY OFF – READY TO FIRE position. Lift the bolt handle but do not pull to the rear. Move the safety fully rearward to the FULL SAFE position. Pull bolt handle rearward. The safety will move to the MID SAFE position automatically when the bolt is closed. As shown in FIGURE 4, load the correct caliber cartridges into the magazine by pressing downward, filling the magazine to capacity (see SECTION 6).
FIGURE 5 TO FIRE SAVAGE ARMS OFFERS CERTAIN MODEL FIREARMS WITH AN ACCUTRIGGER TM - A SPECIALLY DESIGNED USER ADJUSTABLE TRIGGER. AT THE LOWER SETTINGS, SUCH FIREARMS ARE CONSIDERED TARGET FIREARMS. IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SHOOTER TO EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHILE ADJUSTING/HANDLING THESE FIREARMS. SAVAGE ARMS ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY/ LIABILITY FOR ANY DIRECT AND/OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE AND/OR INJURY RESULTING FROM THE MISUSE AND/OR MISHANDLING OF A FIREARM.
1. 2. 3. 4. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. Always look carefully around to be sure that no one will cross in front of you when you are ready to shoot. Place the firearm to your shoulder and move the safety forward to the SAFETY OFF – READY TO FIRE position and take aim. Place your finger in the trigger guard and when you are on target, squeeze the trigger slowly. NO ONE CAN CALL A BULLET BACK. 5. 6. 7.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The safety will move to the MID SAFE position automatically, allowing the action to be cycled while the trigger is still being blocked. Placing one hand over the ejection port, your finger completely away from the trigger and out of the trigger guard, slowly pull the bolt handle to the rear to extract the cartridge from the chamber. Remove the cartridge with your fingers.
4. FIGURE 8 Place the cartridges in a secure area and close the Hinged Floor Plate by rotating upward until it is latches securely into the frame. LOOK AND FEEL! BE SURE THE CHAMBER AND MAGAZINE ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY -DO NOT ASSUME! ACCUTRIGGER ™ Pull Adjustment SAFE OWNERSHIP IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. PRIOR TO ADJUSTING THE ACCUTRIGGER ™ PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN ITS ENTIRETY.
FIGURE 9 FIGURE 10 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove the stock. Insert the ACCUTRIGGER TM supplied tool into the bottom of the trigger return spring as shown, to engage the spring-tail with the slot on the tool. Turn the trigger return spring (A) with the trigger adjustment tool (B) as shown in FIGURE 11 and FIGURE 12. To adjust towards the higher range of pull, turn the tool clockwise. The maximum trigger pull is at the point where the spring “clicks” when rotated (see FIGURE 11).
THE SPRING SHOULD NOT BE FORCED BEYOND THESE LIMITS. MAXIMUM TRIGGER PULL FIGURE 11 7. MINIMUM TRIGGER PULL FIGURE 12 The ACCURELEASE ™ (see FIGURE 13 and FIGURE 14) adds an additional level by stopping the sear if the rifle is accidentally jarred or dropped with the safety in the “FIRE” position. FIGURE 13 FIGURE 14 FOR HEAVY BARRELED FIREARMS, SAVAGE ARMS RECOMMENDS THE LOWER SETTINGS BE USED ONLY FOR CONTROLLED PRECISION SHOOTING DUE TO THE SENSITIVITY OF THE TRIGGER AND THE SEAR.
KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER AND OUT OF THE TRIGGER GUARD UNTIL YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS WHEN THE ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS COMPLETELY EMPTY OF AMMUNITION. REASSEMBLING THE STOCK 1. For TOP LOAD models, notice the position in the stock of the magazine, plastic follower assembly, and magazine retaining clip in FIGURE 15.
2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. FIGURE 16 For DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE models, remove the magazine prior to reassembling the stock. For HINGED FLOOR PLATE models, open the floor plate and push the retaining latch to gain clear access to the action screw hole (see FIGURE 10). Place the action onto the stock, being careful to align the trigger with the trigger slot in the stock.
2. 3. Grasp the MUZZLE BRAKE with your other hand and twist it ¼ turn counterclockwise (you will hear a distinct “click”). To be sure the MUZZLE BRAKE is open, the holes should be perfectly lined up; allowing you to see through them. TO CLOSE (full recoil) BE SURE THE BOLT IS OPEN AND THERE IS NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN EITHER THE CHAMBER OR MAGAZINE. 1. 2. 3. Hold the firearm in your strong (dominant) hand with the muzzle pointed forward.
BE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ON ALL SOLVENTS AND CHEMICALS PRIOR TO USE. FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS. 1. 2. 3. Prepare an area for cleaning the firearm with a suitable surface, adequate ventilation, correct caliber cleaning rod, brush, patches, powder solvent, and oil. Remove the bolt. Lay the firearm horizontally with the ejection port facing down.
As a „customer driven‟ company, parts may be ordered directly from Savage Arms [413-568-7001] between the hours of 9:00 and 4:00 (Eastern Standard Time). There is a minimum order and please allow 2 weeks for delivery. Only the parts indicated may be purchased by an individual. All other parts/subassemblies are either „factory fit‟ or available to qualified gunsmiths only. Please be advised that some parts may require fitting.
BOLT ACTION - ACCUTRIGGER ™ TOP LOAD OR DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE Item # 5 6 7 10 12B 12C 12L 12M 12N 12O 12P 12Q Description Magazine box Magazine follower assy Magazine retaining clip Detachable box magazine assembly Rear baffle assembly Bolt handle Extractor Extractor spring 1/8" steel ball Ejector Ejector spring Ejector retaining pin Item # 12S 13 16B 17B 17C 18 18A 19A 19B 19C 19D 27 Description Bolt assembly screw Frame assembly Rear sight assembly Front sight blade Front sight base Stock assembly Sw
BOLT ACTION – ACCUTRIGGER ™ HINGED FLOOR PLATE BOLT ACTION – ACCUTRIGGER ™ HINGED FLOOR PLATE Item # Description 5 Magazine box 6 Magazine follower assy 8 Magazine bottom 12B Rear baffle assembly 12C Bolt handle 12L Extractor 12M Extractor spring 12N 1/8" steel ball 12O Ejector 12P Ejector spring 12Q Ejector retaining pin 12S Bolt assembly screw SECTION 5 PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM STANDARD TRIGGER Item # 13 16B 17B 17C 18 18A 19A 19B 19C 19D 27 Description Frame assembly Rear sight assembly Front sight blad
TOP LOAD OR DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT: WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM As a „customer driven‟ company, parts may be ordered directly from Savage Arms [413-568-7001] between the hours of 9:00 and 4:00 (Eastern Standard Time). There is a minimum order and please allow 2 weeks for delivery. Only the parts indicated may be purchased by an individual. All other parts/subassemblies are either „factory fit‟ or available to qualified gunsmiths only.
12B 12C 12L 12M 12N 12O 12P Rear baffle assembly Bolt handle Extractor Extractor spring 1/8" steel ball Ejector Ejector spring 12Q Ejector retaining pin 17C 18 18A 19A 19B 19C 19D Front sight base Stock assembly Swivel stud Trigger guard Rear trigger guard screw Rear action screw Front action screw SECTION 6 AMMUNITION BULLET WEIGHTS FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT: WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM Bullet specifications and trajectories are available directly from the ammunition manufacturer.
22-250 Remington 243 Winchester 25-06 Remington 270 Winchester 270 Winchester Short Magnum 7mm-08 Remington 7mm Remington Magnum 7mm Remington Winchester Short Magnum 300 Winchester Magnum 300 Winchester Short Magnum 308 Winchester 30-06 Springfield 325 Winchester Short Magnum 338 Winchester Magnum 4 – 1 in the chamber 4 – 1 in the chamber 4 – 1 in the chamber 4 – 1 in the chamber 2 – 1 in the chamber 4 – 1 in the chamber 3 – 1 in the chamber 2 – 1 in the chamber 3 – 1 in the chamber 2 – 1 in the chamber 4
STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY Please complete the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and return it to Savage Arms, Inc. within ten (10) days from the date of purchase. Savage Arms, Inc. must be notified within one (1) year from the date of purchase of any defect in materials or workmanship encountered during normal use. WHO IS COVERED? The original owner (with proof of purchase). WHAT IS COVERED? Any defect in materials or workmanship performed at Savage Arms.
3. 4. serial number of the firearm description of the problem you are having bullet weight, bullet type, and manufacturer of the ammunition you are using any other information which you feel may be helpful. Return to: Savage Arms, Inc. 100 Springdale Road Westfield, MA 01085 Attn: Service Department If there will be a charge involved for the repair, a quote will be sent within fourteen (14) working days. If there is no response from the quote within thirty (30) days, the firearm will be returned COD ($20.