Congratulations on the purchase of your new . THE SAVAGE EDGE HAS A TWO POSITION SAFETY SECTION 1 You are now part of the Savage Sports Corporation – SAFETY ON AND SAFETY OFF. ALTHOUGH THE family of quality and archery equipment/ SAFETY BUTTON AND POSITION MAY LOOK SAFETY FIRST – IT’S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! accessories, which includes Savage Arms, Inc., SIMILAR TO SOME OTHER SAVAGE ARMS AND Above all – remember that a firearm is a mechanical Savage Arms (Canada), Stevens, Fox, and BowTech STEVENS CENTERFIRE , THERE IS NO device. It can not think, it can not act on its own – Archery. With reasonable care, your firearm should INTERMEDIATE ‘MID SAFE’ POSITION. it only does what YOU MAKE IT DO. A mechanical deliver years of reliable service and perform to our For your convenience, this INSTRUCTION MANUAL device has no way to know if your actions are safe or if “definition of accuracy”. has been divided into 8 sections: they will result in injury or death – THAT’S YOUR PART! THIS MANUAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. IF IT IS It only takes one careless second to result in a tragedy SECTION 1: Safety First – It’s Your Responsibility! EVER LOST OR MISPLACED, CONTACT SAVAGE that you will have to live with the rest of your life. SECTION 2: Two Position Safety ARMS FOR A NEW ONE AT NO CHARGE. MAKE NO DOUBT ABOUT IT, owning and/or using SECTION 3: Basic Functions a firearm puts YOU in full control of its actions and THE SAVAGE EDGE IS UNIQUE UNTO ITSELF AND • Installing and Removing the THEIR CONSEQUENCES! INCORPORATES FEATURES THAT YOU MAY NOT Bolt Assembly BE FAMILIAR WITH. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ • Cocking Indicator 10 COMMANDMENTS OF SHOOTING SAFETY THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY TO • Removing/Installing the FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB UNDERSTAND HOW THIS MODEL DIFFERS FROM • Loading and Unloading SITE AT: WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM OTHER SAVAGE MODELS. • Firing SECTION 4: Parts List and Diagram (The following excerpts are from SAAMI bulletin #081 The safety warnings and instructions in this manual are SECTION 5: Ammunition Bullet Weights / 1MM 7/97 BP. The entire booklet can be obtained by very important. By understanding the dangers involved Capacities calling: NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS in the use of any firearm and by taking the necessary SECTION 6: Rings And Bases For Mounting A Scope FOUNDATION, 11 MILE HILL ROAD, precautions, you can use your Savage firearm in SECTION 7: Maintenance NEWINGTON, CT 06470; 203-426-4358) complete safety. However, failure to read, understand, SECTION 8: Statement Of Limited Warranty FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU! and obey any of the warnings may result in serious injury or death to you or others, as well as severe Although considerable time and effort were put into FROM THE TIME YOU PICK UP A FIREARM, YOU damage to the firearm or other property. assuring the accuracy of the information contained BECOME PART OF A SYSTEM OVER WHICH YOU herein, human errors do occur. If an error is found, This manual should always accompany your firearm HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL. YOU ARE THE ONLY please let us know. As a ‘customer driven’ company, and be transferred with it upon change of ownership. PART OF THE SYSTEM THAT CAN MAKE A GUN we appreciate and encourage feedback. This is your responsibility and may protect you from SAFE – OR UNSAFE. future liability. You can help meet this responsibility by enrolling in hunter safety or shooter safety courses, if you have not already done so. You must constantly stress safety

2 when handling firearms, especially to children and Whenever you handle a firearm or hand it to someone, beyond your target. You should keep in mind how far non-shooters. Develop safe shooting habits and always open the immediately, and visually check a bullet will travel if it misses your intended target or remember, firearms safety is up to you. Make no the chamber, receiver and magazine to be certain they ricochets in another direction. mistake about it. do not contain any ammunition. Never assume a gun is Be aware that even a .22 short bullet can travel over unloaded – check for yourself! While in the field, there ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND GUNS DON’T MIX 11/4 miles and a high velocity , such as a will be times when common sense and the basic rules 30-06, can project a bullet more than 3 miles. 1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A of firearms safety will require you to unload your gun for pellets can travel 500 yards, and shotgun slugs have a SAFE DIRECTION maximum safety. When in doubt, unload your gun! range of over a half-mile. This is the most basic safety rule. If everyone handled 3. DON’T RELY ON YOUR GUN’S “SAFETY” a firearm so carefully that the muzzle never pointed at 5. USE CORRECT AMMUNITION Treat every gun as though it can fire at any time, something they didn’t intend to shoot, there would be You must assume the serious responsibility of using regardless of pressure on the . The “safety” on virtually no firearm accidents. It’s as simple as that, only the correct ammunition for your firearm. Read any gun is a mechanical device, which, like any such and it’s up to you. and heed all warnings, including those that appear in device, can become inoperable at the worst possible the gun’s instruction manual and on the ammunition Never point your gun at anything you do not intend to time. The safety serves as a supplement to proper gun boxes. Using improper or incorrect ammunition can shoot. A safe direction means a direction in which a handling but cannot possibly serve as a substitute for destroy a gun and cause serious personal injury. It bullet cannot possibly strike anyone, taking into account common sense. possible ricochets and the fact that bullets can only takes one cartridge of improper caliber or gauge Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you actually penetrate walls and ceilings. Even when “dry firing” with to wreck your gun, and only a second to check each intend to shoot. an unloaded gun, you should never point the gun at an one as you load it. Be absolutely certain that the unintended target. Your firearm is a precision instrument. Regardless of ammunition you are using matches the specifications the position of the safety, any bump strong enough to that are contained within the gun’s instruction manual This is your responsibility, and only you can control it. actuate the firing mechanism of a gun can cause it to and the manufacturer’s markings on the firearm barrel. 2. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN NOT fire. The only time you can be absolutely certain that Hand loaded or reloaded ammunition deviating from ACTUALLY IN USE a gun cannot fire is when the action is open and it is pressures generated by factory loads or from competent Firearms should be loaded only when you are in the completely empty. You and the safe gun handling recommendations specified in reputable hand loading field or on the target range or shooting area, ready to procedures you have learned are your gun’s manuals can be dangerous, and can cause severe shoot. When not in use, firearms and ammunition primary safeties. damage to guns and serious injury to the shooter. should be secured in a safe place, separate from each 4. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND Ammunition that has become very wet or has been other. It is your responsibility to prevent children and WHAT’S BEYOND IT inexperienced adults from gaining access to firearms or submerged in water should be discarded in a safe No one can call a bullet back. Don’t shoot unless you ammunition. A loaded gun has no place in or near a manner. Do not spray oil or solvents on ammunition know exactly what your bullet is going to strike. Be sure vehicle or building. or place ammunition in excessively lubricated firearms. that your bullet will not injure anyone or anything

3 Form the habit of examining every cartridge you put in 7. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR PROTECTION than adjusting the AccuTrigger ™) made to a firearm your gun. Never use damaged, old or questionable WHEN SHOOTING after manufacture can make the gun dangerous and will ammunition – the money you save is not worth the risk All shooters should wear protective shooting glasses usually void any factory warranties. Do not jeopardize of possible injury or a ruined gun. and some form of hearing protectors while shooting. your safety or the safety of others by altering the trigger, Exposure to shooting noise can damage hearing, safety or other mechanism of any firearm or allowing DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED and adequate vision protection is essential. Wearing unqualified person’s to repair or modify a gun. AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS OR HANDLING eye protection when disassembling and cleaning any AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO Your gun is a mechanical device, which will not last gun will also help prevent the possibility of springs, LEAD AND OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO forever and is subject to wear. As such, it requires spring tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM periodic inspection, adjustment and service. contacting your eyes. No target shooter, plinker or AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE hunter should ever be without them. 10. LEARN THE MECHANISM AND HANDLING ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM YOU 8. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE. ARE USING OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning Not all firearms are the same. Consequently, never Before you load your firearm, open the action and firearms or handling ammunition may result in exposure handle any firearm without first having thoroughly be certain that there is no cartridge in the chamber. to lead and other substances known to cause birth familiarized yourself with the particular type of firearm Then glance through the barrel to be sure it is clear defects, reproductive harm and other serious physical you are using, the safe gun handling rules for loading, of any obstruction. Even a small bit of mud, snow, injury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash unloading, carrying and handling that firearm, and the excess lubricating oil or grease in the bore can cause hands thoroughly after exposure. rules of safe gun handling in general. Locate the dangerously increased pressure, causing the barrel to firearm’s mechanical safety device and get familiar 6. IF YOUR GUN FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE bulge or even burst when firing, which can cause injury with the feel and “on/off” positions. TRIGGER IS PULLED, HANDLE WITH CARE! to the shooter and bystanders. Make it a habit to clean Occasionally, a loaded gun may not fire when the trigger the bore with a cleaning rod and patch to wipe away You should always read and refer to the instruction is pulled. If this occurs, keep the muzzle pointed in a anti-rust compounds in the gun each time immediately manual you received with your gun, or if you have safe direction. Keep your face away from the breech. before you shoot it. If the noise or recoil on firing misplaced the manual, simply contact the manufacturer Then, carefully open the action, unload the firearm and seems weak or doesn’t seem quite “right”, cease firing for a free copy. dispose of the cartridge in a safe way. immediately and be sure to check that no obstruction or Having a gun in your possession is a full-time job. Any time there is a cartridge in the chamber, your gun projectile has become lodged in the barrel. You cannot guess; you cannot forget. You must know is loaded and ready to fire - even if you’ve tried to shoot 9. DON’T ALTER OR MODIFY YOUR GUN, how to use, handle, and store your firearm safely. and it did not go off. It could go off at any time, so AND HAVE GUNS SERVICED REGULARLY Do not use any firearm without having a complete you must always remember RULE #1 and WATCH Firearms are complicated mechanisms, which are understanding of its particular characteristics and safe THAT MUZZLE! designed by experts to function properly in their use. There is no such thing as a foolproof gun. original condition. Any alteration or change (other

4 SECTION 2 THE MUZZLE AT ITS NORMAL RATE OF SPEED. FULL SAFE THIS INCLUDES SNOW, WATER, BRUSH, SHRUBS, 1. The safety is in the FULL SAFE position when it TWO POSITION SAFETY STICKS, LEAVES AND DEBRIS TO NAME A FEW. has been moved fully rearward, covering the red THE SAVAGE EDGE IS UNIQUE UNTO ITSELF NEVER PLACE THE END OF A BARREL OR “dot” (See FIGURE 1). SUBMERGE A FIREARM UNDER WATER. AND INCORPORATES FEATURES THAT YOU MAY 2. The safety should be moved into the FULL SAFE RESTRICTING, SLOWING, OR STOPPING THE NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH. PLEASE BE SURE TO position prior to closing the bolt when the firearm BULLET FROM LEAVING THE MUZZLE WILL READ THESE SECTIONS CAREFULLY TO is loaded. CREATE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE UNDERSTAND HOW THIS MODEL DIFFERS FROM 3. In the FULL SAFE position, the trigger is blocked TO BUILD UP BEHIND IT AND MAY LEAD TO OTHER SAVAGE MODELS. from moving and the bolt can still be opened. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND PRIOR TO LOADING OR OPERATING, PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF THOROUGHLY WITH BYSTANDERS. SAFE OPERATION IS YOUR THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND THE RESPONSIBILITY AND CAN ONLY BE MAIN PARTS OF YOUR FIREARM. CONTROLLED BY YOU! YOUR GUN IS A MECHANICAL DEVICE WHICH KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE POINTING WILL NOT LAST FOREVER AND IS SUBJECT TO THE BARREL OF A FIREARM AND WHY! WEAR. WHEN SOMETHING DOES NOT SOUND, FEEL, OR LOOK RIGHT, SEEK THE ADVICE OF IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO STRESS THAT A FIREARM A PROFESSIONAL GUNSMITH IMMEDIATELY. IS NO MORE THAN AN ASSEMBLY OF MANY NEVER TAKE A CHANCE. DIFFERENT COMPONENTS – A MECHANICAL DEVICE. AS SUCH, YOU ARE THE ONLY SAFETY FIGURE 1 FAILURE TO OBEY A SAFETY WARNING MAY MECHANISM THAT CAN PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. RESULT IN INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS. WHEN CARRYING A LOADED FIREARM, THE The safety on your Savage Arms Edge has 2 positions: SAFETY MUST ALWAYS BE IN THE FULL KNOW HOW TO LOCATE AND OPERATE THE • FULL SAFE – Pull safety button towards shooter SAFE POSITION. SAFETY MECHANISM. (trigger blocked – bolt can be opened). THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY • SAFETY OFF – READY TO FIRE. Push safety button THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE CERTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS WHEN away from shooter. BARREL AND CHAMBER PRIOR TO LOADING THE ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS COMPLETELY WITH AMMUNITION. EMPTY OF AMMUNITION. ALWAYS BE SURE THE FIREARM (ESPECIALLY THE END OF THE BARREL) IS FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY RESTRICT (OR SLOW DOWN) THE BULLET FROM LEAVING

5 SAFETY OFF – READY TO FIRE SECTION 3 – BASIC FUNCTIONS 5. Close the BOLT HANDLE (pushing downward) 1. The safety is in the OFF position when moved fully and verify that the TWO POSITION SAFETY is forward, exposing the red “dot” (see FIGURE 2). INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BOLT ASSEMBLY operational as explained in SECTION 2 of this manual. 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. FIREARMS ARE SHIPPED WITH THE BOLT REMOVED AND PACKED IN A SEPARATE COMPARTMENT WITHIN THE BOX. PLEASE BE SURE TO LOCATE THE BOLT AND REMOVE IT PRIOR TO THROWING THE BOX OUT. IF MISPLACED OR LOST, THE COMPLETE FIREARM FIGURE 3 FIGURE 2 MUST BE RETURNED TO SAVAGE TO ‘FIT’ A NEW BOLT AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE. BOLT REMOVAL (see FIGURE 4) NEVER TRANSPORT/CARRY A LOADED FIREARM 1. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, verify the WITH THE SAFETY OFF. BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOLT, VERIFY THAT THE 4 DIGITS ENGRAVED BY THE EXTRACTOR MATCH safety is in the FULL SAFE position (see FIGURE 1). ** REMEMBER - THERE IS NO MID-SAFE POSITION THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF THE SERIAL NUMBER ON 2. Lift the bolt handle and pull fully to the rear. IN THE SAVAGE EDGE ** THE RECEIVER. 3. WITH NO AMMUNITION IN THE FIREARM, pull the TRIGGER (1) fully rearward and hold it in that position. BE SURE THERE IS NO AMMUNITION IN EITHER 4. Press down on the top of the BOLT RELEASE (2) as THE CHAMBER OR MAGAZINE. far as it will go. BOLT INSTALLATION (SEE FIGURE 3) 5. Grasping the BOLT HANDLE, pull the bolt assembly 1. Rotate the FRONT BAFFLE (1) to line-up the BOLT fully rearward until it clears the receiver. If it seems UNDERCUT with the EXTRACTOR. to bind or stop, be sure that the trigger has been 2. Pull the TRIGGER (2) fully rearward and hold it in pulled fully rearward first and then the BOLT that position. RELEASE pushed as far down as it will go. 3. Press down on the top of the BOLT RELEASE (3) as far as it will go. 4. WITH NO AMMUNITION IN THE FIREARM, insert the BOLT (4) into the firearm, pushing it forward.

6 WITH THE DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE REMOVED, BE SURE THE BOLT IS OPEN AND THERE IS NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN THE CHAMBER. LOOK AND FEEL WITH YOUR FINGER – THERE SHOULD BE NO DOUBT – THERE SHOULD BE NO QUESTION – THERE MUST BE NO AMMUNITION IN THE CHAMBER! THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS WHEN THE FIGURE 5 ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS COMPLETELY EMPTY FIGURE 4 OF AMMUNITION. 2. Uncocked – when the end of the ‘indicator’ is not COCKING INDICATOR 1. Push the magazine release tab on the bottom of the even (inside) with the bolt assembly screw stock rearward (see FIGURE 7), grasping and pulling SAVAGE ARMS HAS DESIGNED INTO THE (see FIGURE 6). CENTERFIRE SERIES, A COCKING the magazine clear of the stock. INDICATOR. ITS MAIN PURPOSE IS TO VISUALLY INDICATE WHEN THE FIREARM IS COCKED. THIS IS NOT A LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR NOR A SAFETY DEVICE WHICH CAN BE RELIED ON TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE – THAT RESPONSIBILITY LIES SOLELY IN THE HANDS OF THE SHOOTER! 1. Cocked – when the end of the ‘indicator’ is even with the bolt assembly screw (see FIGURE 5). FIGURE 7 FIGURE 6 REMOVING THE STOCK 2. Check and recheck to be sure there is no ammunition in the chamber. ALWAYS REMOVE THE DETACHABLE BOX 3. Turn the firearm upside down, with the muzzle MAGAZINE PRIOR TO REMOVING THE STOCK pointed away from you. (see FIGURE 7). 4. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, loosen and remove the two action screws securing the stock (see FIGURE 8).

7 INSTALLING THE STOCK IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE RECOIL LUG IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY IN THE STOCK TO PREVENT THE ACTION FROM EXCESSIVE REARWARD MOVEMENT DURING THE RECOIL OF A SHOT. 1. Align the rear tab on the trigger guard with its mating ‘hole’ in the stock (see FIGURE 10). FIGURE 8 FIGURE 11 5. Remove the trigger guard section by pulling downward (see FIGURE 9).

FIGURE 10 2. Insert the tab end of the trigger guard section first and then rotate the front section into position FIGURE 12 (reverse of FIGURE 8). FIGURE 9 4. Position the action above the stock so that the 3. Verify the RECOIL LUG is positioned correctly in the recess in the receiver is perfectly aligned with the 6. Remove the stock. stock channel (see FIGURE 11 and FIGURE 12). recoil lug in the stock (see FIGURE 13). BE SURE THE RECOIL LUG IS STILL POSITIONED NOTE: In FIGURE 13, the recoil lug has been CORRECTLY IN THE STOCK (SEE FIGURE 11). IF removed from the stock to clearly illustrate its correct THE RECOIL LUG IS MISPLACED OR LOST – DO alignment with the receiver. NOT USE THE FIREARM UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPLACED (AVAILABLE THROUGH SAVAGE ARMS PARTS DEPARTMENT (SEE SECTION 4).

8 KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR DEBRIS TO NAME A FEW. NEVER PLACE THE END SOUNDS DIFFERENT – STOP – AND HAVE A OF A BARREL OR SUBMERGE A FIREARM UNDER QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK! NEVER WATER. RESTRICTING, SLOWING, OR STOPPING TAKE A CHANCE WITH SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE THE BULLET FROM LEAVING THE MUZZLE WILL UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK A PROFESSIONAL. CREATE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO BUILD UP BEHIND IT AND MAY LEAD TO 10. Cycle the bolt several times to be sure that it EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND functions properly. If you are unable to close the bolt PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR handle completely, the action screws are reversed. BYSTANDERS. SAFE OPERATION IS YOUR AFTER REASSEMBLING THE STOCK, VERIFY THAT REPSONSIBILITY AND CAN ONLY BE CONTROLLED FIGURE 13 THE SAFETY OPERATES CORRECTLY IN BOTH BY YOU! POSITIONS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2 – ‘TWO THE USE OF RELOADS, HANDLOADS, MILITARY 5. Carefully place the action into the stock, aligning the POSITION SAFETY’ OF THIS MANUAL. SAFE SURPLUS, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL/ trigger with the trigger slot and the recoil lug with the OWNERSHIP IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! recoil lug slot in the receiver. NONCOMMERCIAL AMMUNITION NOT 6. With one hand around the action/stock in the trigger LOADING MANUFACTURED TO SAAMI (SPORTING ARMS area and the other hand around the barrel/stock in FIREARMS SHOULD BE LOADED ONLY WHEN YOU AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE, the forend region, be sure the action is bedded ARE IN THE FIELD, ON THE TARGET RANGE, OR INC.)/ANSI (AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS solidly and does not rock. There should be no AT A SHOOTING AREA READY TO SHOOT. INSTITUTE) SPECIFICATIONS WILL VOID movement either front to back or up and down. THE WARRANTY. 7. Maintaining downward pressure on the receiver to be A LOADED GUN HAS NO PLACE IN OR NEAR A VEHICLE OR BUILDING. KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR sure the recoil lug remains engaged in the receiver SOUNDS DIFFERENT – STOP – AND HAVE A slot, install the action screws (longer screw is to the ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK! NEVER rear and the shorter screw is to the front) into the SAFE DIRECTION. TAKE A CHANCE WITH SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE stock (see FIGURE 8) and turn the wrench clockwise UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK A PROFESSIONAL. until the threads of the screws just engage into the USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMMUNITION THAT receiver. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN – the stock must IS INDICATED (STAMPED) ON THE SIDE OF 1. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, move be loose at this step! THE BARREL. the safety fully rearward to the FULL SAFE position 8. Repeat STEP 6 to assure the recoil lug is still THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE (see FIGURE 1). engaged correctly in the receiver slot prior to BARREL AND CHAMBER PRIOR TO LOADING 2. Lift the bolt handle and pull fully rearward. tightening the action screws. WITH AMMUNITION. 3. Push the magazine release tab on the bottom of the 9. Maintaining downward pressure on the receiver, stock rearward (see FIGURE 6), grasping and pulling tighten the front action screw first and then the rear ALWAYS BE SURE THE FIREARM (ESPECIALLY the magazine clear of the stock. action screw securely to approximately 40 inch pounds. THE BARREL) IS FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY 9 SAVAGE ARMS – CUSTOMER SERVICE. ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS COMPLETELY EMPTY OF AMMUNITION. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. NEVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER ON A FIREARM UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY INTEND TO SHOOT. 7. Push the bolt handle downward until it is firmly seated in position. NEVER POINT YOUR GUN AT ANYTHING YOU DO NOT INTEND TO SHOOT. WHEN THE BOLT IS FULLY CLOSED, A LIVE CARTRIDGE WILL BE IN THE CHAMBER. BE SURE TO WEAR ADEQUATE EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION (CONSULT maNUFACTURER FOR 8. Verify the safety is still fully rearward in the FULL FIGURE 14 THEIR RECOMMENDATION) WHEN EVER YOU SAFE position (see FIGURE 1). INTEND TO SHOOT. HEARING LOSS AS WELL 4. As shown in FIGURE 14, load the correct caliber TO LOAD A SINGLE CARTRIDGE INTO AS IRREPARABLE EYE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR cartridges into the detachable box magazine by THE CHAMBER UNLESS YOUR EYES AND EARS ARE pressing downward, filling the magazine to capacity PROPERLY PROTECTED. (see SECTION 5 – AMMUNITION BULLET 1. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, insert a WEIGHTS/MAGAZINE CAPACITIES). cartridge into the chamber. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A 5. Insert the detachable box magazine back into the 2. Depressing the cartridges in the magazine with one SAFE DIRECTION. rear first hand, slowly push the bolt forward allowing it to slide stock opening by engaging the and then 1. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the trigger upward on the front over the top of the cartridges in the magazine. pressing until the latch is fully guard until you are ready to shoot. 3. Push the bolt handle downward until it is firmly engaged (see FIGURE 7). 2. Always look carefully around to be sure that no one seated in position. 6. Moving the bolt handle forward will push the first will cross in front of you when you are ready to shoot. cartridge from the detachable box magazine into WHEN THE BOLT IS FULLY CLOSED, A LIVE 3. Place the firearm to your shoulder and move the the chamber. CARTRIDGE WILL BE IN THE CHAMBER. safety forward to the SAFETY OFF – READY TO CLOSE THE BOLT SLOWLY TO BE SURE THE ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A FIRE position and take aim. CARTRIDGE IS ALIGNED WITH THE CHAMBER. SAFE DIRECTION. 4. Place your finger in the trigger guard and when you IF RESISTANCE IS FELT OR THE BOLT DOES NOT are on target, squeeze the trigger slowly. TO FIRE CLOSE, PULL REARWARD ON THE BOLT HANDLE, NO ONE CAN CALL A BULLET BACK. OPENING THE ACTION. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE DO NOT MOVE THE SAFETY FORWARD TO THE TIP OF THE BULLET AND THE CARTRIDGE CASE SAFETY OFF – READY TO FIRE POSITION UNTIL 5. Pull up and fully rearward on the bolt handle to open TO BE SURE THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN DAM- YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. the bolt and extract the fired case. AGED, REINSERT IN THE MAGAZINE, AND CLOSE 6. Moving the bolt handle forward will push the next THE BOLT. IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, TRY A NEW THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY cartridge from the magazine into the chamber. CARTRIDGE. IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS, CALL CERTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS WHEN THE 10 7. Push the bolt handle downward until it is firmly SECTION 4 Item # Description seated in position. 10 Magazine 8. Move the safety fully rearward to the FULL SAFE PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAMS position (see FIGURE 1). FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR 12C Bolt handle IT IS A GOOD PRACTICE TO CHECK THE ACTION WEB SITE AT: WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM 12L Extractor SCREWS BEFORE AND AFTER FIRING TO VERIFY As a ‘customer driven’ company, parts may be ordered 12M Extractor Spring THEY ARE SECURE. AT THE END OF EACH directly from Savage Arms [413-568-7001] between the SHOOTING SESSION, VERIFY THE SCREWS hours of 9:00 and 4:00 (Eastern Time). There is a 12N 1/8” steel ball ARE SECURE. minimum order and please allow 2 weeks for delivery. 12O Ejector UNLOADING YOUR Only the parts indicated may be purchased by an 12P Ejector spring individual. All other parts/subassemblies are either KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER. ‘factory fit’ or available to qualified gunsmiths only. 12Q Ejector Retaining Pin ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A Please be advised that some parts may require fitting. 12S Bolt assembly screw SAFE DIRECTION. Savage Arms bears no responsibility for the function or 18 Stock assembly 1. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, move performance of any firearm that has been repaired or the safety fully rearward to the FULL SAFE position modified by other than Savage Arms Service 19A Trigger guard (see FIGURE 1). Department. As such, Savage Arms accepts no 19C Rear action screw 2. Lift the bolt handle and pull fully rearward, extracting responsibility/liability for any direct and/or consequential the cartridge from the chamber. damage and/or injury resulting from the use of a firearm 19D Front action screw 3. Push the magazine release tab on the bottom of the repaired or modified by other than the Savage Arms 21 Recoil Lug stock rearward (see FIGURE 7), grasping and pulling Service Department. the magazine clear of the stock. LOOK AND FEEL! BE SURE THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY – DO NOT TRUST THE EXTRACTOR – DO NOT ASSUME! A LOADED GUN HAS NO PLACE IN OR NEAR A VEHICLE OR BUILDING.

11 12 SECTION 5 – AMMUNITION Caliber Bullet Weight (Grains) AMMUNITION BULLET WEIGHTS AND 22-250 Remington Federal V Shock 40 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip MAGAZINE CAPACITIES 223 Remington Federal 69 grain Sierra Match King BTHP FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR 243 Winchester Federal 70 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip WEB SITE AT: WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM 25-06 Remington Federal 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip Bullet specifications and trajectories are available directly from the ammunition manufacturer. 270 Winchester Federal 130 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip The following table lists the bullet weights used for 30-06 Springfield Federal 168 grain Sierra Match King BTHP 100 yard targeting evaluation at Savage Arms. 308 Winchester Federal 168 grain Sierra Match King BTHP Performance may vary based on brand/type of 7mm-08 Remington Winchester 140 grain Ballistic Silver Tip ammunition, individual characteristics of the firearm, and/or shooting conditions. USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMMUNITION THAT IS Caliber Magazine Capacity STAMPED ON THE SIDE OF THE BARREL. 22-250 Remington 4 THE USE OF RELOADS, HANDLOADS, MILITARY 223 Remington 4 SURPLUS, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL / NONCOMMERCIAL AMMUNITION NOT 243 Winchester 4 MANUFACTURED TO SAAMI (SPORTING ARMS AND 25-06 Remington 4 AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE, INC.)/ ANSI (AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS 270 Winchester 4 INSTITUTE) SPECIFICATIONS WILL VOID 30-06 Springfield 4 THE WARRANTY. 308 Winchester 4 7mm-08 Remington 4

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SECTION 6 – SCOPE RINGS AND BASES SECTION 7 – MAINTENANCE • With the stock removed, carefully inspect the trigger assembly for damage or foreign debris RINGS AND BASES FOR MOUNTING A SCOPE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE: (twigs, grass, etc.). FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEB YOUR GUN IS A MECHANICAL DEVICE WHICH WILL • Carefully examine the stock and studs that secure SITE AT: WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM NOT LAST FOREVER AND IS SUBJECT TO WEAR. the carrying strap. • Check the scope rings to be sure they have RINGS FOR MOUNTING A SCOPE AS WITH ANY PRECISION TUNED MECHANICAL DEVICE, PERIODIC INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE IS not loosened. Bases supplied on some firearms at time of shipment*1 REQUIRED – AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY! • Verify the action screws are still tight. are ‘Weaver’ style. The following companies 2. WHO SHOULD DO THE CHECKING: As the owner 1. TIMEFRAMES: It is difficult to establish a time period manufacture RINGS*2 that may be used with this style – or user – it is your primary responsibility to assure or number of rounds as the basis for when a firearm base or their own design. the firearm is safe prior to using it. Although we should be examined, cleaned, and thoroughly know its condition when it leaves the factory, we The manufacturers listed below should be contacted for inspected. Different shooting conditions, weather have no control or insight as to what has or has not specific part numbers and information. patterns, and types of ammunition, to list a few, all been done once it leaves our hands. play a significant role in answering the questions WEAVER MOUNTS BURRIS ‘when’ and ‘how often’. As a general rule, ‘more After reading and understanding this INSTRUCTION 1-800-635-7656 970-356-1670 often’ is much safer than ‘not enough’. MANUAL – hopefully prior to loading with live www.weaver-mounts.com www.burrisoptics.com • As a start, the TWO POSITION SAFETY should ammunition - you should be very familiar and KWIK-SITE MILLETT be checked prior to loading live ammunition. This capable of handling the items noted above. In depth 734-326-1500 800-645-5388 is an important step that should be done every mechanical issues or questions as well as periodic www.kwiksitecorp.com www.millettsights.com time the firearm is prepared for use. examinations should be referred to a qualified • Remove the bolt, look down the barrel to be sure gunsmith or Savage Arms Service Department. B-SQUARE LEUPOLD it is clear of any obstruction and that there are no Mechanical devices will by the nature of their design, 800-433-2909 503-526-1400 signs of damage (nicks, scratches, etc.), rust, wear and as such may require very specific www.b-square.com www.leupold.com or pitting. adjustments. In the wrong hands, a ‘simple’ LEATHERWOOD WARNE SCOPE • Check the outer surface of the barrel, running adjustment could result in serious damage to the /HI-LUX OPTICS MOUNTS your fingers gently down its length, feeling for any firearm or even worse, injury or death to the shooter 310-257-8142 800-683-5990 bulges or signs of damage. or bystander. www.leatherwoodoptics.com www.warnescopemounts.com • While the bolt is out, inspect the bolt head, KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR extractor, and ejector for signs for damage or SOUNDS DIFFERENT – STOP – AND HAVE A signs of excessive wear. QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK! NEVER TAKE A CHANCE WITH SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK A PROFESSIONAL.

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CLEANING AND CARE OF YOUR FIREARM 4. Using a small amount of powder solvent on the 4. Where accessible, clean and lightly oil interior brush, push the cleaning rod through the barrel metal surfaces. BOLT ASSEMBLIES ARE SPECIFICALLY MATCHED several times. 5. When done, always verify that the “TWO POSITION TO A FIREARM. USING ANY OTHER BOLT 5. Unscrew the brush from the cleaning rod and replace SAFETY” is operational as explained in the ASSEMBLY MAY CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO it with a patch tip. beginning of SECTION 2. THE FIREARM AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE 6. Push a new patch through the bore starting from the SHOOTER OR BYSTANDER. DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY. chamber end and out the muzzle. DISASSEMBLE ONLY ONE FIREARM AT A TIME TO 7. Repeat the prior step (# 6) several times. CHECK THE BORE CAREFULLY WHEN DONE AVOID INTERCHANGING COMPONENTS. 8. Push a new patch saturated with gun oil through TO BE SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS (I.E. PIECES OF CLEANING PATCH, ETC.). LOOK AND FEEL! BE SURE THE CHAMBER the bore. AND MAGAZINE ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY – 9. Push a new dry patch through the bore to remove DO NOT ASSUME!!! the excess oil. 10. When done, always verify that the “TWO POSITION NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN, OR SAFETY” is operational as explained in the OIL A LOADED FIREARM! beginning of SECTION 2. BE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE CHECK THE BORE CAREFULLY WHEN DONE CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ON ALL SOLVENTS TO BE SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS AND CHEMICALS PRIOR TO USE. FOLLOW THE (I.E. PIECES OF CLEANING PATCH, ETC.). MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS. A VERY THIN FILM OF OIL IS SUFFICIENT PROTECTION – DO NOT OVER OIL!!! 1. Prepare an area for cleaning the firearm with a suitable surface, adequate ventilation, correct caliber FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM cleaning rod, brush, patches, powder solvent, and oil. MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY 2. Remove the bolt. TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDER. 3. Lay the firearm horizontally with the ejection port PROTECTING METAL SURFACES facing down. 1. In order to be able to reach all surfaces, remove the ALWAYS STARTING FROM THE CHAMBER END, bolt prior to cleaning and oiling. PUSH THE CLEANING ROD THROUGH THE BORE 2. With a soft cloth, remove any foreign matter AND OUT THE MUZZLE END. (i.e. mud, twigs, grass). 3. Apply a thin coat of gun oil on all cleaned metal surfaces. Rubbing may be necessary to remove any signs of rust. 15 SECTION 8 EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS: All firearms are to be sent to Savage Arms, Inc. at the owner’s expense. Warranty repairs will be returned to This WARRANTY and the remedies set forth herein STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY the owner at Savage Arms’ expense. are exclusive and take the place of all other expressed FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR or implied WARRANTIES (including any implied 1. Pack the firearm in its original box if possible. If a WEB SITE AT: WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM WARRANTY of merchantability or fitness for any similar suitable box is used, care should be taken to STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY particular purpose which are disclaimed). No other protect the barrel/muzzle from breaking through. representations or claims of any nature shall be binding Always pack with the assumption that the firearm will Please complete the WARRANTY REGISTRATION on or obligate Savage Arms, Inc. undergo rough handling during transit to Savage Arms. CARD and return it to Savage Arms, Inc. within ten (10) 2. Enclose a brief note including: Savage Arms, Inc. excludes any incidental and days from the date of purchase. • name, address and phone number of the sender consequential damages under this warranty. Some WHO IS COVERED? • serial number of the firearm states do not allow exclusions or limitations on how long • description of the problem you are having an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may • The original owner (with proof of purchase). • bullet weight, bullet type, and manufacturer of the not apply to you. WHAT IS COVERED? ammunition you are using This WARRANTY gives you specific legal rights. • any other information which you feel may be helpful. • Any defect in materials or workmanship (performed by You may have other rights, which will vary from state 3. Return to: Savage Arms) encountered during normal use. to state. Savage Arms, Inc. HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY PERIOD? RETURNING A FIREARM: 100 Springdale Road Westfield, MA 01085 • One (1) year from the date of purchase. For WARRANTY claims, proof of purchase must Attn: Service Department WHAT IS NOT COVERED? accompany the firearm. 4. If there will be a charge involved for the repair, a quote will be sent within fourteen (14) working days. PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/OR It is a violation of Federal Law to ship a firearm with live • If there is no response from the quote within thirty DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM CAUSED BY: ammunition either in the box or in the firearm itself. If (30) days, the firearm will be returned COD • Improper maintenance or negligence to provide proper received, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms ($20.00 Shipping/Handling). care and maintenance. must be notified! Firearms will be repaired typically 3 weeks after receipt • Alterations/modifications performed without the written Savage Arms, Inc, is not responsible for the loss or of payment in the order they were received. authorization of Savage Arms, Inc. Service Department. damage to any accessories shipped with the firearm. • Normal wear; tear; and/or corrosion. • Accidental discharge, careless handling, and/or misuse. If there is a question whether the firearm should be • Barrel obstructions. returned or parts could be purchased, please call 1-413-568-7001 between 9:00 am and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Service/Warranty Department.

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