2008 The revolutionary Savage AccuTrigger™ is just one of the features built into a Savage Rifle that gives it the accuracy by which all others are judged. SARM008 mini56 catalog 2008_r1.i1 1 12/11/07 11:50:17 AM ROUND Trim Size: 5.5 x 8.5 SIGN OFF W/C APRVD DATE 1 Bleed Size: Art Director Date: 12/11/07 Folded Size: 5.5 x 8.5 2nd Approval Job #: SARM008 COLORS: 4 Color Process Acct. Exec. Client: Savage Arms Due Date: Proof Reader Project: Mini 56 catalog 2008 PUB Date: Final OK PUB: N/A Contact: Scott Greenlee • Art Director • 203.705.9204 Chairman’s Letter Dear Valued Customer, Table of Contents On the following pages you will find products and calibers that are Savage Arms from designed specifically for your shooting needs. You will also see a number 4 Special 50th Anniversary 5 Precision Actions Beginning in 2008, many Savage rifles will come equipped with the new Personal of our employees going through the painstaking process of making the 6 12 Varmint Series AntiRecoil Device (P.A.D.) This high-grade recoil pad reduces felt-recoil more than any best-shooting firearms in the industry. 10 Precision Target Series other option available. In fact, the P.A.D. absorbs 27% more recoil more recoil than the 12 Predator/Varmint Series leading aftermarket pad and 45% more than the leading OEM and vented pads. Our employees are not only dedicated; they are knowledgeable in the 14 Weather Warrior Series fine art of making a quality product, while maintaining individual 16 Muzzleloader Series attention to detail. No single detail makes a Savage firearm exceptional, 20 The Classic Series Leading aftermarket pad reduces recoil by 18% from OEM solid and vented pads but rather the confluence of many seemingly small things that other 24 Hunter Series 26 Package Series P.A.D. reduces recoil by 45% from OEM solid and vented pads manufacturers may overlook. 30 25 Series P.A.D. reduces recoil by 27% from the leading aftermarket pad 32 Law Enforcement Series For 2008, Savage will emphasize overall quality, innovative product 30-06 with P.A.D. has 21% less recoil than 243 with OEM pads 36 Specialty Series features and value for the dollar. We have dedicated more of our 38 Semi-Automatic Rimfire Series *Original Equipment Manufacturer engineering talent towards improving long-distance accuracy, ease of 40 Magnum Rimfire Series manufacturing and product longevity through design and material 44 Single Shot Rimfire Series improvements. Be it a rifle or a shotgun, it will be the best that we 46 Mark II Rimfire Series 50 Rimfire Package Series can make. 54 17 Series To be a viable manufacturer in today’s global economy, you must be 58 Stevens on a journey – more a “work in progress” than a destination. We are 61 Stevens Gold Wing moving forward and you, the consumer, are the beneficiary. 62 Milano Shotgun Series The Savage family stands behind every firearm manufactured and we set a high standard for ourselves – that way, we will not disappoint you. 63 Online Store We will continue to deliver the best rifles and shotguns available, r 64 Specifications egardless of price. For Savage Sports Corporation, Ronald Coburn Chairman & CEO Savage Welcomes BowTech to the Savage Family of outdoor brands. BowTech, the largest bow company in the world, manufactures and distributes the industry’s finest compound bows and archery equipment. Divisions include BowTech and Diamond Archery, Stryker Crossbows and WaterDog Surface Technologies. Savage’s acquisition of BowTech gives the corporation superior products in all of the hunting/competition/recreational and police markets, which includes compound/crossbow direction. safe a in muzzle the point Always archery and accessories, black powder/smokeless muzzleloaders, rim-fire rifles, center-fire The Savage Family IP: T As part of our commitment to bring you the rifles, shotguns, indoor/outdoor ranges and accessories, fixed and moving target systems Westfield Massachussetts best products possible, Savage Sports Corporation 2003 Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence Manufacturer of the Year. reserves the right to change materials and/or and tactical shoot houses. specifications without notification. 2007 National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers, Chairman’s Award for Industry Leadership. S A F E T Y SARM008 mini catalog 2008_r1.ind2-1 2-1 12/7/07 3:07:53 PM AccuTrigger™ The New Savage AccuTrigger™ A revolutionary concept that redefines how triggers function. Why Savage Developed the AccuTrigger Adjustability, Added Safety And Enhanced Accuracy At Savage, we’re constantly searching for new The Savage AccuTrigger gives the flexibility to products and innovations that provide a true set trigger pull to individual preferences without benefit to shooters. The trigger is one area that having to pay a gunsmith to adjust it. Even when has always captured our attention. adjusted to its lowest setting, the AccuTrigger is completely safe. When maintained and adjusted Most triggers found in firearms produced as intended, the AccuTrigger cannot accidentally today have a very heavy pull. The reason is quite discharge during normal use, even if it is jarred simple: liability. Because manufacturers cannot or dropped. Furthermore, the crisp, clean, light afford to build firearms with triggers that could trigger pull allows the shooter to maximize the Capable of being adjusted by the owner accidentally discharge; they’ve resorted to heavy rifle’s accuracy potential. trigger pulls. Even though factory triggers Trigger pull weight varies by model from 6 oz. to 6 lbs. can usually be adjusted to some extent, such A newly designed teardrop safety is an additional Completely safe – no danger of accidental discharge adjustments can create unsafe conditions and feature on centerfire rifles with the AccuTrigger. even at the lowest setting, when properly maintained usually void the warranty. This provides better acquisition of the safety Crisp release with no creep button and operates more smoothly and quietly. Savage challenged its engineering team to design a completely new trigger system that How Does The AccuTrigger Work gives shooters what they want – an easily The AccuTrigger is designed with an integrated adjustable trigger with a crisp release and AccuRelease™ that must be completely depressed The AccuTrigger vs. Other Triggers New Target AccuTrigger no creep. This project took several years, but or the rifle cannot fire. While the trigger is being Sophisticated software was used to compare The Precision Target Rifle line, Precision our revolutionary AccuTrigger meets all of pulled, the AccuRelease is intentionally depressed, objective measurements of the new AccuTrigger Target Actions, and select Model 12’s also these objectives. which unblocks the sear and allows the rifle with competitors’ triggers. These comparisons feature the new addition to the revolutionary to discharge. confirmed that there is a quantifiable and AccuTrigger line. The Target AccuTrigger™ is repeatable difference between the AccuTrigger adjustable from approximately 6 oz. to 2.5 lbs. Adjusting The AccuTrigger and other triggers tested. This test demonstrated What’s more amazing is that it is still completely Adjusting the AccuTrigger is easy. Simply remove that the new Savage system has a lighter pull safe, even when adjusted to the lightest the stock and rotate the return spring using the than all the other major brands. In fact, the setting. When properly maintained, the Target tool supplied with the rifle. The AccuTrigger has AccuTrigger was lighter than a top-of-the-line AccuTrigger cannot accidentally discharge a single adjustment location and is designed so it imported brand and a custom aftermarket during normal use even if dropped or jarred. cannot be adjusted below the minimum setting. trigger. Testing also revealed the AccuTrigger was much smoother, crisper, broke cleaner Meet the future of the industry – the Savage and demonstrated less creep than any other AccuTrigger – the system that makes all factory-built trigger tested. others obsolete. Always treat every firearm as if it were loaded. were it if as firearm every treat Always The Savage AccuTrigger™ has a single adjustment location IP: T AccuTrigger and AccuRelease are trademarks of Savage Sports Corporation. US Pat. No .6,553,706 S A F E T Y SARM008 mini catalog 2008_r1.ind2-3 2-3 12/7/07 3:07:56 PM Special 0th Anniversary Precision Actions The front and rear mating surfaces of the receiver are heat treated at 1550 degrees. This unique induction-hardening process heats Induction-hardening of the critical mating surfaces of both ends of the receiver without heating the entire length, which can the receiver is paramount to ensure the superior accuracy warp the receiver and degrade accuracy. of a Savage rifle is maintained for decades to come. Gold Plated barrel bands. 110 - 50th Anniversary Savage Precision Actions Our new line of Precision Actions makes it possible for gunsmiths to add the same action found in our Precision Target Rifles, Varmint Rifles AccuTriggerTM Model 110 - 50th ANNIVERSARY new and Hunting Rifles to customized firearms. The actions are available in both standard and .223 bolt heads, and are offered in two configurations: Right Bolt/Right Port and Right Bolt/Left Port. The stainless Precision Target Actions also come with the Target AccuTrigger™, adjustable from A Savage Classic in a Limited Edition 6 oz. to 2.5 lbs. 24 kt gold plated and etch Even if you can remember back to 1958, here’s a piece of trivia you block scroll pattern to both may not know. The top TV shows that year were Gunsmoke, Wagon Train, sides of receiver. Target Actions Have Gun Will Travel and The Rifleman. Savage introduced its Model 110 in 1958 but, unlike those TV Westerns, it’s still around. In fact, we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of this classic with a limited edition.