Savage 4
This is a
bolt-action takedown rifle based on a modified Model 3 (a single-shot design).
The action was sturdy and solid, and the lines of the weapon appealing.
The various models had a long production run, from 1933 to 1965.
Model 6s produced after World War 2 had Monte Carlo stocks.
The Model 4M fired magnum cartridges, but was otherwise identical to the
other post-war rifles. The Model 5
was a Model 4 with a tubular underbarrel magazine instead of the box magazine of
the Model 4.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Savage 4 |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
2.54 kg |
5 |
$309 |
Savage 4M |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
2.65 kg |
5 |
$341 |
Savage 5 |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
2.57 kg |
21 (.22 Short), 18 (.22 Long), 15 (.22 Long Rifle); Tubular |
$310 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Savage 4/5 (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
43 |
Savage 4/5 (.22 Long) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
49 |
Savage 4/5 (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
53 |
Savage 4M |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
6 |
1 |
Nil |
70 |
Savage 10FCM
Notes: This is a
scout rifle, i.e., a rifle shooting medium caliber rounds that is no more than a
meter in length, very light in weight, able to mount a telescopic sight, has
backup iron sights, and is usually equipped with a sling for carrying.
The Savage 10FCM is such a rifle, and is ideal for small-statured people
such as teenagers and females. It
is based on the short action of the Savage 110.
It has a Weaver Rail for mounting most Western telescopic sights, and a
synthetic stock for light weight.
The Savage 10FCM does have a slight problem with extraction, in that sometimes
the round fails to extract fully and must be manually pulled from the chamber.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Savage 10FCM |
7mm-08 Remington |
2.84 kg |
4 |
$1253 |
Savage 10FCM |
7.62mm NATO |
2.84 kg |
4 |
$1415 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Savage 10FCM (7mm-08) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
67 |
Savage 10FCM (7.62mm |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
5 |
Nil |
68 |
Savage 12
Notes: These
rifles are considered varmint rifles by Savage, though some of them fire some
decent calibers. They are heavy,
accurate weapons, with free-floating, fluted, heavy barrels and laminated wood
stocks (except for the FV series, which has a synthetic stock).
The bolt knob is oversized to enable a good grasp.
They have no iron sights, but are drilled and tapped for a scope.
They have what Savage calls an Accu-Trigger – a fully adjustable trigger
that incorporates a safety that does not allow the rifle to be accidentally
discharged. There are several
variants available, including single-shot version of most of the rifles.
The Model 12VSS is a special version with a skeletonized Choate synthetic
stock and alloy bedding.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These rifles are not available in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Savage 12 Varminter Low-Profile |
.204 Ruger |
4.54 kg |
4 |
$746 |
Savage 12 Varminter Low-Profile |
5.56mm NATO |
4.73 kg |
4 |
$837 |
Savage 12 Varminter Low-Profile |
.22-250 Remington |
4.82 kg |
4 |
$883 |
Savage 12BVSS |
5.56mm NATO |
4.54 kg |
4 |
$837 |
Savage 12BVSS |
.22-250 Remington |
4.63 kg |
4 |
$883 |
Savage 12BVSS |
.243 Winchester |
4.93 kg |
4 |
$1039 |
Savage 12BVSS |
7.62mm NATO |
5.71 kg |
4 |
$1468 |
Savage 12BVSS |
.300 Winchester Short Magnum |
5.88 kg |
2 |
$1521 |
Savage 112BVSS |
.25-06 Remington |
4.65 kg |
4 |
$1308 |
Savage 112BVSS |
.30-06 Springfield |
5.28 kg |
4 |
$1748 |
Savage 112BVSS |
7mm Remington Magnum |
5.01 kg |
3 |
$1536 |
Savage 112BVSS |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
5.67 kg |
3 |
$2367 |
Savage 12FVSS |
5.56mm NATO |
3.97 kg |
4 |
$839 |
Savage 12FVSS |
.22-250 Remington |
4.05 kg |
4 |
$886 |
Savage 12FVSS |
.270 Winchester Short Magnum |
4.45 kg |
4 |
$1291 |
Savage 12FVSS |
.300 Winchester Short Magnum |
5.14 kg |
2 |
$1525 |
Savage 12FV |
.204 Ruger |
3.97 kg |
4 |
$766 |
Savage 12FV |
5.56mm NATO |
4.14 kg |
4 |
$839 |
Savage 12FV |
.22-250 Remington |
4.22 kg |
4 |
$886 |
Savage 12FV |
.243 Winchester |
4.49 kg |
4 |
$1041 |
Savage 12FV |
7.62mm NATO |
5.2 kg |
4 |
$1472 |
Savage 12FVY Youth |
5.56mm NATO |
3.86 kg |
4 |
$839 |
Savage 12FVY Youth |
.22-250 Remington |
3.93 kg |
4 |
$886 |
Savage 12VSS Varminter |
5.56mm NATO |
5.1 kg |
4 |
$845 |
Savage 12VSS Varminter |
.22-250 Remington |
5.19 kg |
4 |
$892 |
Savage 12VSS Varminter |
7.62mm NATO |
6.4 kg |
4 |
$1479 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Savage 12 Varminter Low-Profile (.204) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
76 |
Savage 12 Varminter Low-Profile (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
85 |
Savage 12 Varminter Low-Profile (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
82 |
Savage 12BVSS (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
85 |
Savage 12BVSS (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
82 |
Savage 12BVSS (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
85 |
Savage 12BVSS (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
102 |
Savage 12BVSS (.300 Short Magnum) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
125 |
Savage 112BVSS (.25-06) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
91 |
Savage 112BVSS (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
91 |
Savage 112BVSS (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
100 |
Savage 112BVSS (.300 Magnum) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
104 |
Savage 12FVSS (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
85 |
Savage 12FVSS (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
82 |
Savage 12FVSS (.270 Short Magnum) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
115 |
Savage 12FVSS (.300 Short Magnum) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
125 |
Savage 12FV (.204) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
76 |
Savage 12FV (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
85 |
Savage 12FV (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
82 |
Savage 12FV (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
85 |
Savage 12FV (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
102 |
Savage 12FVY Youth (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
85 |
Savage 12FVY Youth (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
82 |
Savage 12VSS Varminter (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
87 |
Savage 12VSS Varminter (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
84 |
Savage 12VSS Varminter (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
3 |
Nil |
104 |
Savage 40
Notes: This was
basically an enlargement of Savage rimfire designs.
It was designed for medium-caliber rounds and is very simple in both
appearance and operation. The .250
Savage and .30-30 Winchester chamberings used a 22-inch barrel, while the .300
Savage and .30-06 chamberings used a 24-inch barrel.
The rifle’s simple elegance was its downfall; comparable but fancier
offerings were available from Winchester at the time.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Savage 40 |
.250 Savage |
2.98 kg |
5 |
$1029 |
Savage 40 |
.30-30 Winchester |
3.36 kg |
5 |
$1438 |
Savage 40 |
.300 Savage |
3.34 kg |
5 |
$1364 |
Savage 40 |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.68 kg |
5 |
$1726 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Savage 40 (.250) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
74 |
Savage 40 (.30-30) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
79 |
Savage 40 (.300) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
88 |
Savage 40 (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
78 |
Savage 40 (New)
Notes: This is
not the first Savage rifle to be called the Model 40, as can be seen above.
The new Model 40 is a single-shot bolt-action rifle released in early
2005 chambered for .22 Hornet; other chamberings are expected for 2006 (or
possibly later), and these are represented below in speculative terms.
The receiver is of heat-treated steel, and the top of the receiver has a
Weaver-type scope base already installed.
The barrel is actually threaded about 7.6 centimeters ahead of the breech
instead of right at the breech; this gives the barrel additional support from
the receiver and strengthens the breech.
It also somewhat enhances accuracy.
The new Model 40 is equipped with an adjustable AccuTrigger.
The new Model 40 does have a manual safety which locks the bolt open if
the bolt is drawn to the rear, and otherwise locks the trigger mechanism.
The stock is of laminated hardwood.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This rifle does not exist.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
New Savage 40 |
.22 Hornet |
3.52 kg |
1 Internal |
$485 |
New Savage 40 |
.204 Ruger |
3.57 kg |
1 Internal |
$507 |
New Savage 40 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.65 kg |
1 Internal |
$543 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
New Savage 40 (.22) |
SS |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
80 |
New Savage 40 (.204) |
SS |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
70 |
New Savage 40 (5.56mm) |
SS |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
78 |
Savage 111
Notes: The Model
111 – the “Classic Hunter” series – replaced the Savage 110 series in 1994.
The various members of the Model 111 series are basically the same for
game purposes, the differences being primarily in the stock patterns and/or
materials used. The standard Model
111, (the 111F) has a synthetic straight comb stock.
The variants of note are the Model 111FAK (also known as the Express),
which has a barrel two inches shorter, but is equipped with a muzzle brake; and
the Model 111FC, which has a detachable box magazine.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This is a rare rifle in the Twilight 2000 World, and the Model 111FAK is
almost unheard of.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Savage 111F |
.22-250 Remington |
2.9 kg |
4 Internal |
$869 |
Savage 111F |
5.56mm NATO |
2.86 kg |
4 Internal |
$823 |
Savage 111F |
.243 Winchester |
3.02 kg |
4 Internal |
$1025 |
Savage 111F |
.25-06 Remington |
3.22 kg |
4 Internal |
$1296 |
Savage 111F |
.270 Winchester |
3.42 kg |
4 Internal |
$1485 |
Savage 111F |
7mm Remington Magnum |
3.45 kg |
4 Internal |
$1525 |
Savage 111F |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
3.95 kg |
4 Internal |
$2303 |
Savage 111F |
.338 Winchester Magnum |
4.09 kg |
4 Internal |
$2526 |
Savage 111FAK |
.270 Winchester |
3.08 kg |
4 Internal |
$1515 |
Savage 111FAK |
7mm Remington Magnum |
3.11 kg |
4 Internal |
$1554 |
Savage 111FAK |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
3.53 kg |
4 Internal |
$2292 |
Savage 111FAK |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.28 kg |
4 Internal |
$1768 |
Savage 111FAK |
.338 Winchester Magnum |
3.69 kg |
4 Internal |
$2515 |
Savage 111FC |
.270 Winchester |
3.31 kg |
4 |
$1484 |
Savage 111FC |
7mm Remington Magnum |
3.34 kg |
4 |
$1524 |
Savage 111FC |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
3.82 kg |
4 |
$2302 |
Savage 111FC |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.48 kg |
4 |
$1737 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Savage 111F (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
73 |
Savage 111F (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
76 |
Savage 111F (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
74 |
Savage 111F (.25-06) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
78 |
Savage 111F/FC (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
69 |
Savage 111F/FC (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
86 |
Savage 111F/FC (.300) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
89 |
Savage 111F (.338) |
BA |
6 |
1-3-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
103 |
Savage 111FAK (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
60 |
Savage 111FAK (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
75 |
Savage 111FAK (.300) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
78 |
Savage 111FAK (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
68 |
Savage 111FAK (.338) |
BA |
6 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
90 |
Savage 111FC (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
78 |
Savage 114/14 American Classic
Notes: New for
2005, the American Classic is a classic-style bolt-action rifle designed for
general hunting purposes. The Model
114 American Classic uses a long action, while the Model 14 uses a short action.
The Model 114 uses a 22-inch barrel for standard chamberings, and a
24-inch barrel for magnum calibers; the Model 14 does likewise.
Both are drilled and tapped for a scope mount, and have no iron sights.
They have stocks of satin-lacquered American walnut, with an ebony cap on
the fore-end. The metalwork is
polished blue, and both models use Savage’s adjustable AccuTrigger mechanism.
Twilight 2000
Notes: These rifles does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Savage 114 American Classic |
.270 Winchester |
3.18 kg |
4 |
$1524 |
Savage 114 American Classic |
7mm Remington Magnum |
3.4 kg |
3 |
$1584 |
Savage 114 American Classic |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.4 kg |
4 |
$1776 |
Savage 114 American Classic |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
3.83 kg |
3 |
$2361 |
Savage 14 American Classic |
.22-250 Remington |
3.18 kg |
4 |
$911 |
Savage 14 American Classic |
.243 Winchester |
3.39 kg |
4 |
$1066 |
Savage 14 American Classic |
.270 Winchester Short Magnum |
3.4 kg |
2 |
$1336 |
Savage 14 American Classic |
7mm-08 Remington |
3.73 kg |
4 |
$1335 |
Savage 14 American Classic |
7.62mm NATO |
3.92 kg |
4 |
$1496 |
Savage 14 American Classic |
.300 Winchester Short Magnum |
3.64 kg |
2 |
$1569 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Savage 114 American Classic (.270 Win) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
60 |
Savage 114 American Classic (7mm Magnum) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
86 |
Savage 114 American Classic (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
68 |
Savage 114 American Classic (.300 Win Mag) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
89 |
Savage 14 American Classic (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
65 |
Savage 14 American Classic (.243 Win) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
65 |
Savage 14 American Classic (.270 WSM) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
100 |
Savage 14 American Classic (7mm-08) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
77 |
Savage 14 American Classic (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
79 |
Savage 14 American Classic (.300 WSM) |
BA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
108 |
Savage 114U
Notes: This is a
modern-construction rifle built with old-fashioned conservative styling.
The stock is especially well-done, made of fine-grain walnut with a
glossy, weather-resistant finish.
The butt has a shallow recoil pad that nonetheless helps cushion recoil.
The fore-end tip of the stock is another nod to classic finishes; it is
ebony black with no spacers. The
stock is of the Monte Carlo design, with a grip cut and checkering for a surer
grip. The ejection port is large to
ensure proper ejection, and the bolt operates smoothly.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Savage 114U |
.270 Winchester |
3.18 kg |
4 Internal |
$1317 |
Savage 114U |
.30-06 Springfield |
4.76 kg |
4 Internal |
$1778 |
Savage 114U |
7mm Remington Magnum |
4.02 kg |
3 Internal |
$1585 |
Savage 114U |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
5.72 kg |
3 Internal |
$2363 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Savage 114U (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
73 |
Savage 114U (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
68 |
Savage 114U (7mm) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
86 |
Savage 114U (.300) |
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
89 |
Savage 116SE Safari Express
Notes: This is
sort of a Savage “elephant gun,” firing the massive .458 Winchester Magnum
cartridge. The Safari Express has
Savage’s new AccuTrigger, something which reduces trigger pull to manageable
proportions. The Safari Express
also has a muzzle brake which can be disabled simply by twisting it, which is
for use at local firing ranges where the .458’s massive muzzle blast would
offend the neighboring shooters if funneled through a muzzle brake.
It is not considered a very efficient muzzle brake, but it does reduce
recoil somewhat. The Safari Express
is drilled and tapped for a scope, but it also has express leaf sights, making
the rifle also useful in the stalking role.
Most of the metalwork is stainless steel, including crossbolts which
strength the mechanism of the rifle.
The butt has a recoil pad, and there is a ill-positioned sling swivel
which can bite one’s forward hand when firing the rifle.
The Safari Express can be a little finicky about ammunition, with
slightly long bullet often hanging up on the feed ramp and a magazine that is
difficult to load by feel.
It is worth
noting that this rifle no longer appears on the Savage website, and may have
been discontinued.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This rifle does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Safari Express |
.458 Winchester Magnum |
3.86 kg |
3 Internal |
$4118 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Safari Express |
BA |
8 |
1-3-5 |
9 |
4 |
Nil |
108 |
Savage 340
The Savage 340
series was actually sold for part of its lifetime under the
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
.22 Hornet |
3.19 |
4 |
$697 |
|
.250 Savage |
3.76 kg |
4 |
$1049 |
|
.30-30 Winchester |
4.23 kg |
4 |
$1458 |
Savage 340 |
.22 Hornet |
3.19 kg |
4 |
$697 |
Savage 340 |
.222 Remington |
3.33 kg |
4 |
$796 |
Savage 340 |
5.56mm NATO |
3.36 kg |
4 |
$815 |
Savage 340 |
.225 Winchester |
3.43 kg |
4 |
$868 |
Savage 340 |
.30-30 Winchester |
4.23 kg |
4 |
$1458 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
77 |
|
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
84 |
|
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
90 |
Savage 340 (.22) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
77 |
Savage 340 (.222) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
79 |
Savage 340 (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
76 |
Savage 340 (.225) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
73 |
Savage 340 (.30-30) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
90 |
Savage Axis
Notes: A
descendant of the Model 10/110, the Axis was originally called the Edge until
copyright issues raised their heads.
The Axis, however, is regarded as a budget rifle (IRL), and there are
enough differences between the Axis and Model 10/110 that the Axis is not simply
a modified Model 10/110. Notable by
it’s lack is Savage’s excellent AccuTrigger system.
The Axis, however, does have a light trigger of only 5 pounds with a
crisp break and let-off. The bolt
head design is perhaps better than that of the Model 10/110, with a 3-lug bolt
design with even pressure on the rear of the cartridge case, and excellent
alignment of the cartridge with the bore.
The bolt handle is skeletonized, though strong and with a substantial
knob on the end. The tail of the firing pin serves as a chamber-loaded
indicator. The manual safety us a
thumb switch that pulls up and down, with a red dot to tell the shooter that the
weapon is off safe. The stock is polymer, with steel strengthening rods within,
and has a thick, ventilated recoil pad.
The Axis has a box magazine.
The trigger guard is large enough for a heavily-gloved finger, and the magazine
release and manual safety are also large enough for a heavily-gloved thumb.
These items are also of polymer.
The stock is normally black, but can also be had in Realtree Camouflage
(IRL, for an extra charge). The
stock is designed to be narrower than most hunting rifle stocks, which allows
for a more secure hold. The top of
the receiver is both grooved and tapped for scope rings, and rails can be added,
but none come with the Axis, and no iron sights are provided.
Barrels are 22
inches, accurized, have a target crown, and are of stainless steel. With the
excellent trigger, the Axis yields excellent accuracy. A Youth Model has a
20-inch trigger and a shorter length of pull, but is otherwise the same.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Axis |
5.56mm NATO |
2.74 kg |
4 |
$881 |
Axis |
.22-250 Remington |
2.76 kg |
4 |
$928 |
Axis |
.243 Winchester |
2.81 kg |
4 |
$1083 |
Axis |
.25-06 Remington |
2.9 kg |
4 |
$1368 |
Axis |
.270 Winchester |
2.96 kg |
4 |
$1543 |
Axis |
7.62mm NATO |
2.95 kg |
4 |
$1515 |
Axis |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.03 kg |
4 |
$1796 |
Axis Youth |
5.56mm NATO |
2.63 kg |
4 |
$860 |
Axis Youth |
.22-250 Remington |
2.65 kg |
4 |
$905 |
Axis Youth |
.243 Winchester |
2.7 kg |
4 |
$1063 |
Axis Youth |
.25-06 Remington |
2.79 kg |
4 |
$1333 |
Axis Youth |
.270 Winchester |
2.85 kg |
4 |
$1522 |
Axis Youth |
7.62mm NATO |
2.84 kg |
4 |
$1494 |
Axis Youth |
.30-06 Springfield |
2.92 kg |
4 |
$1775 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Axis (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
71 |
Axis (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
66 |
Axis (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
67 |
Axis (.25-06) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
71 |
Axis (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
62 |
Axis (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
81 |
Axis (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
71 |
Axis Youth (5.56mm) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
63 |
Axis Youth (.22-250) |
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
57 |
Axis Youth (.243) |
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
59 |
Axis Youth (.25-06) |
BA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
Axis Youth (.270) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
54 |
Axis Youth (7.62mm) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
70 |
Axis Youth (.30-06) |
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
Savage BTV
Notes: A
racy-looking rifle with its streamlined lines, Monte Carlo comb, and thumbhole
stock, the BTV is one of the most distinctive bolt-action rimfire rifles on the
market today (Dec 2018). The stock is of laminated hardwood finished in a dark,
even finish. The trigger is a
user-adjustable Accu-Trigger (something common on modern Savage rifles), with a
very light factory-set pull weight of 2.5 pounds.
The 21-inch barrel is of carbon steel, but of heavy profile.
It should be noted that while the rifle is marked as being chambered for
.22 Long Rifle, the magazine will fit and the rifle will also chamber .22 Long
and .22 Short cartridges. The BTV,
however, is considered a bit heavy for it’s type of rifle, though the heavy
barrel contributes to this.
The Model 93R17
BTV is designed for .17 HMR. The Mk
II BTV is designed for .22 rounds, and has a 22-inch barrel.
The Mk I BTV has a 21-inch barrel.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
93R17 BTV |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
3.22 kg |
5 |
$427 |
Mk I BTV |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
3.22 kg |
5 |
$279 |
Mk II BTV |
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
3.44 kg |
5 |
$288 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
93R17 BTV |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
61 |
Mk I BTV (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
33 |
Mk I BTV (.22 Long) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
44 |
Mk I BTV (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
48 |
Mk II BTV (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
34 |
Mk II BTV (.22 Long) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
46 |
Mk II BTV (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
50 |
Savage Impulse
Notes: The
Impulse is rare for a modern bolt-action – it uses a straight-pull action rather
than requiring a locking stroke and an unlocking stroke like almost all
bolt-action rifles. This is
mechanically a bit more complex than a traditional bolt-action rifle, but can
allow a practiced user to almost double his rate of fire.
(This explains the strange ROF figure below.)
It comes in three models, which have differences in barrel lengths, some
of the construction, and mix of chamberings.
The Impulse is new for 2021.
In broad
strokes, the Impulse has a composite stock, a Picatinny Rail above the receiver,
is fed by a detachable box magazine, has a comb adjustable for height by the use
of one of five comb-pieces, a stock length adjustable by five butt-spacers, an
adjustable AccuTrigger (down to 6 pounds of pull weight), an ambidextrous bolt
handle adjustable for angle, a two-position tang safety which disconnects the
sear when engaged, a quick bolt release, a side bolt release, allowing the bolt
to be removed separately from the action, an innovative bolt locking system
called HexLock which allows for simple bolt interchanging and a robust lock-up,
an aluminum receiver, and the rifle has soft-touch pads on the semi-pistol wrist
and fore-end which are checkered and allow for a good grip.
Field stripping is toolless, as is most of the parts which would normally
be serviced by a gunsmith. Barrels
are floating. Colors include OD Green, Black, and several camouflage patterns.
The Hog Hunter
comes in several high-power, flat-shooting chamberings, and is, as the name
suggests, designed for use against feral hogs and other dangerous North American
and European game, and to be quick to aim and fire.
External metalwork on this model is finished in black, with the stock in
OD Green. The 18-inch barrel is of carbon steel in a medium-weight contour.
The muzzle is threaded; normally, a cap is screwed onto the threads, and
this provides a target crown.
However, the Hog Hunter is able to use most screw-on suppressors built for the
chambering of the rifle, or even a flash suppressor or muzzle brake if you are
so inclined.
The Big Game
version has a receiver and barrel finished in Hazel Green Cerekote, and a
camouflaged stock in a combination of charcoal gray with cream, green, and OD
Green-colored swatches. The barrel
is carbon steel with a medium contour, like the Hog Hunter, but is 22 inches (or
24 inches for the magnum chamberings) and is fluted in addition to having the
threading of the Hog Hunter.
The Predator is
the newest version of the Impulse, entering the market in June of 2021.
External metalwork is finished in matte black, including the barrel.
The features themselves are the same as other Impulse rifles and the
stock has a Mossy Oak camouflage pattern.
Unlike the other Impulses, the Predator is fed by a 10-round AICS
magazine instead of the four-round magazines of other Impulse rifles.
The barrel is 20 inches long and otherwise like other barrels in the
Impulse series. The Predator is
designed for long hunts, and possibly a lot of misses.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Hog Hunter |
6.5mm Creedmoor |
3.86 kg |
4 |
$1143 |
Hog Hunter |
7.62mm NATO |
3.82 kg |
4 |
$1494 |
Hog Hunter |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.95 kg |
4 |
$1778 |
Hog Hunter |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
4.13 kg |
4 |
$2244 |
Big Game |
6.5mm Creedmoor |
3.99 kg |
4 |
$1186 |
Big Game |
.243 Winchester |
3.99 kg |
4 |
$1091 |
Big Game |
7.62mm NATO |
3.99 kg |
4 |
$1537 |
Big Game |
.30-06 Springfield |
3.99 kg |
4 |
$1821 |
Big Game |
.300 Winchester Short Magnum |
4.04 kg |
4 |
$1612 |
Big Game |
.300 Winchester Magnum |
4.04 kg |
4 |
$2438 |
Predator |
.22-250 Remington |
3.95 kg |
10 |
$923 |
Predator |
6.5mm Creedmoor |
3.97 kg |
10 |
$1164 |
Predator |
.243 Winchester |
3.97 kg |
10 |
$1056 |
Predator |
7.62mm NATO |
3.97 kg |
10 |
$1499 |
Weapon |
ROF* |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Hog Hunter (6.5mm) |
BA2 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
73 |
Hog Hunter (7.62mm) |
BA2 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
63 |
Hog Hunter (.30-06) |
BA2 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
54 |
Hog Hunter (.300) |
BA2 |
5 |
1-2-3 |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
60 |
Big Game (6.5mm) |
BA2 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
98 |
Big Game (.243) |
BA2 |
3 |
2-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
84 |
Big Game (7.62mm) |
BA2 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
85 |
Big Game (.30-06) |
BA2 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
74 |
Big Game (.300 WSM) |
BA2 |
5 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
116 |
Big Game (.300 Win Mag) |
BA2 |
5 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
96 |
Predator (.22-250) |
BA2 |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
60 |
Predator (6.5mm) |
BA2 |
3 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
85 |
Predator (.243) |
BA2 |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
72 |
Predator (7.62mm) |
BA2 |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
74 |
Savage Mark II
Notes: The Mark
II (not to be confused with the BTV Mark II above) is designed specifically to
be an accurate plinking rifle. Like
the BTV Mk II, Savage says that the Mark II is designed for .22 Long Rifle
ammunition, but the magazines will fit and the rifle will chamber and operate
with .22 Short or .22 Long ammunition.
The initial base
rifle of the line is the Mark II G, which has the now-standard Savage adjustable
Accu-Trigger; from the factory, though, it has a light, crisp trigger pull with
little takeup. It has open,
non-adjustable sights. It uses a
polyurethane-finished hardwood stock with a Monte Carlo comb.
The metalwork is matte blued and of carbon steel,
including the 21-inch barrel. The Mark II G is lightweight and easy to
use, but the stock length makes it more suited for older teenagers and adults.
The current base
rifle of the Mark II line is the Mark II F, which is a simplified and shortened
version of the Mark II G. The barrel is reduced to 21 inches (button rifled),
and the stock is full synthetic material instead of being filled hardwood.
The trigger pack is Savage’s now-standard AccuTrigger, which is of course
user-adjustable and gives short, crisp trigger pulls. Furniture finish is matte
black, and the metalwork blued. The Mark II Stainless is the same rifle with
stainless steel metalwork and a semigloss stock. The Mark II Camo is the Mark II
F with a Next G1 camouflaged stock.
The Mark II
Minimalist Green is a Mark II F with a shorter 18-inch barrel and a Boyd’s
Minimalist Stock, which is a laminated wood stock in green, red and brown
colors. The Mark II Minimalist
Brown is the same rifle but with a stock in three-tone brown.
The Mark II FV
is a Mark II F which has a heavy barrel and a stock with some weight added to
counterbalance the heavier barrel. The Mark II FV-SR is a version of the Mark II
FV which has a 16.5-inch threaded-muzzle barrel and a short section of Picatinny
Rail above the receiver, and usually feeds from smaller magazines (which are
what are normally sold with the Mark II FV-SR). The Mark II FV-SR Gator Camo is
the same rifle, but with a stock with a green/scaly/gray camo pattern. The Mark
II FVXP is a Mark II FV with a factory-mounted (but removable), boresighted
3-9x40 telescopic sight, included in the price below. The Mark II FXP is the
same as the Mark II FVXP, but has a rather bright OD green stock.
The Mark II FVT
is designed for competition shooting and is Olympic-quality and regulation.
It is similar to the Mark II FV, but has a target-quality heavy barrel
and is equipped with competition micrometer-adjustable peep sights.
It too is normally sold with 5-round magazines, which are also
regulation-sized.
The Mark II BV
is essentially the Mark II FV with a laminated wooden stock, and is the same
except for being heavier than the Mark II FV. The Mark II BTV is the same rifle
with a thumbhole-style straight-in-line stock.
The Mark II BTVS is the same rifle with stainless steel metalwork.
The Mark II BTVSS is the same as the Mark II BTVS but in a left-hand
version. The Mark II BRJ is the same as the Mark II BV, but with a multi-color
laminated stock and a fluted barrel. The Mark II BSEV is the Mark II BRJ with a
skeletonized stock called the Evolution stock, and a stainless fluted barrel.
The Mark II
TRR-SR has the Accu-Trigger like all Savage rifles.
It has a heavy-profile 22-inch barrel which is threaded, and when the cap
it on, presents a target crown. The
stock is of matte black hardwood, with a deep-pocket semi-pistol grip, and the
receiver is topped with a short length of Picatinny rail at the rear and a
longer length forward of the receiver, allowing for various scope or optics
mounts; it does not, however, have iron sights. The Mark II TR is the same rifle
with scope mounts, but not a Picatinny Rail.
The Mark II GY
is essentially a Mark II G designed for youth shooters such as younger
teenagers, as well as small-statured adults.
The primary change is in the stock, which has an LOP 50 millimeters
shorter than the Mark II G’s stock.
It also does not have a Monte Carlo comb, and has more drop in it.
The barrel is also shorter at 19 inches.
Weapon |
|
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Mark II G |
|
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
2.5 kg |
5, 10 |
$274 |
Mark II TRR-SR |
|
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
3.4 kg |
5, 10 |
$290 |
Mark II TR |
|
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
3.4 kg |
5, 10 |
$289 |
Mark II GY |
|
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
2.27 kg |
5, 10 |
$253 |
Mark II F |
|
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
2.49 kg |
5, 10 |
$284 |
Mark II F |
|
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.49 kg |
5, 10 |
$433 |
Mark II Minimalist Green/Brown |
|
.22 Long Rifle |
2.58 kg |
5, 10 |
$244 |
Mark II FV |
|
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
2.72 kg |
5, 10 |
$286 |
Mark II FV |
|
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.72 kg |
5, 10 |
$436 |
Mark II FVXP |
|
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
2.72 kg |
5, 10 |
$486 |
Mark II FVXP |
|
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.72 kg |
5, 10 |
$636 |
Mark II FV-SR |
|
.22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle |
2.49 kg |
5, 10 |
$243 |
Mark II FV-SR |
|
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
2.49 kg |
5, 10 |
$390 |
Mark II FVT |
|
.22 Long Rifle |
2.78 kg |
5, 10 |
$293 |
Mark II BV |
|
.22 Long Rifle |
3.06 kg |
5, 10 |
$277 |
Mark II BTV |
|
.22 Long Rifle |
2.95 kg |
5, 10 |
$277 |
Mark II BRJ |
|
.22 Long Rifle |
3.18 kg |
5, 10 |
$277 |
Mark II BSEV |
|
.22 Long Rifle |
3.15 kg |
5, 10 |
$277 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Mark II G (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
32 |
Mark II G (.22 Long) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
43 |
Mark II G (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
Mark II TRR-SR (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
34 |
Mark II TRR-SR (.22 Long) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
45 |
Mark II TRR-SR (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
50 |
Mark II GY (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
29 |
Mark II GY (.22 Long) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
39 |
Mark II GY (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
43 |
Mark II F (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
27 |
Mark II F (.22 Long) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
36 |
Mark II F (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
47 |
Mark II F (.17) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
60 |
Mark II Minimalist Green/Brown |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
41 |
Mark II FV (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
27 |
Mark II FV (.22 Long) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
36 |
Mark II FV (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
48 |
Mark II FV (.17) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
61 |
Mark II FV-SR (.22 Short) |
BA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
22 |
Mark II FV-SR (.22 Long) |
BA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
29 |
Mark II FV-SR (.22 Long Rifle) |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
38 |
Mark II FV-SR (.17) |
BA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
47 |
Mark II FVT |
BA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
49 |
Stevens 200
Notes: This
rifle, made in long and short-action versions, is actually manufactured and sold
by Savage Arms. Introduced in 2005
at the SHOT Show, it was designed to be an inexpensive rifle, but not cheap in
quality. It is essentially a
late-model Savage 110 without the AccuTrigger unit and with somewhat different
chamberings. The
Twilight 2000
Notes: This rifle does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
5.56mm NATO |
2.95 kg |
4 Internal |
$804 |
|
.22-250 Remington |
2.99 kg |
4 Internal |
$851 |
|
.243 Winchester |
3.13 kg |
4 Internal |
$1007 |
|
.25-06 Remington |
3.37 kg |
4 Internal |
$1278 |
|
.270 Winchester |
3.52 kg |
4 Internal |
$1467 |
|
7mm-08 Remington |
3.37 kg |
4 Internal |
$1276 |
|
7mm Remington Magnum |
3.6 kg |
3 Internal |
$1527 |
|
7.62mm NATO |
3.5 kg |
4 Internal |
$1439 |
|
.30-06 Springfield |
3.72 kg |
4 Internal |
$1720 |
|
.300 Winchester Magnum |
4.12 kg |
3 Internal |
$2310 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
|
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
71 |
|
BA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
66 |
|
BA |
3 |
2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
66 |
|
BA |
4 |
1-2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
70 |
|
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
61 |
|
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
78 |
|
BA |
4 |
1-2-3 |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
87 |
|
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
80 |
|
BA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
5 |
Nil |
69 |
|
BA |
5 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
90 |