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AXIS I (STANDARD TRIGGER) and AXIS II AS WITH ANY SAVAGE OR STEVENS SECTION 1 - SAFETY FIRST - IT’S YOUR
(ACCUTRIGGER) FIREARM NOT INCORPORATING AN RESPONSIBILITY
ACCUTRIGGER, THE TRIGGER MECHANISM
Congratulations on the purchase of your new ON THE AXIS I IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. ANY Above all – remember that a firearm is a
firearm. You are now part of the Savage Sports ADJUSTMENTS MADE AFTER THE FIREARM mechanical device. It cannot think, it cannot act
Corporation family of quality firearms which LEAVES THE FACTORY MAY RENDER IT on its own – it only does what YOU MAKE IT DO.
includes Savage Arms, Inc., Savage Arms UNSAFE TO SHOOT AND IS THE SOLE A mechanical device has no way to know if your
(Canada), Stevens, and Fox. With reasonable RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY OF THE USER. actions are safe or if they will result in injury or
care, your firearm should deliver years of reliable death – THAT’S YOUR PART! It only takes one
service and perform to our “definition of For your convenience, SECTION 4 describes the careless second to result in a tragedy that you will
accuracy”. ACCUTRIGGER. All of the other sections are have to live with the rest of your life. MAKE NO
common for both. DOUBT ABOUT IT, owning and/or using a firearm
THIS MANUAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. puts YOU in full control of its actions and THEIR
This INSTRUCTION MANUAL has been divided CONSEQUENCES!
The safety warnings and instructions in this into 9 sections:
manual are very important. By understanding the SECTION 1: Safety First – It’s Your 10 COMMANDMENTS OF SHOOTING SAFETY
dangers involved in the use of any firearm and by Responsibility!
taking the necessary precautions, you can use SECTION 2: TWO POSITION SAFETY FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT
your Savage firearm in complete safety. However, SECTION 3: Basic Functions OUR WEB SITE AT: WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM
failure to read, understand, and obey any of the Installing and Removing the Bolt Assembly
warnings may result in serious injury or death to Cocking Indicator (The following excerpts are from SAAMI bulletin
you or others, as well as severe damage to the Removing/Installing the Stock #081 1MM 7/97 BP. The entire booklet can be
firearm or other property. Loading and Unloading obtained from the NATIONAL SHOOTING
Firing SPORTS FOUNDATION – WWW.NSSF.ORG)
This manual should always accompany your SECTION 4: AccuTrigger Adjustment (Axis II ONLY)
firearm and be transferred with it upon change of SECTION 5: Parts List and Diagram FIREARMS SAFETY DEPENDS ON YOU!
ownership. This is your responsibility and may SECTION 6: Ammunition Bullet Weights /
FROM THE TIME YOU PICK UP A FIREARM,
protect you from future liability. Magazine Capacities
YOU BECOME PART OF A SYSTEM OVER
SECTION 7: Rings And Bases For Mounting A
Savage Arms offers firearms designed in two WHICH YOU HAVE COMPLETE CONTROL.
Scope
ways: STANDARD TRIGGER (AXIS I) and YOU ARE THE ONLY PART OF THE SYSTEM
SECTION 8: Maintenance
ACCUTRIGGER (AXIS II). There are major THAT CAN MAKE A GUN SAFE – OR UNSAFE.
SECTION 9: Statement Of Limited Warranty
differences between the two and it is the
You can help meet this responsibility by enrolling
user’s responsibility to read and understand Although considerable time and effort were put
in hunter safety or shooter safety courses, if you
them in their entirety. IF YOU USE IT into assuring the accuracy of the information
have not already done so. You must constantly
IMPROPERLY – IT WILL NOT WORK. MORE contained herein, human errors do occur. If an
stress safety when handling firearms, especially
IMPORTANTLY, IF YOU USE IT IMPROPERLY error is found, please let us know. As a ‘customer
to children and non-shooters. Develop safe
– SOMEONE MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED. driven’ company, we appreciate and encourage
shooting habits and remember, firearms safety is
IN BOTH CASES, THE KEY WORD IS YOU! feedback.
up to you. Make no mistake about it.

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ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND GUNS DON’T MIX and the basic rules of firearms safety will require you Shotgun pellets can travel 500 yards, and shotgun
to unload your gun for maximum safety. When in slugs have a range of over a half-mile.
1. ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A doubt, unload your gun!
SAFE DIRECTION
This is the most basic safety rule. If everyone 3. DON’T RELY ON YOUR GUN’S “SAFETY”
handled a firearm so carefully that the muzzle Treat every gun as though it can fire at any time, 5. USE CORRECT AMMUNITION
never pointed at something they didn’t intend to regardless of pressure on the trigger. The You must assume the serious responsibility of using
shoot, there would be virtually no firearm “safety” on any gun is a mechanical device, only the correct ammunition for your firearm. Read
which, like any such device, can become and heed all warnings, including those that appear in
accidents. It’s as simple as that, and it’s up to
inoperable at the worst possible time. The safety the gun’s instruction manual and on the ammunition
you. boxes. Using improper or incorrect ammunition can
serves as a supplement to proper gun handling
destroy a gun and cause serious personal injury. It
Never point your gun at anything you do not but cannot possibly serve as a substitute for
only takes one cartridge of improper caliber or gauge
intend to shoot. A safe direction means a common sense. to wreck your gun, and only a second to check each
direction in which a bullet cannot possibly strike one as you load it. Be absolutely certain that the
anyone, taking into account possible ricochets Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you
ammunition you are using matches the specifications
and the fact that bullets can penetrate walls and actually intend to shoot.
that are contained within the gun’s instruction manual
ceilings. Even when “dry firing” with an unloaded and the manufacturer’s markings on the firearm
Your firearm is a precision instrument.
gun, you should never point the gun at an barrel.
Regardless of the position of the safety, any bump
unintended target.
strong enough to actuate the firing mechanism of Hand loaded or reloaded ammunition deviating from
This is your responsibility, and only you can a gun can cause it to fire. The only time you can pressures generated by factory loads or from
control it. be absolutely certain that a gun cannot fire is competent recommendations specified in reputable
when the action is open and it is completely hand loading manuals can be dangerous, and can
2. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN empty. You and the safe gun handling cause severe damage to guns and serious injury to
NOT ACTUALLY IN USE procedures you have learned are your gun’s the shooter.
Firearms should be loaded only when you are in the primary safeties.
field or on the target range or shooting area, ready to Ammunition that has become very wet or has been
shoot. When not in use, firearms and ammunition 4. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGET AND WHAT’S submerged in water should be discarded in a safe
should be secured in a safe place, separate from BEYOND IT manner. Do not spray oil or solvents on ammunition
each other. It is your responsibility to prevent children or place ammunition in excessively lubricated
No one can call a bullet back. Don’t shoot unless
and inexperienced adults from gaining access to firearms.
you know exactly what your bullet is going to
firearms or ammunition. A loaded gun has no place in strike. Be sure that your bullet will not injure Form the habit of examining every cartridge you put in
or near a vehicle or building. anyone or anything beyond your target. You your gun. Never use damaged, old or questionable
Whenever you handle a firearm or hand it to should keep in mind how far a bullet will travel if it ammunition – the money you save is not worth the
someone, always open the action immediately, and misses your intended target or ricochets in risk of possible injury or a ruined gun.
visually check the chamber, receiver and magazine to another direction.
be certain they do not contain any ammunition. Never
assume a gun is unloaded – check for yourself! While Be aware that even a .22 short bullet can travel
in the field, there will be times when common sense over 1¼ miles and a high velocity cartridge, such
as a 30-06, can project a bullet more than 3 miles.

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

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SECTION 2 – TWO POSITION SAFETY TO EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND WHEN CARRYING A LOADED FIREARM, THE
PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR SAFETY MUST ALWAYS BE IN THE FULL
THE SAVAGE AXIS IS UNIQUE UNTO ITSELF AND BYSTANDERS. SAFE OPERATION IS YOUR
SAFE POSITION.
INCORPORATES FEATURES THAT YOU MAY NOT BE RESPONSIBILITY AND CAN ONLY BE CONTROLLED
FAMILIAR WITH. PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS BY YOU!
THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY
INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY TO
UNDERSTAND HOW THIS MODEL DIFFERS FROM KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU ARE POINTING THE CERTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS
OTHER SAVAGE MODELS. BARREL OF A FIREARM AND WHY! WHEN THE ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS
COMPLETELY EMPTY OF AMMUNITION.
PRIOR TO LOADING OR OPERATING, FAMILIARIZE The safety on the Axis models has TWO
YOURSELF THOROUGHLY WITH THESE OPERATING POSITIONS: SAFETY OFF – READY TO FIRE
INSTRUCTIONS AND THE MAIN PARTS OF YOUR  FULL SAFE - Pull safety button towards 1. The safety is in the OFF position when it has
FIREARM.
shooter (trigger blocked – bolt can be been moved fully forward, exposing the red
IT IS SO IMPORTANT TO STRESS THAT A FIREARM opened). “dot” (see FIGURE 2).
IS NO MORE THAN AN ASSEMBLY OF MANY  SAFETY OFF - READY TO FIRE. Push
DIFFERENT COMPONENTS – A MECHANICAL safety button away from shooter.
DEVICE. AS SUCH, YOU ARE THE ONLY SAFETY
MECHANISM THAT CAN PREVENT AN ACCIDENT. FULL SAFE
AS A MECHANICAL DEVICE, YOUR FIREARM WILL 1. The safety is in the FULL SAFE position when
NOT LAST FOREVER AND IS SUBJECT TO WEAR. it has been moved fully rearward, covering the
WHEN SOMETHING DOES NOT SOUND, FEEL, OR red “dot” (See FIGURE 1).
LOOK RIGHT, SEEK THE ADVICE OF A 2. The safety should be moved into the FULL
PROFESSIONAL GUNSMITH IMMEDIATELY. NEVER SAFE position prior to closing the bolt when
TAKE A CHANCE. the firearm is loaded.
FAILURE TO OBEY A SAFETY WARNING MAY 3. In the FULL SAFE position, the trigger is
RESULT IN INJURY TO YOU OR OTHERS. blocked from moving and the bolt can still be
opened.
KNOW HOW TO LOCATE AND OPERATE THE SAFETY
MECHANISM.

ALWAYS BE SURE THE FIREARM (ESPECIALLY THE FIGURE 2

BARREL) IS FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY
OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY RESTRICT (OR SLOW NEVER TRANSPORT/CARRY A LOADED
DOWN) THE BULLET FROM LEAVING THE MUZZLE FIREARM WITH THE SAFETY OFF.
AT ITS NORMAL RATE OF SPEED. THIS INCLUDES
SNOW, WATER, BRUSH, SHRUBS, STICKS, LEAVES ** REMEMBER – AS ON SOME OTHER
AND DEBRIS TO NAME A FEW. NEVER PLACE THE SAVAGE MODELS, THERE IS NO MID-SAFE
END OF A BARREL OR SUBMERGE A FIREARM
POSITION ON THE SAVAGE AXIS **
UNDER WATER. RESTRICTING, SLOWING, OR
STOPPING THE BULLET FROM LEAVING THE
MUZZLE WILL CREATE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF
PRESSURE TO BUILD UP BEHIND IT AND MAY LEAD
FIGURE 1

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SECTION 3 – BASIC FUNCTIONS 5. Close the BOLT HANDLE (pushing downward)
and verify that the TWO POSITION SAFETY
is operational as explained in SECTION 2 of this
INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BOLT ASSEMBLY manual.
AS WITH ANY SAVAGE OR STEVENS FIREARM NOT
INCORPORATING AN ACCUTRIGGER, THE TRIGGER
MECHANISM ON THE AXIS I IS NOT ADJUSTABLE.
ANY ADJUSTMENTS MADE AFTER THE FIREARM
LEAVES THE FACTORY MAY RENDER IT UNSAFE TO
SHOOT AND IS THE SOLE
RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY OF THE USER.

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.
FIGURE 4
FIREARMS ARE SHIPPED WITH THE BOLT REMOVED
AND PACKED IN A SEPARATE COMPARTMENT IF SOMEONE SHOULD PULL THE BOLT BACK
WITHIN THE BOX. PLEASE BE SURE TO LOCATE SLIGHTLY (TO EXPOSE THE COCKING PIECE PIN
THE BOLT AND REMOVE IT PRIOR TO THROWING FROM THE RECEIVER AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4) AND
THE BOX OUT. IF MISPLACED OR LOST, THE FIGURE 3 DELIBERATELY PRY THE COCKING PIECE PIN OUT
COMPLETE FIREARM MUST BE RETURNED TO OF POSITION (SEE FIGURE 5), THE FIRING PIN WILL
SAVAGE TO ‘FIT’ A NEW BOLT AT THE OWNER’S COCKING PIECE PIN SNAP FORWARD – POTENTIALLY DISCHARGING
EXPENSE. The primary purpose of the cocking piece pin is to THE CARTRIDGE.
control the forward movement of the firing pin
BEFORE INSTALLING THE BOLT, VERIFY THAT THE 4 assembly. Every time the bolt handle is raised, the
DIGITS ENGRAVED BY THE EXTRACTOR MATCH THE cocking piece pin is pushed downward into a recess
LAST 4 DIGITS OF THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE on the bottom of the triangular cutout at the rear of the
RECEIVER. bolt body (see FIGURE 4). In this position, the
mainspring is cocked. When the bolt is closed and
BE SURE THERE IS NO AMMUNITION IN EITHER THE
the handle pushed downward, the cocking piece pin
CHAMBER OR MAGAZINE.
moves to the center of the triangular cutout and is
BOLT INSTALLATION (SEE FIGURE 3) held in place by the sear (inside the receiver). Pulling
1. Rotate the FRONT BAFFLE (1) to line-up the the trigger drops the sear, releasing the cocking piece
BOLT UNDERCUT with the EXTRACTOR. pin to snap forward and the firing pin to protrude from
2. Pull the TRIGGER (2) fully rearward and hold it in the bolt face with enough pressure and force to
that position. strike/detonate a primer. When the bolt handle is
3. Press down on the top of the BOLT RELEASE (3) lifted, the cocking piece pin is again pushed
as far as it will go. downward into the recess in the triangular cutout;
4. WITH NO AMMUNITION IN THE FIREARM, insert cocking the mainspring.
the BOLT (4) into the firearm, pushing it forward. FIGURE 5

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DETAILED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL, 5. Grasping the BOLT HANDLE, pull the bolt
THERE ARE CLEARLY DEFINED STEPS FOR assembly fully rearward until it clears the
THE SAFE OPERATION OF YOUR FIREARM, receiver. If it seems to bind or stop, be sure
NONE OF WHICH REQUIRING THE COCKING that the trigger has been pulled fully rearward
PIECE PIN TO BE TOUCHED, MOVED, OR IN first and then the BOLT RELEASE pushed as
ANY WAY PUSHED OUT OF POSITION. AS far down as it will go.
WITH ANY FIREARM, PHYSICALLY MOVING
OR FORCING ANY COMPONENT OUT OF ITS
DESIGNED POSITION MAY RESULT IN
DAMAGE, INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH.
AGGRESSIVELY CYCLING THE BOLT (I.E.
SLAMMING IT REARWARD AGAINST THE
FIGURE 7
SEAR) MAY CAUSE THE COCKING PIECE TO
DISENGAGE AND UNCOCK – ALLOWING THE 2. Uncocked – when the end of the ‘indicator’ is
FIRING PIN TO SNAP FORWARD. NEVER not even (inside) with the end of the bolt
CONTINUE TO SHOOT OR CYCLE LIVE assembly screw (see FIGURE 8).
AMMUNITION IF THE EJECTOR, COCKING
PIECE PIN, OR ANY COMPONENT APPEARS
WEAK OR NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY.

KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR FIGURE 6

SOUNDS DIFFERENT - STOP - AND HAVE A
QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK! COCKING INDICATOR
NEVER TAKE A CHANCE WITH SOMETHING
THAT YOU ARE UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK SAVAGE ARMS HAS DESIGNED INTO THE
A PROFESSIONAL. CENTERFIRE BOLT ACTION SERIES, A
COCKING INDICATOR. ITS MAIN PURPOSE IS
BOLT REMOVAL (see FIGURE 6) TO VISUALLY INDICATE WHEN THE FIREARM
1. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, IS COCKED. THIS IS NOT A LOADED
verify the safety is in the READY TO FIRE CHAMBER INDICATOR NOR A SAFETY
position (see FIGURE 2). DEVICE WHICH CAN BE RELIED ON TO
2. Lift the bolt handle and pull fully to the rear. PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE – THAT FIGURE 8
3. WITH NO AMMUNITION IN THE FIREARM, RESPONSIBILITY LIES SOLELY IN THE
pull the TRIGGER (1) fully rearward and hold it HANDS OF THE SHOOTER! REMOVING THE STOCK
in that position. ALWAYS REMOVE THE DETACHABLE BOX
4. Press down on the top of the BOLT RELEASE 1. Cocked – when the end of the ‘indicator’ is MAGAZINE PRIOR TO REMOVING THE STOCK
(2) as far as it will go. even with the end of the bolt assembly screw (SEE FIGURE 9).
(see FIGURE 7).

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 6. Remove the stock.
2. Check and recheck to be sure there is no
WITH THE DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE ammunition in the chamber. BE SURE THE RECOIL LUG IS STILL
REMOVED, BE SURE THE BOLT IS OPEN AND 3. Turn the firearm upside down, with the muzzle POSITIONED CORRECTLY IN THE STOCK
THERE IS NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN THE pointed away from you. (SEE FIGURE 14). IF THE RECOIL LUG IS
CHAMBER. LOOK AND FEEL WITH YOUR 4. Using a 5/32” Allen wrench, loosen and MISPLACED OR LOST – DO NOT USE THE
FINGER – THERE SHOULD BE NO DOUBT – remove the two action screws securing the FIREARM UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPLACED
THERE SHOULD BE NO QUESTION – THERE stock (see FIGURE 10). (AVAILABLE THROUGH SAVAGE ARMS
MUST BE NO AMMUNITION IN THE PARTS DEPARTMENT (SEE SECTION 5).
CHAMBER!
INSTALLING THE STOCK
THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY IT IS CRITICAL THAT THE RECOIL LUG IS
CERTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS POSITIONED CORRECTLY IN THE STOCK TO
WHEN THE ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS PREVENT THE ACTION FROM EXCESSIVE
COMPLETELY EMPTY OF AMMUNITION. REARWARD MOVEMENT DURING THE
RECOIL AFTER SHOOTING.
1. Push the magazine release tab on the bottom
of the stock rearward (see FIGURE 9), 1. Align the rear tab on the trigger guard with its
grasping and pulling the magazine clear of the mating ‘hole’ in the stock (see FIGURE 12).
stock.

FIGURE 10

5. Remove the trigger guard section by pulling

downward (see FIGURE 11).

FIGURE 12

2. Insert the tab end of the trigger guard section

FIGURE 9 first and then rotate the front section into
position (see FIGURE 11).

FIGURE 11

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3. Verify the RECOIL LUG is positioned correctly rear action screw securely to approximately 40
in the stock channel (see FIGURE 13 and inch pounds.
FIGURE 14).
KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR
SOUNDS DIFFERENT - STOP - AND HAVE A
QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK!
NEVER TAKE A CHANCE WITH SOMETHING
THAT YOU ARE UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK
A PROFESSIONAL.
10.Cycle the bolt several times to be sure that it
functions properly. If you are unable to close
the bolt handle completely, the action screws
FIGURE 15 are reversed.

5. Carefully place the action into the stock, AFTER REASSEMBLING THE STOCK, VERIFY
FIGURE 13 aligning the trigger with the trigger slot and the THAT THE SAFETY OPERATES CORRECTLY IN
recoil lug with the recoil lug slot in the receiver. BOTH POSITIONS AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2 –
6. With one hand around the action/stock in the ‘TWO POSITION SAFETY’ OF THIS MANUAL.
SAFE OWNERSHIP IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
trigger area and the other hand around the
barrel/stock in the forend region, be sure the
action is bedded solidly and does not rock. LOADING
There should be no movement either front to FIREARMS SHOULD BE LOADED ONLY WHEN
back or up and down. YOU ARE IN THE FIELD, ON THE TARGET
7. Maintaining downward pressure on the RANGE, OR AT A SHOOTING AREA READY TO
receiver to be sure the recoil lug remains SHOOT.
engaged in the receiver slot, install the action
A LOADED GUN HAS NO PLACE IN OR NEAR A
screws (longer screw is to the rear and the
VEHICLE OR BUILDING.
shorter screw is to the front) into the stock (see
FIGURE 10) and turn the wrench clockwise ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
FIGURE 14 until the threads of the screws just engage into DIRECTION.
the receiver. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN – the
4. Position the action above the stock so that the stock must be loose at this step! USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMMUNITION THAT IS
recess in the receiver is perfectly aligned with 8. Repeat STEP 6 to assure the recoil lug is still INDICATED (STAMPED) ON THE BARREL.
the recoil lug in the stock (see FIGURE 15). engaged correctly in the receiver slot prior to THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE
NOTE: In FIGURE 15, the recoil lug has been tightening the action screws. BARREL AND CHAMBER PRIOR TO LOADING
removed from the stock to clearly illustrate its 9. Maintaining downward pressure on the WITH AMMUNITION.
correct alignment with the receiver. receiver, tighten the front action screw first to
approximately 40 inch pounds and then the

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ALWAYS BE SURE THE FIREARM (ESPECIALLY grasping and pulling the magazine clear of the THE CARTRIDGE. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE TIP
THE BARREL) IS FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY stock. OF THE BULLET AND THE CARTRIDGE CASE TO
OBSTRUCTIONS THAT MAY RESTRICT (OR BE SURE THAT THEY HAVE NOT BEEN
SLOW DOWN) THE BULLET FROM LEAVING THE DAMAGED, REINSERT IN THE MAGAZINE, AND
MUZZLE AT ITS NORMAL RATE OF SPEED. THIS CLOSE THE BOLT. IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN, TRY A
INCLUDES SNOW, WATER, BRUSH, SHRUBS, NEW CARTRIDGE. IF THE PROBLEM PERSISTS,
STICKS, LEAVES AND DEBRIS TO NAME A FEW. CALL SAVAGE ARMS – CUSTOMER SERVICE
NEVER PLACE THE END OF A BARREL OR (413-568-7001 9:00AM TO 4:00PM EASTERN
SUBMERGE A FIREARM UNDER WATER. TIME).
RESTRICTING, SLOWING, OR STOPPING THE
BULLET FROM LEAVING THE MUZZLE WILL ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE
CREATE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE DIRECTION.
TO BUILD UP BEHIND IT AND MAY LEAD TO
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND 7. Push the bolt handle downward until it is firmly
PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SHOOTER AND/OR seated in position.
BYSTANDERS. SAFE OPERATION IS YOUR
WHEN THE BOLT IS FULLY CLOSED, A LIVE
RESPONSIBILITY AND CAN ONLY BE
CONTROLLED BY YOU! CARTRIDGE WILL BE IN THE CHAMBER.

THE USE OF RELOADS, HANDLOADS, MILITARY 8. Verify the safety is still fully rearward in the
FIGURE 16 FULL SAFE position (see FIGURE 1).
SURPLUS, OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL/
NONCOMMERCIAL AMMUNITION NOT
4. As shown in FIGURE 16, load the correct TO LOAD A SINGLE CARTRIDGE INTO THE
MANUFACTURED TO SAAMI (SPORTING ARMS
AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ caliber cartridges into the detachable box CHAMBER
INSTITUTE, INC.)/ANSI (AMERICAN NATIONAL magazine by pressing downward, filling the 1. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction,
STANDARDS INSTITUTE) SPECIFICATIONS WILL magazine to capacity (see SECTION 6 – insert a cartridge into the chamber.
VOID THE WARRANTY. AMMUNITION BULLET WEIGHTS/MAGAZINE 2. Depressing the cartridges in the magazine with
CAPACITIES). one hand, slowly push the bolt forward allowing
KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR 5. Insert the detachable box magazine back into it to slide over the top of the cartridges in the
SOUNDS DIFFERENT WHEN LOADING OR the stock opening by engaging the rear first magazine.
SHOOTING - STOP - AND HAVE A QUALIFIED and then pressing upward on the front until 3. Push the bolt handle downward until it is firmly
GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK! NEVER TAKE A the latch is fully engaged. seated in position.
CHANCE WITH SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE
6. Moving the bolt handle forward will push the 4. Verify the safety is still fully rearward in the
UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK A PROFESSIONAL.
first cartridge from the detachable box FULL SAFE position (see FIGURE 1).
1. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, magazine into the chamber.
WHEN THE BOLT IS FULLY CLOSED, A LIVE
move the safety fully rearward to the FULL
CLOSE THE BOLT SLOWLY TO BE SURE THE CARTRIDGE WILL BE IN THE CHAMBER.
SAFE position (see FIGURE 1). CARTRIDGE IS ALIGNED WITH THE CHAMBER.
2. Lift the bolt handle and pull fully rearward. IF RESISTANCE IS FELT OR THE BOLT DOES ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
3. Push the magazine release tab on the bottom NOT CLOSE, PULL REARWARD ON THE BOLT SAFE DIRECTION.
of the stock rearward (see FIGURE 9), HANDLE, OPENING THE ACTION AND EJECTING

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TO FIRE AXIS II (ACCUTRIGGER) - WITH SAFETY AS
DO NOT MOVE THE SAFETY FORWARD TO THE OUR PRIMARY CONCERN, THE
SAFETY OFF – READY TO FIRE POSITION UNTIL ACCUTRIGGER DESIGN REQUIRES THE
YOU ARE READY TO SHOOT. SHOOTER TO PLACE THEIR FINGER
THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY
SQUARELY OVER THE ACCURELEASE (SEE
CERTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS WHEN FIGURE 17).
THE ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS COMPLETELY
EMPTY OF AMMUNITION.

NEVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER ON A FIREARM

UNTIL YOU ACTUALLY INTEND TO SHOOT.

NEVER POINT YOUR GUN AT ANYTHING YOU DO

NOT INTEND TO SHOOT.

BE SURE TO WEAR ADEQUATE EYE AND FIGURE 18

HEARING PROTECTION (CONSULT
NO ONE CAN CALL A BULLET BACK.
MANUFACTURER FOR THEIR
RECOMMENDATION) WHEN EVER YOU INTEND 5. Pull up and fully rearward on the bolt handle to
TO SHOOT. HEARING LOSS AS WELL AS
open the bolt and extract the fired case.
IRREPARABLE EYE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR
UNLESS YOUR EYES AND EARS ARE PROPERLY
6. Moving the bolt handle forward will push the
PROTECTED . FIGURE 17 next cartridge from the magazine into the
chamber.
ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE PULLING THE TRIGGER FROM THE SIDE OR 7. Push the bolt handle downward until it is firmly
DIRECTION. NOT DIRECTLY REARWARD (SEE FIGURE 18) seated in position.
WILL CAUSE THE SEAR TO DISENGAGE AND 8. Move the safety fully rearward to the FULL
1. Keep your finger off the trigger and out of the BE BLOCKED BY THE ACCURELEASE (SEE SAFE position (see FIGURE 1).
trigger guard until you are ready to shoot. FIGURE 20). ALTHOUGH A ‘CLICK’ MAY BE
2. Always look carefully around to be sure that no HEARD, THE SEAR IS BLOCKED, IT IS A GOOD PRACTICE TO CHECK THE
one will cross in front of you when you are PREVENTING THE FIRING PIN FROM HITTING ACTION SCREWS BEFORE AND AFTER EACH
ready to shoot. THE PRIMER. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE SHOOTING SESSION TO VERIFY THEY ARE
3. Place the firearm to your shoulder and move BOLT MUST BE RAISED AND LOWERED TO SECURE.
the safety forward to the SAFETY OFF – ‘RECOCK’ THE FIREARM.
READY TO FIRE position and take aim. UNLOADING YOUR RIFLE
4. Place your finger in the trigger guard and when KEEP YOUR FINGERS AWAY FROM THE
you are on target, squeeze the trigger slowly. TRIGGER.

KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE

DIRECTION.

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1. With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED AND
move the safety fully rearward to the FULL THE BOLT IS OPEN BEFORE ADJUSTING THE
SAFE position (see FIGURE 1). ACCUTRIGGER.
2. Lift the bolt handle and pull fully rearward,
1. Remove the trigger guard as shown in
extracting the cartridge from the chamber. FIGURE 11.
3. Push the magazine release tab on the bottom 2. Insert the ACCUTRIGGER supplied tool into the
of the stock rearward (see FIGURE 9), bottom of the trigger as shown in
grasping and pulling the magazine clear of the FIGURE 19; engaging the spring-tail with the slot
stock. on the tool.

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. FIGURE 20

SECTION 4 – ACCUTRIGGER ADJUSTMENT EXCESSIVE JARRING OR PULLING THE TRIGGER

(AXIS II ONLY) WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE ACCURELEASE MAY
CAUSE THE SEAR TO MOVE (SEE FIGURE 20). AS
DESIGNED, THE ACCURELEASE WILL PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE BY ‘LOCKING’ THE
AS WITH ANY SAVAGE OR STEVENS FIREARM
TRIGGER WHEN USED PROPERLY, MAINTAINED
NOT INCORPORATING AN ACCUTRIGGER, THE AND SERVICED REGULARLY. IN THIS EVENT, THE
TRIGGER MECHANISM IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. BOLT MUST BE RE-COCKED IN ORDER TO RESET
ANY ADJUSTMENTS MADE AFTER THE FIREARM THE SEAR.
LEAVES THE FACTORY MAY RENDER IT UNSAFE FIGURE 19
TO SHOOT, RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHEN THE SEAR IS BLOCKED BY THE
INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH. THIS IS THE SOLE 3. To adjust towards the higher range of pull, turn the ACCURELEASE (SEE FIGURE 20), THE FIRING PIN IS
RESPONSIBILITY/ LIABILITY OF THE USER. tool clockwise. The maximum trigger pull is at the RESTRAINED WITHIN THE BOLT ASSEMBLY,
point where the spring “clicks” when rotated. PREVENTING IT FROM HITTING THE PRIMER. THE
SAFE OWNERSHIP IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. 4. To adjust towards the lower range of pull, turn the ‘CLICK’ THAT IS HEARD IS THE ACTUAL SEAR BEING
PRIOR TO ADJUSTING THE ACCUTRIGGER tool counter-clockwise. The minimum trigger pull BLOCKED BY THE ACCURELEASE, NOT THE FIRING
PLEASE THOROUGHLY READ AND is at the point where you detect resistance. PIN!
UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL IN KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR
ITS ENTIRETY. THE SPRING SHOULD NOT BE FORCED BEYOND
SOUNDS DIFFERENT - STOP - AND HAVE A
THESE LIMITS.
QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK! NEVER TAKE
ADJUSTING THE ACCUTRIGGER DOES NOT A CHANCE WITH SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE
REQUIRE THE STOCK TO BE REMOVED. 5. The ACCURELEASE adds an additional level of
UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK A PROFESSIONAL.
safety by blocking the sear (see FIGURE 20) if the
rifle is accidentally jarred or dropped with the
safety in the “FIRE” position.

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SECTION 5 – PARTS LIST AND DIAGRAM
As a ‘customer driven’ company, some parts may now be ordered directly from our web site (WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM) twenty four hours a day, needing only your serial
number and credit card. For accessing our part finder via your Smartphone, please use the QR Code below. Should you not have access to our web site, parts can be
ordered directly from Savage Arms [413-568-7001] between the hours of 9:00 and 4:00 (Eastern 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. Savage Arms bears no responsibility for the function or performance of any firearm that has been repaired or modified
by other than Savage Arms Service Department. As such, Savage Arms accepts no responsibility/liability for any direct and/or consequential damage and/or injury resulting
from the use of a firearm repaired or modified by other than the Savage Arms Service Department.
QR Code for your Smartphone for purchasing parts directly from our website – no calls – no waiting – 24 hours a day.

STORE.SAVAGEARMS.COM/PARTFINDER

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 Item # Description
10 Magazine
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
18 Stock assembly
19A Trigger guard
19C Rear action screw
19D Front action screw
21 Recoil Lug

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SECTION 6 – AMMUNITION BULLET WEIGHTS AND MAGAZINE SECTION 7 – SCOPE RINGS AND BASES
CAPACITIES
RINGS FOR MOUNTING A SCOPE
Bullet specifications and trajectories are available directly from the ammunition manufacturer. The following are some companies that manufacture RINGS that may be used
with a weaver style base or their own design.
The following table lists the bullet weights used for 100 yard targeting evaluation at Savage
Arms.
The manufacturers listed below should be contacted for specific part
Performance may vary based on brand/type of ammunition, individual characteristics of the
firearm, and/or shooting conditions. numbers and information.

USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMMUNITION THAT IS STAMPED ON THE BARREL. WEAVER MOUNTS BURRIS
www.weaver-mounts.com www.burrisoptics.com
THE USE OF RELOADS, HANDLOADS, MILITARY SURPLUS, OR ANY OTHER
COMMERCIAL / NONCOMMERCIAL AMMUNITION NOT MANUFACTURED TO SAAMI KWIK-SITE MILLETT
(SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURERS’ INSTITUTE, INC.)/ ANSI www.kwiksitecorp.com www.millettsights.com
(AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS INSTITUTE) SPECIFICATIONS WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY. B-SQUARE LEUPOLD
Bullet Weight www.b-square.com www.leupold.com
Caliber
(Grains)
22-250 Remington Winchester 50 grain Ballistic Silver Tip LEATHERWOOD /HI-LUX OPTICS WARNE SCOPE MOUNTS
223 Remington Federal 69 grain Sierra Match King BTHP www.leatherwoodoptics.com www.warnescopemounts.com
243 Winchester Federal 70 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip
25-06 Remington Federal 100 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip
Evolution Gun Works (EGW)
270 Winchester Federal 130 grain Nosler Ballistic Tip
www.egwguns.com
30-06 Springfield Federal 168 grain Sierra Match King BTHP
308 Winchester Federal 168 grain Sierra Match King BTHP
7mm-08 Remington Winchester 140 grain Ballistic Silver Tip

Caliber Magazine Capacity

22-250 Remington 4
223 Remington 4
243 Winchester 4
25-06 Remington 4
270 Winchester 4
30-06 Springfield 4
308 Winchester 4
7mm-08 Remington 4

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SECTION 8 – MAINTENANCE  Carefully examine the stock and studs that secure LOOK AND FEEL! BE SURE THE CHAMBER AND
the carrying strap. MAGAZINE ARE COMPLETELY EMPTY -- DO NOT
YOUR GUN IS A MECHANICAL DEVICE WHICH WILL  Check the scope rings to be sure they have not ASSUME!!!
NOT LAST FOREVER AND IS SUBJECT TO WEAR. AS loosened.
WITH ANY PRECISION TUNED MECHANICAL DEVICE,  With the stock back on, verify the action screws are NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE, CLEAN, OR OIL
PERIODIC INSPECTION/ MAINTENANCE IS REQUIRED still tight. A LOADED FIREARM!
– AND YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
2.- WHO SHOULD DO THE CHECKING: As the owner – BE SURE TO READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE
AS WITH ANY SAVAGE OR STEVENS FIREARM NOT or user – it is your primary responsibility to assure the CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ON ALL SOLVENTS AND
INCORPORATING AN ACCUTRIGGER, THE TRIGGER firearm is safe prior to using it. Although we know its CHEMICALS PRIOR TO USE. FOLLOW THE
MECHANISM IS NOT ADJUSTABLE. ANY condition when it leaves the factory, we have no MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEST
ADJUSTMENTS MADE AFTER THE FIREARM LEAVES control or insight as to what has or has not been done CLEANING RESULTS.
THE FACTORY MAY RENDER IT UNSAFE TO SHOOT once it leaves our hands.
AND IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY/LIABILITY OF 1. Prepare an area for cleaning the firearm with a suitable
THE USER. After reading and understanding this INSTRUCTION surface, adequate ventilation, correct caliber cleaning
MANUAL and prior to loading with live ammunition - you rod, brush, patches, powder solvent, and oil.
1.- TIMEFRAMES: It is difficult to establish a time period should be very familiar and capable of handling the items 2. Remove the bolt.
or number of rounds as the basis for when a firearm noted above. In depth mechanical issues or questions as 3. Lay the firearm horizontally with the ejection port facing
should be examined, cleaned, and thoroughly well as periodic examinations should be referred to a down.
inspected. Different shooting conditions, weather qualified gunsmith or Savage Arms Service Department.
patterns, and types of ammunition, to list a few, all play ALWAYS STARTING FROM THE CHAMBER END,
Mechanical devices will by the nature of their design, wear
a significant role in answering the questions ‘when’ and PUSH THE CLEANING ROD THROUGH THE BORE
and as such may require very specific adjustments. In the
‘how often’. As a general rule, ‘more often’ is much AND OUT THE MUZZLE END.
wrong hands, a ‘simple’ adjustment could result in serious
safer than ‘not enough’. damage to the firearm or even worse, injury or death to
 As a start, the TWO POSITION SAFETY should be 4. Using a small amount of powder solvent on the brush,
the shooter or bystander. push the cleaning rod through the barrel several times.
checked prior to loading live ammunition. This is an
important step that should be done every time the 5. Unscrew the brush from the cleaning rod and replace it
KNOW YOUR GUN! IF ANYTHING ‘FEELS’ OR
firearm is prepared for use. with a patch tip.
SOUNDS DIFFERENT - STOP - AND HAVE A
6. Push a new patch through the bore starting from the
 Remove the bolt, look down the barrel to be sure it QUALIFIED GUNSMITH TAKE A LOOK! NEVER TAKE
chamber end and out the muzzle.
is clear of any obstruction and that there are no A CHANCE WITH SOMETHING THAT YOU ARE
7. Repeat the prior step (# 6) several times.
signs of damage (nicks, scratches, etc.), rust, or UNSURE OF … ALWAYS ASK A PROFESSIONAL.
8. Push a new patch saturated with gun oil through the
pitting.
bore.
 Check the outer surface of the barrel, running your CLEANING AND CARE OF YOUR FIREARM
9. Push a new dry patch through the bore to remove the
fingers gently down its length, feeling for any bulges BOLT ASSEMBLIES ARE SPECIFICALLY MATCHED
excess oil.
or signs of damage. TO A FIREARM. USING ANY OTHER BOLT
10.When done, always verify that the “TWO POSITION
 While the bolt is out, inspect the bolt head, ASSEMBLY MAY CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO
SAFETY” is operational as explained in the beginning
extractor, and ejector for signs of damage or THE FIREARM AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE
of SECTION 2.
excessive wear. SHOOTER OR BYSTANDER.
 With the stock removed, carefully inspect the trigger CHECK THE BORE CAREFULLY WHEN DONE TO BE
assembly for damage or foreign debris (twigs, DISASSEMBLE ONLY ONE FIREARM AT A TIME TO
SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS (I.E. PIECES
grass, etc.). AVOID INTERCHANGING COMPONENTS.
OF CLEANING PATCH, ETC.).

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A VERY THIN FILM OF OIL IS SUFFICIENT HOW LONG IS THE WARRANTY PERIOD? involved PLEASE be sure there is no ammunition in either
PROTECTION – DO NOT OVER OIL!!!  One (1) year from the date of purchase. the chamber, detachable box magazine, or box.

FAILURE TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN YOUR FIREARM WHAT IS NOT COVERED? Savage Arms is not responsible for the loss or damage to
MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND/OR any accessories shipped with the firearm.
TO THE SHOOTER OR BYSTANDER. DAMAGE TO THE FIREARM CAUSED BY:
 Improper maintenance or negligence to provide proper If there is a question whether the firearm should be
PROTECTING METAL SURFACES care and maintenance. returned or parts could be purchased, please call 413-568-
1. In order to be able to reach all surfaces, remove the  Alterations/modifications performed without the written 7001 between 9:00 am and 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and
bolt prior to cleaning and oiling. authorization of Savage Arms, Inc. Service ask for the Service/Warranty Department.
2. With a soft cloth, remove any foreign matter (i.e. mud, Department.
twigs, grass). All firearms are to be sent to Savage Arms at the owner’s
 Normal wear, tear, and/or corrosion.
3. Apply a thin coat of gun oil on all cleaned metal expense. Warranty repairs will be returned to the owner at
 Accidental discharge, careless handling, and/or
surfaces. Rubbing may be necessary to Savage Arms’ expense.
misuse.
remove any signs of rust.
 Barrel obstructions. 1. Pack the firearm in its original box if possible. If a
4. Where accessible, clean and lightly oil interior metal
surfaces. similar suitable box is used, care should be taken to
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS: protect the barrel/muzzle from breaking through.
5. When done, always verify that the “TWO POSITION This WARRANTY and the remedies set forth herein are
SAFETY” is operational as explained in the beginning Always pack with the assumption that the firearm will
exclusive and take the place of all other expressed or undergo rough handling during transit to Savage Arms.
of SECTION 2. implied WARRANTIES (including any implied 2. Enclose a brief note including:
WARRANTY of merchantability or fitness for any particular
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THE BOLT ASSEMBLY.  name, address, and phone number of the sender
purpose which are disclaimed). No other representations
 serial number of the firearm
or claims of any nature shall be binding on or obligate
CHECK THE BORE CAREFULLY WHEN DONE TO BE  description of the problem you are having
Savage Arms, Inc.
SURE THERE ARE NO OBSTRUCTIONS (I.E. PIECES  bullet weight, bullet type, and manufacturer of the
OF CLEANING PATCH, ETC.). ammunition you are using
Savage Arms, Inc. excludes any incidental and
consequential damages under this warranty. Some states  any other information which you feel may be
SECTION 9 – STATEMENT OF LIMITED WARRANTY helpful.
do not allow exclusions or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not 3. Return to:
For your convenience, registration may now be completed
apply to you. Savage Arms, Inc.
directly from our web site (WWW.SAVAGEARMS.COM).
100 Springdale Road
Should you not have access to our web site, please
This WARRANTY gives you specific legal rights. You may Westfield, MA 01085
complete the WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD and
have other rights, which will vary from state to state. Attn: Service Department
return it to Savage Arms within ten (10) days from the date
4. If there will be a charge involved for the repair, a quote
of purchase.
RETURNING A FIREARM: will be sent within fourteen (14) working days.
WHO IS COVERED? For WARRANTY claims, proof of purchase must  If there is no response from the quote within thirty
accompany the firearm. (30) days, the firearm will be returned COD ($20.00
 The original owner (with proof of purchase).
Shipping/Handling).
It is a violation of Federal Law to ship a firearm with live
WHAT IS COVERED?
ammunition either in the detachable box magazine, Firearms will be repaired typically 3 weeks after receipt of
 Any defect in materials or workmanship (performed by
chamber, or placed in the box. For the safety of all payment in the order they were received.
Savage Arms) encountered during normal use.

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