Sniper/tactical Characteristics
Common traits among sniper/tactical rifles that are included with the design of this rifle are:
- Adjustable Trigger
- Adjustable butt plate on models with Choate stock
- Adjustable cheek pad on models with Choate stock
- Built-in monopod in the butt on models with Choate stock
- Adjustable rail for bipod on some models
- Recessed-crown muzzle for increased accuracy
- Heavy barrel for accuracy and increased heat dissipation
- Free-floating barrel for accuracy
This rifle is considered a sniper/tactical rifle. This rifle shoots a sub-MOA out of the box using heavy match ammunition. As with most modern sniper rifles it includes tight building tolerances thus ensuring the rifles are not affected by external forces such as, heat, moisture, and vibration which may reduce accuracy. The tolerances for these rifles (except the very early models) are such that the receiver and bolt are specifically manufactured for each other. Both have the same serial numbers etched on them in order to match each other correctly . The bolt is NOT interchangeable with other rifles even within the same model. This information is printed on a plastic warning label that protects the disassembled bolt which is part of the shipping box from Savage. The same information also appears in the owners manual; available in PDF format from the link in the References. The warning reads:
| “ | Caution: Bolt assemblies are specifically matched to a firearm. Before installing the bolt, verify that the 4 digits engraved by the extractor match the last 4 digits of the serial number. Using any other bolt assembly may cause extensive damage to the firearm and/or serious injury to the shooter or bystander. | ” |
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