Manual

FIGURE 16
2. For DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE models, remove the magazine prior to reassembling the
stock.
3. For HINGED FLOOR PLATE models, open the floor plate and push the retaining latch to gain
clear access to the action screw hole (see FIGURE 10).
4. Place the action onto the stock, being careful to align the trigger with the trigger slot in the
stock.
5. Install the action screws (longer screw is to the rear and the shorter screw is to the front) into
the stock and turn the wrench clockwise until the threads of the screws just engage into the
receiver. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN – the stock must be loose at this step!
6. Carefully lift the firearm up so that the recoil pad is sitting on a solid surface and the barrel is
pointing upward.
7. Putting downward pressure on the barrel to seat the recoil lug firmly in the stock, tighten the
front action screw first and then the rear action screw securely.
8. Reach down into the receiver with your forefinger and press down on the plastic magazine
follower to be sure that it moves freely. If it binds, remove the stock, check the position of the
magazine assembly in the stock (see FIGURE 15), and repeat the steps for INSTALLING THE
STOCK.
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.
9. 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 are reversed.
AFTER REASSEMBLING THE STOCK, VERIFY THAT THE SAFETY OPERATES CORRECTLY IN
ALL 3 POSITIONS AS DEFINED IN THE ‘BASIC FUNCTIONS’ SECTION OF THIS MANUAL.
SAFE OWNERSHIP IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
MUZZLE BRAKES
THIS SECTION ONLY APPLIES TO FIREARMS EQUIPPED WITH THE SAVAGE ARMS
ADJUSTABLE MUZZLE BRAKE.
NEVER ADJUST THE MUZZLE BRAKE IF THE FIREARM IS LOADED.
ALWAYS WEAR EAR AND EYE PROTECTION.
WHEN SHOOTING WITH THE MUZZLE BRAKE OPEN, BE SURE THE MUZZLE IS IN A CLEAR
AREA; FREE OF DEBRIS AND OTHER SHOOTERS.
IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RECOIL, MUZZLE BRAKES ARE DESIGNED TO ALLOW
PRESSURE TO ESCAPE IN A 360 DEGREE PATTERN PRIOR TO LEAVING THE BARREL.
RELEASED THROUGH THE HOLES IN THE MUZZLE BRAKE, THIS PRESSURE IS EXTREMELY
POWERFUL AND HOT. BEFORE FIRING, BE SURE YOUR HAND IS ON THE FOREND ONLY!
PLACING YOUR HAND ON THE BARREL OR MUZZLE BRAKE WHEN SHOOTING WILL CAUSE
SEVERE BODILY INJURY. THINK BEFORE YOU SHOOT – IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO
KNOW WHERE YOUR HANDS ARE AND THE PROXIMITY OF OTHERS TO THE OPEN MUZZLE
BRAKE!
TO OPEN (reduce recoil)
BE SURE THE BOLT IS OPEN AND THERE IS NO LIVE AMMUNITION IN EITHER THE
CHAMBER OR MAGAZINE.
1. Hold the firearm in your strong (dominant) hand with the muzzle pointed forward.