Savage Rascal Sav 13801 22Lr 16.12 Red/Wht/Blue

The Savage Rascal 22 LR is a purpose-built rimfire rifle designed to teach fundamental shooting skills and safe firearm handling from the ground up. Built on a scaled bolt-action platform with full-size rifle features, the Rascal delivers genuine learning value for younger shooters, beginners, and anyone developing marksmanship fundamentals without the recoil or complexity of centerfire rifles. The patriotic red, white, and blue synthetic stock makes it visually distinctive while the blued carbon steel receiver and barrel deliver classic Savage durability in a package that weighs just 2.71 pounds.

What sets the Rascal apart in the youth and entry-level rimfire category is its safety-first design. The bolt lifts to cock the action—no trigger pull required—and the rifle unloads safely without ever pressing the trigger. This intuitive sequence removes a major source of accidental discharge risk and makes the Rascal genuinely one of the easiest rimfires to operate safely. The manual safety provides an additional layer of protection, while the user-adjustable AccuTrigger lets you customize break weight as the shooter develops control and confidence.

Performance features typically found only on adult rifles are standard here: adjustable peep sights for precise aiming practice, a 1-in-16 twist rate optimized for 22 Long Rifle ammunition, and a feed ramp for reliable cycling. The 16.125-inch carbon steel barrel is paired with an 11.25-inch length of pull—shorter than a full-size rifle but substantial enough that shooters graduate naturally to standard rifles later. Single-shot magazine discipline reinforces ammunition awareness and trigger control, fundamental habits that transfer directly to hunting and sport shooting.

Whether you're introducing a young shooter to firearms, building your own marksmanship foundation, or teaching firearm safety as a core skill, the Rascal combines proven Savage quality with thoughtful engineering that respects the responsibility of introducing new shooters to the sport.

Key Features

• Bolt-action design that cocks by lifting the bolt—intuitive and safe
• Unloads without pulling the trigger for simplified, safer operation
• Adjustable peep sights for precise aiming and sight picture practice
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger for customizable trigger break
• Manual safety for additional control
• Carbon steel barrel and receiver with traditional blued finish
• Patriotic red, white, and blue synthetic stock with sporter profile
• Single-shot magazine discipline encourages fundamental marksmanship habits
• Lightweight at 2.71 pounds—easy to handle and shoulder

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Savage Rascal safe for young or beginning shooters?

Yes. The Rascal's bolt-lift cocking action and trigger-free unloading system eliminate two common points of accidental discharge. Combined with the manual safety and adjustable peep sights designed for learning proper sight alignment, it's engineered specifically to teach safe handling and fundamental marksmanship skills.

What ammunition does the Rascal use?

The Rascal fires standard 22 Long Rifle (22 LR) ammunition, the most affordable and widely available rimfire cartridge. Its 1-in-16 twist rate is optimized for 22 LR performance.

Can I adjust the trigger on the Rascal?

Yes. The Rascal includes Savage's user-adjustable AccuTrigger, allowing you to customize the trigger break weight as the shooter develops control and confidence.

What's included with the rifle?

The facts provided cover the rifle itself with its adjustable peep sights and manual safety. Refer to current product documentation for information on what else may be included at the time of purchase.