Difference between revisions of "Savage Cub"

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Cub Mini Youth Savage Cub Type rifle Country of Origin USA Specifications Length 33" Barrel 16" Weight 3.3 lbs Cartridge .22 short, long and LR action bolt-action Rifling/Twist 1 in 16" Feed single shot Sights Rear peep sight, bead post front sight Production History Designer Savage Arms Cost/unit US$199.00[1]

The Model CUB - Mini Youth, or simply Savage Cub, was introduced by Savage Arms to the youth market in mid-2003 and recieved favourable reviews almost immediately^[2]. Less than 3' long and weighing in at under three and a half pounds, and with an 11 3/4-inch length of pull, the rifle is easily handled and well controlled by small young shooters. Adults, on the other hand, can appear rather comical trying to properly handle the gun with the rear sight nearly in their eye.

The Cub is based on a simple single-shot action. The rifle cocks on the lifting stroke of the bolt handle, so there is no separate manual cocking knob as is sometimes seen on similar simple, single shot rifles. The manual safety is large and easily operated but does not automatically engage (a worthwhile thing to keep in mind). The rear sight is of the simple peep variety and is screw-adjustable for both elevation and windage.

[edit] Other features

• walnut stock, stained & laminated
• AccuTrigger
• mini single shot bolt action
• swivel studs
• traditional safety
• button-rifled barrel
• blued finish

[edit] Resources

Parts diagram for the Savage Cub.

• Instruction Manual - 815KB .PDF file, 7 pages.

The diagram to the right is also available for reference:

[edit] Notes

1. ↑ MSRP as of November, 2008
2. ↑ Charles E. Petty, The Savage Cub Guns Magazine, Jan, 2004