Savage Rascal Target XP .22 LR 16.125″ Single-Shot Rifle

About this product

The Savage Rascal Target XP .22 LR 16.125″ Single-Shot Rifle is a purpose-built, bolt-action platform for deliberate marksmanship practice, combining a heavy, target-crowned barrel with Savage’s AccuTrigger system for sub-MOA potential at 50 yards. Designed as a training analog for larger-caliber precision rifles, this package includes a factory-boresighted 4x32mm scope and bipod, establishing zero quickly. At 30.625 inches overall length, it's a compact tool for developing fundamentals or a low-recoil introduction to regulated disciplines.

What is the Savage Rascal Target XP used for?

This rifle is primarily used for foundational marksmanship training, especially for new shooters or as a dedicated suppressor host for .22 LR NFA testing. The single-shot action enforces discipline—load, aim, fire, evaluate—making it superior to semi-autos for skill-building. It’s also an ideal platform for teaching bolt manipulation and shot-string analysis without the ammunition cost of centerfire calibers. The 1/2×28 threaded muzzle accepts rimfire suppressors like the Dead Air Mask, letting you test sound reduction and point of impact shift effectively.

How does the Savage Rascal Target XP compare to the Stevens 334 .308?

The Savage Rascal is a fundamentally different tool than a Stevens 334 in .308 Winchester, trading long-range capability for subsonic, low-cost practice. Where the Stevens 334 Rifle | .308 Win, 20in offers a centerfire, magazine-fed system capable of 500-yard engagements, the Rascal is a 30.625-inch rimfire single-shot best suited for 50 to 100-yard drills. The Stevens 334 is better for hunters or those training for tactical scenarios; the Rascal is better for refining trigger control and breathing mechanics, operating at $416.99 versus the $650 MSRP of the .308 package.

What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?

The rifle weighs 3.9 pounds unloaded, balancing roughly 4.5 inches forward of the receiver due to the heavy 16.125-inch barrel. Overall length is 30.625 inches, with a length of pull adjustable via spacers from 12 to 12.9 inches. The 16.125-inch barrel contributes approximately 60% of the total mass, giving it a stability advantage over lighter 10/22-style carbines on a bipod. For comparison, its compact dimensions are similar to an SBR’d AR-15 with the stock collapsed, but it falls under neither Title II nor NFA classification due to its rimfire cartridge and single-shot action.

Who is this NOT for?

This rifle is not for anyone seeking rapid-fire capability, hunting small game beyond 75 yards with standard-velocity ammunition, or a dedicated defensive tool. The single-shot action and low-velocity .22 LR cartridge render it ineffective for pest control requiring quick follow-up shots. It’s also not ideal for someone who already owns a Browning Buck Mark or a Ruger 10/22 with a threaded barrel, unless they specifically need a bolt-action platform to train for a centerfire rifle like the Stevens 334 in .308 Winchester.

What's in the box?

Savage ships this rifle with a factory-mounted and boresighted 4x32mm scope, a Harris-style bipod mounted on the sling stud, and three receiver-mounted scope base inserts (Weaver-style). You also receive one trigger shoe adjustment tool for the AccuTrigger, one stock length-of-pull spacer kit (adds 0.9 inches), and a standard cable lock. The boresight is typically zeroed at 25 yards with 40-grain CCI Standard Velocity ammunition, which will put you on paper within a 2-inch diameter circle at that distance. Note that the scope rings are proprietary to the integrated rail.

Is the Savage Rascal Target XP worth it at $416.99?

At $416.99, this package is worth it if you value having a complete, purpose-built training system over a project rifle. The included bipod and boresighted scope save approximately $120-$150 and 15-20 minutes of initial setup time compared to a bare Rascal with aftermarket accessories. It's functionally a suppressor-ready trainer out of the box, unlike the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U Shotgun .410 Bore, which demands immediate ammunition investment. The price is justified by the heavy barrel, adjustable trigger, and included optics package—components absent from most rimfire starter kits.