Savage Mark II

easy
Shop tier 1
high confidence
Rimfire Rifle
bolt action
rimfire
plinker
accutrigger
budget

field strip ~2 min · reassembly ~3 min · detail strip ~30 min

Before you begin Verify this firearm is unloaded. Remove the magazine or empty the cylinder or tube, lock the action open, and check the chamber both by sight and by touch. Keep the muzzle in a safe direction and remove all live ammunition from your work area.

Savage Arms limits owner disassembly The maker's own procedure goes as far as: Bolt out of the receiver and action out of the stock (stock screws); bolt itself not disassembled.. Savage tells owners not to disassemble the bolt assembly; in-depth mechanical work should go to a qualified gunsmith or Savage's service department. (Savage Arms Bolt-Action Rimfire Manual — Mark I, Rascal, Mark II, Model 93, B.Mag — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 35 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1])

Specifications

Manufacturer: Savage Arms
Origin: United States
Category: Rimfire Rifle
Action: Bolt action
Calibers: .22 Long Rifle
Capacity: 5 or 10 rounds in the detachable magazine
Production: 1990–present (in-production)
Also known as: Mark II FV, Savage 93 (.22 WMR), Savage B22

Model-specific safety

Trigger press required to disassemble This design requires pressing the trigger as part of the takedown. That makes verifying an empty chamber non-negotiable. Check it twice, keep the muzzle in a safe direction, and never take a shortcut on this step.

Removing the bolt from this rifle requires pulling the trigger. The manual says so in as many words. Verify the chamber and magazine are empty, look and feel, and point the muzzle somewhere a round would not matter before your finger goes near the trigger.
Removing the magazine does not clear the chamber. Cycle the bolt and check the chamber directly.
The bolt release must be operated to withdraw the bolt. Do not force the bolt out — if it will not come, the release is not engaged or the safety is blocking it.
Clean from the breech with a bore guide. Cleaning a bolt rifle from the muzzle without a guide wears the crown and costs accuracy permanently.
Removing the barrelled action from the stock changes the bedding relationship. Reinstall the action screws to a consistent torque or the rifle will shift its zero.
This is a rimfire. Use a light and a finger to verify the chamber.
Do not dry fire. Rimfire dry fire peens the chamber mouth.

If it will not go back together

Common ways this firearm resists reassembly, and what is actually wrong. Forcing a part that will not seat is how firearms get damaged.

The bolt will not come out of the receiver.

Why You are looking for a bolt release lever. These rimfires do not have one — the trigger is the release.

Fix With the safety forward and no ammunition present, pull the trigger firmly and hold it while sliding the bolt out of the rear of the receiver.
The bolt will not go back in.

Why The bolt handle is not aligned, the firing pin is not at top centre, or the trigger is not being held.

Fix Check the handle lines up with the bolt arm slot and the firing pin is top centre, then pull the trigger firmly with the safety off while sliding the bolt in. If it will not go, take it out and recheck alignment rather than forcing it.

Under spring tension

Firing pin spring inside the bolt (detail strip)
Magazine follower spring

Easily lost parts

Bolt release · Action screws · Magazine or floorplate components

Tools

Tool	Required	Used for	Substitute
Bore guide	Yes	Cleaning from the breech without damaging the throat or the crown.	There is no good substitute. A rod run into an unguided chamber scrapes the throat.
Hex key or screwdriver matching the action screws	Optional	Removing the barrelled action from the stock. Not needed for routine cleaning.
Torque wrench	Optional	Reinstalling action screws to a consistent value, which is an accuracy variable on every bolt rifle.

Shop difficulty

Shop tier 1 Tier 1 — easy among rimfire rifles, for the full job: strip to the parts that get coated and put it back together working. Simple bolt-action rimfire: 23 listed parts, action out of the stock on screws, bolt out by holding the trigger. The only traps are the trigger-as-bolt-release and the bolt's alignment (handle, firing pin at top centre) on reinstallation.

Parts: 23 numbered parts (Mark II list in the Savage bolt-action rimfire manual (assembly-level list)), from Savage Arms Bolt-Action Rimfire Manual — Mark I, Rascal, Mark II, Model 93, B.Mag — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 18–19 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1].

Bench time: about 20 min to strip, 30 min to rebuild (estimate). Action out of the stock, bolt stripped, AccuTrigger left as a unit, sights/base; simplest rimfire strip.

Small parts: 0 pins, 2 springs, 0 detents or plungers (counted from the manufacturer's parts list (one per key number unless a quantity is given))

What comes off for coating

Stock: action screws, barrelled action out of the stock
Action: bolt (trigger held), AccuTrigger (unit), magazine latch, scope base / sights
Bolt: firing pin assembly, extractor

Special tools

Torque driver — Action screws

See also 2 documented reassembly problems and their fixes.

Fit or check on rebuild

Action screw torque — Inconsistent action-screw torque is a common cause of a rifle that will not hold zero.
Re-zero — Scope base or sights removed.

This is Pew-Takedown's rating, not the manufacturer's. How tiers are rated. Forum reports are owners' experience, not specifications.

Manufacturer videos

Official videos from Savage Arms's own channels, linked rather than copied. Where a video and the steps on this page differ, follow the manufacturer's manual and video.

Bolt Removal: Savage Bolt Action Rimfire SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) field strip · 2020-12-02
Covers: Savage Mark I, Mark II, Rascal, Model 93 (per the description)
Stock Removal: Savage Bolt Action SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) field strip, detail strip · 2020-12-03
Covers: Savage bolt-action rifles incl. rimfire (rimfire action-screw torque 18-20 in-lb per the description)
How to Adjust the AccuTrigger on Savage Bolt Action Rimfire Rifles SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) adjustment · 2022-08-15
Covers: Savage Rascal, Mark I, Mark II, Model 93, 93R17 with AccuTrigger (per the description)
How to Adjust the AccuTrigger on B Series Rifles SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) adjustment · 2022-09-26
Covers: Savage B22, B22 Magnum, B17 (per the description)

Procedures

Clear and Make Safe

Clear & Make Safe

Point the muzzle in a safe direction and keep your finger off the trigger.
Place the safety in the on position.
Lift the bolt handle and draw the bolt fully rearward, extracting and ejecting any chambered round.
Remove the detachable magazine.
Removed at this step: Magazine contents
Inspect the chamber and magazine well with a light and physically confirm the chamber is empty.
WarningLook and feel. Both, every time.
Remove all live ammunition from the work area.

Field Strip

Bolt removal is the whole of routine maintenance on a bolt rifle. The bore cleans from the breech with the bolt out.

Manufacturer’s videos: Bolt Removal: Savage Bolt Action Rimfire SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms) · Stock Removal: Savage Bolt Action SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms)

Complete the Clear and Make Safe procedure. There must be no ammunition in the chamber or the magazine.
Move the two-position safety fully forward to SAFETY OFF — READY TO FIRE, exposing the red dot. The trigger is blocked in the FULL SAFE position and the bolt will not come out.
WarningThe rifle is now off safe.
Lift the bolt handle and draw the bolt to the rear.
With no ammunition in the rifle, firmly pull the trigger and hold it while you slide the bolt out of the rear of the receiver.
WarningRemoving the bolt from this rifle requires pulling the trigger. The manual says so in as many words. Verify the chamber and magazine are empty, look and feel, and point the muzzle somewhere a round would not matter before your finger goes near the trigger.
TipThere is no bolt release lever on these rimfires. The trigger is the release.
Removed at this step: Bolt assembly
Clean the bore from the breech, and clean the bolt face and chamber.
Stop here. The manual states the bolt assembly is not to be disassembled.

Reassembly

Check that the four digits engraved on the bottom of the bolt match the last four digits of the serial number on the receiver. Bolt assemblies are matched to a specific rifle.
WarningFitting another rifle's bolt can cause extensive damage to the firearm and serious injury. The manual is explicit about this.
Confirm the bolt handle is aligned properly with the front of the bolt.
TipThe Rascal has a one-piece bolt and needs no alignment.
Hold the bolt so the firing pin is at top centre.
Confirm the bolt handle lines up with the bolt arm slot in the receiver.
With the safety in the OFF — READY TO FIRE position, firmly pull the trigger while sliding the bolt into the rear of the receiver.
If the bolt will not go in, remove it and recheck the alignment. Do not force it.
Cycle the bolt several times to confirm smooth travel, then perform the function check.

Remove the Barrelled Action from the Stock

Detail Strip tools required

For a deep clean or bedding work. Not routine maintenance.

Manufacturer’s video: Stock Removal: Savage Bolt Action SavageAccuracy (Savage Arms)

Verify the rifle is unloaded and remove the bolt and magazine.
Remove the action screws from the bottom of the stock, noting which screw came from which hole.
TipThey are often different lengths.
Removed at this step: Action screws Floorplate or magazine assembly
Lift the barrelled action out of the stock.
Removed at this step: Stock
To reinstall, seat the action in the stock, start both screws by hand, then tighten the front screw first and the rear second to a consistent torque.
WarningInconsistent action screw torque is one of the most common causes of a rifle that will not hold zero. Consult your stock maker’s specification rather than guessing.

Torque specifications

Use a calibrated torque driverValues are the manufacturer's, shown in the unit it gives first; conversions are calculated and rounded. Tighten to the stated value — not "until it feels right" — and follow any sequence noted.

Fastener	Torque	Sequence, notes and the source's words	Where it comes from
Action (stock) screws (2) Mark I, Rascal, Mark II and Model 93 (manual section 5, 'Installing the stock')	approx. 18 in-lb 2 N·m · 1.5 ft-lb	Place the action into the stock. Replace both screws, tightening only to secure the stock but not enough to indent the stock or magazine retaining plate. Cycle the bolt several times, then verify both safety positions. “Replace both screws, tightening only to secure the stock (approximately 18 inch pounds) but not enough to indent the stock or MAGAZINE RETAINING PLATE.”	Savage Arms Bolt-Action Rimfire Manual — Mark I, Rascal, Mark II, Model 93, B.Mag — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 12 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1]
Action screws All Mark I, II, 93, and B-Series (B22, B17) models	15 in-lb 1.7 N·m · 1.2 ft-lb	“All Mark I, II, 93, and B-Series (B22, B17) models 15 inch pounds”	What is the torque spec for my action screws? — Savage Arms (service.savagearms.com help center) service.savagearms.com [2]

Fastener

Torque

Sequence, notes and the source's words

Where it comes from

Action (stock) screws (2)
Mark I, Rascal, Mark II and Model 93 (manual section 5, 'Installing the stock')

approx. 18 in-lb
2 N·m · 1.5 ft-lb

Place the action into the stock. Replace both screws, tightening only to secure the stock but not enough to indent the stock or magazine retaining plate. Cycle the bolt several times, then verify both safety positions.

“Replace both screws, tightening only to secure the stock (approximately 18 inch pounds) but not enough to indent the stock or MAGAZINE RETAINING PLATE.”

Savage Arms Bolt-Action Rimfire Manual — Mark I, Rascal, Mark II, Model 93, B.Mag — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 12 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1]

Action screws
All Mark I, II, 93, and B-Series (B22, B17) models

15 in-lb
1.7 N·m · 1.2 ft-lb

“All Mark I, II, 93, and B-Series (B22, B17) models 15 inch pounds”

What is the torque spec for my action screws? — Savage Arms (service.savagearms.com help center) service.savagearms.com [2]

Notes: Savage's two published figures for the action screws differ: the bolt-action rimfire manual says approximately 18 inch-pounds, and Savage's help-center answer says 15 inch-pounds for Mark I, II, 93 and B-Series rifles. Both are shown with their sources. Use the lower figure or ask Savage which applies to your rifle.

Reported by other sources — not the manufacturer

Not a manufacturer specificationThese values come from the people and publications named beside each one, not from Savage Arms, and where they differ from the manufacturer's values above, the manufacturer wins. They are recorded with who said them and their exact words so you can judge them — not as a recommendation. Confirm any of them with the manufacturer or a licensed gunsmith before you put a wrench on your firearm; a wrong value can crack a stock, strip a thread or loosen a muzzle device.

Fastener	Torque	Who says so, and their words	Where it comes from
Action screws (front and rear) Savage Mark II in an MDT Oryx chassis	15–45 in-lb 1.7–5.1 N·m · 1.2–3.7 ft-lb	Reported by MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT) Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Push the action rearward against the recoil lug and torque the front action screw first, then the rear (manual p. 1: 'first torquing the front then the rear action screw'). “Savage Mark II — 5/32” Hex Wrench — 15-45 inch-pounds”	MDT Oryx Chassis System — User Manual (13694, Version 07.14.26), attached to MDT help-centre article 'ORYX Chassis Installation Guides' — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT), PDF p. 2 (inlet-specific torque table) support.mdttac.com [4]
Action screws (front and rear) Savage Mark II in an MDT Field Stock	20–45 in-lb 2.3–5.1 N·m · 1.7–3.7 ft-lb	Reported by MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT) Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher Front then rear. “Savage MK II — 3/32” Hex Wrench — 20-45 inch-pounds”	MDT Field Stock — User Manual (13739, Version 03.3.26), attached to MDT help-centre article 'Field Stock Installation' (image-only PDF; read from the rendered page) — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT), PDF p. 2 (inlet-specific torque table) support.mdttac.com [5]

Fastener

Torque

Who says so, and their words

Where it comes from

Action screws (front and rear)
Savage Mark II in an MDT Oryx chassis

15–45 in-lb
1.7–5.1 N·m · 1.2–3.7 ft-lb

Reported by MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT)
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

Push the action rearward against the recoil lug and torque the front action screw first, then the rear (manual p. 1: 'first torquing the front then the rear action screw').

“Savage Mark II — 5/32” Hex Wrench — 15-45 inch-pounds”

MDT Oryx Chassis System — User Manual (13694, Version 07.14.26), attached to MDT help-centre article 'ORYX Chassis Installation Guides' — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT), PDF p. 2 (inlet-specific torque table) support.mdttac.com [4]

Action screws (front and rear)
Savage Mark II in an MDT Field Stock

20–45 in-lb
2.3–5.1 N·m · 1.7–3.7 ft-lb

Reported by MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT)
Secondary — a parts or tool maker, or a gunsmithing publisher

Front then rear.

“Savage MK II — 3/32” Hex Wrench — 20-45 inch-pounds”

MDT Field Stock — User Manual (13739, Version 03.3.26), attached to MDT help-centre article 'Field Stock Installation' (image-only PDF; read from the rendered page) — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT), PDF p. 2 (inlet-specific torque table) support.mdttac.com [5]

Materials and factory finish

As stated by Savage Arms. Prep, masking and cure depend on these; a polymer or aluminium part, a nitrided or anodised finish, and a blued steel part are each a different job. Variants with other finishes may exist — check the maker's page for the exact SKU on the bench.

Component	Material	Factory finish	Where it comes from
Barrel Mark II F, .22 LR, SKU 26700	—	blued	Mark II F \| Accurate 22 LR for Target Shooting \| Savage Arms — Savage Arms savagearms.com [3] “Button-rifled, 21-inch blued sporter barrel”
Stock Mark II F, .22 LR, SKU 26700	Synthetic	Black	Mark II F \| Accurate 22 LR for Target Shooting \| Savage Arms — Savage Arms savagearms.com [3] “STOCK: Synthetic … STOCK COLOR: Black”
Receiver Mark II F, .22 LR, SKU 26700	—	Black	Mark II F \| Accurate 22 LR for Target Shooting \| Savage Arms — Savage Arms savagearms.com [3] “REC. COLOR: Black”

Parts list

Transcribed from the manufacturer's parts list (Savage Arms Bolt-Action Rimfire Manual — Mark I, Rascal, Mark II, Model 93, B.Mag — Savage Arms, Inc., p. 18–19 saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com [1]) — Mark II list from the Savage bolt-action rimfire manual. Omitted: separate lists for Mark I (pp.14–15), Rascal (pp.16–17), Model 93 (pp.20–21) and B.Mag (Section 11).. Key numbers refer to the exploded view in that document.

23 parts

Key	Part	Qty
7	Magazine retaining clip/spring	1
10	Detachable box magazine	1
13A	Magazine frame	1
16B	Rear sight assembly	1
16D	Elevator	1
16G	Rear Aperture Target model only	1
17B	Front sight blade	1
17E	Front Aperture Target model only	1
17F	Front Aperture base Target model only	1
18	Stock assembly	1
19A	Trigger guard	1
19B	Trigger guard screw	1
19I	Magazine plate	1
19II	Magazine plate screw	1
19K	Action stud	1
23	Ejector	1
32	Cartridge guide	1
33	Extractor	1
33A	Extractor spring clip	1
59	Filler plate	1
504	Scope base	1
506	Scope base screws	1
529	Swivel studs	1

Function check

After every reassemblyPerform these checks on a verified-unloaded firearm. If any check fails, the firearm is not safe to fire — stop and see a licensed gunsmith.

Verify the rifle is unloaded and the magazine is empty before each check.
Cycle the bolt and confirm it cocks and closes fully into battery.
With the action cocked, engage the safety and press the trigger. The firing pin must not release.
Disengage the safety without touching the trigger. The firing pin must not release.
Press the trigger and confirm the firing pin releases cleanly.
Confirm the bolt release retains the bolt.
Load dummy rounds and confirm they feed from the magazine and eject cleanly.

Maintenance

Lubrication points

Bolt lugs and the locking recesses
Bolt body where it rides in the raceway
Cocking cam surfaces
Extractor

Cleaning notes

Clean from the breech with a bore guide. Do not over-lubricate the firing pin assembly — heavy oil there congeals in cold weather and causes light strikes. Keep the chamber dry and free of oil before shooting, since oil in a chamber raises bolt thrust.

Suggested inspection interval: roughly every 500 rounds. This is a general guideline, not a manufacturer specification.

Wear parts to inspect

Extractor · Ejector and spring · Bolt lugs · Firing pin spring · Crown (inspect for cleaning rod wear)

Common issues

Symptom	Likely cause	What to do
Group size opens up after cleaning or transport	Action screw torque changed	Retorque the action screws consistently, front first.
Light strikes in cold weather	Heavy or congealed oil in the firing pin assembly	Degrease the firing pin assembly and run it dry or with a light synthetic lubricant.
Bolt will not withdraw	Bolt release not operated, or the safety is blocking it	Move the safety to fire and operate the release. Do not force the bolt.

Also covers

The procedures above are reported to apply to: Savage Model 93 in .22 WMR · Savage B22 series. Verify against the manual for your specific model.

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Sourcing

Confidence: high — Cross-checked against a primary source such as the manufacturer's manual or an issuing military technical manual.
Verification: Checked against the manufacturer manual
Last updated: 2026-10-29

References

Every source this page draws on, with its web address so you can read it yourself. Numbers in brackets elsewhere on the page point here.

[1] Savage Arms Bolt-Action Rimfire Manual — Mark I, Rascal, Mark II, Model 93, B.Mag — Savage Arms, Inc. manufacturer manual primary source
https://saweb.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/manuals/manual_rimfire_boltaction.pdf (checked 2026-09-14)
[2] What is the torque spec for my action screws? — Savage Arms (service.savagearms.com help center) website primary source
https://service.savagearms.com/hc/en-us/articles/214238343-What-is-the-torque-spec-for-my-action-screws (checked 2026-09-27)
[3] Mark II F | Accurate 22 LR for Target Shooting | Savage Arms — Savage Arms website primary source
https://savagearms.com/firearms/model/mark-ii-f (checked 2026-10-03)
[4] MDT Oryx Chassis System — User Manual (13694, Version 07.14.26), attached to MDT help-centre article 'ORYX Chassis Installation Guides' — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT) manufacturer manual secondary source
https://support.mdttac.com/hc/article_attachments/51468856863892 (checked 2026-10-11)
[5] MDT Field Stock — User Manual (13739, Version 03.3.26), attached to MDT help-centre article 'Field Stock Installation' (image-only PDF; read from the rendered page) — MDT Sporting Goods Ltd. (Modular Driven Technologies, MDT) manufacturer manual secondary source
https://support.mdttac.com/hc/article_attachments/51745558131092 (checked 2026-10-11)

Notes: CORRECTED on 2026-09-14 against the factory manual. The entry said to press a bolt release. These rimfires have no bolt release lever — the manual's procedure is to pull the trigger firmly while sliding the bolt out, with the safety off. Reassembly now carries the manual's requirement to check that the four digits on the bolt match the last four of the receiver serial, because bolts are fitted to individual rifles. Most modern Mark II rifles carry the AccuTrigger, which has a bladed safety in the trigger face and is user-adjustable within a specified range. Adjusting beyond that range or removing the blade produces an unsafe rifle.

Found something wrong? Corrections are the most valuable contribution to this project. Open an issue with the model, the step, and a source.