Is your Savage rifle ready for hunting season? There is nothing worse than pulling out your favorite deer rifle the week or night (you know who you are) before the season and finding something wrong. Maybe it was not cleaned, or it was damaged last season and not fixed. Whatever the cause, we want to help you have a successful hunting season this fall and take care of any repairs before opening day. Our service department has put together a pre-season checklist for your rifle, helpful tips for troubleshooting, and information on how to send your Savage to us for repair.  If you haven’t already, now is a great time to get your rifle ready for hunting season!

Firearms Checklist

As you prepare your gear for opening day, run through this checklist to make sure your rifle is in good working order.

WARNING! Always keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction. Make sure your firearm is completely unloaded and ensure that your workspace is void of ammunition at all times. The safety should be set to the Full Safe position.

1. Now is a great time to brush up on your firearm by reading the manual.
2. Is your firearm properly assembled?
   1. Check out the Firearms 101 section of our blog for helpful tips. 
3. Do you have the correct type of magazine for your firearm?
4. Does your magazine fit correctly in your rifle?
5. Does your ammunition feed without issue?
6. Are shells ejected properly?
7. Are there any obvious defects (rust, dents, scrapes, etc.) that could cause issues?
8. When was the last time you cleaned your firearm?
9. Is your scope mounted correctly?
   1. Read: How to Mount a Scope - Step by Step Guide
   2. Read: 5 Tips for Mounting a Scope
10. If the firearm is having accuracy issues, check action and scope mount screw torques.
    1. The rearmost trigger guard screw on Model 110s is NOT an action screw and should be hand tight only.  Do not overtighten! Read: How to Remove the Stock from a Savage Bolt Action Rifle
       
       

       Model	Action Screw Torque
       Axis (Polymer or wood stock)	40 inch pounds
       110 (Polymer or wood stock)	40 inch pounds
       Axis or 110 (chassis)	65 inch pounds
       B.MAG	40 inch pounds
       A Series	55 inch pounds
       Model 25	25 inch pounds
       Mark I, Mark II, 93, 93R17, B Series	15 inch pounds

11. Is your rifle still sighted in?
    1. Read: How to Sight In a Rifle
12. If you have a muzzle break, have you cleaned it and is it installed properly?
13. Does your trigger function within factory standards? If set incorrectly, this could lead to light strikes.
    1. Read: How to Adjust the AccuTrigger
14. Check the fit of your rifle and make necessary adjustments. 
    1. Remember: Only 110 and Impulse models have the adjustable AccuFit stocks. 
    2. Read: How to Adjust AccuFit
    3. Read: Why Rifle Fitment Matters

How To Contact Savage Arms Customer Service 

If you have any questions, need assistance, or need to order parts for your firearm, our customer service team is happy to help!

You can reach the service department by phone or email Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm ET. 

• Phone: 800-370-0708, choose option 1.
• Email: Send us a message 

If you are calling for parts, technical questions, or status of a repair on your firearm, make sure you have your serial number ready.  All parts orders require the serial number to ensure compatibility. 

How To Send Your Savage Rifle in for Repair

If your firearm needs expert help, our veteran gunsmiths are more than willing to take a look. 

First things first, please check your warranty. If you have owned your Savage firearm for a year or less, you may be still covered by your warranty. If there is a question whether the firearm should be returned for repair or parts should be purchased, please call 1-800-370-0708 (Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm ET). For more information about warranties or to register your new product, please visit the Warranty page.

All firearms are to be sent to Savage Arms at the owner's expense. Warranty repairs will be returned to the owner at Savage Arms' expense. Firearms will be repaired typically 3 weeks after receipt of payment in the order they were received. Make sure to consider the repair’s lead time with your hunting season. 

U.S. Customers

For warranty claims, proof of purchase must accompany the firearm. Pack the firearm in its original box if possible. If a similar suitable box is used, care should be taken to protect the barrel/muzzle from breaking through. Always pack with the assumption that the firearm will undergo rough handling during transit to Savage Arms. Enclose a brief note including:

• Your name, address and phone number 
• Serial number of the firearm
• Description of the problem you are having
• Bullet weight, bullet type, and manufacturer of the ammunition you are using
• Any other information which you feel may be helpful

SEND TO:
Savage Arms Attn: Service Department
100 Springdale Road
Westfield, MA 01085

Canadian Customers

Firearms owned by individuals in Canada cannot be returned directly to our service department in Westfield, MA due to import/export laws and must be send to Savage Arms Canada. There are NO other authorized locations in Canada. Do not send your gun to anyone other than Savage Arms Canada. Please include a letter with following information to return a firearm for service:

• Your name, address, phone number and email address
• A copy of owner’s Possession & Acquisition License
• A detailed description of the problem
• The type of ammunition used

SEND TO:
SAVAGE ARMS (CANADA)
248 Water Street PO Box 1240
Lakefield, Ontario K0L 2H0
P: 800-370-0708

International

Please contact your country’s Savage distributor for assistance with parts and repairs.

Find Your Distributor 

Good luck this season, and please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this year a success! Thank you from all of us at Savage!