When a rifle fits you, you’ll shoot better and more accurately. One major aspect of rifle fitment is the comb height. The comb is where your cheek rests on the stock, and it’s important for properly lining up your eye with your scope or sights. If you have to crouch your head down to get a good sight picture, the comb height is too high, and you need to lower it. If you have to strain your neck upwards causing your cheek to lose firm contact with the stock, the comb height is too low, and you need to raise it. The Savage A22 Takedown comes with two sets of spacers, which allow you to adjust the comb height for a better fitting rifle. This guide will walk you through how to adjust the A22 Takedown cheek piece.

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. Safety glasses should be worn.

Models

• A22 Takedown

How to Adjust the A22 Takedown Cheek Piece

1. Remove the magazine
2. Lock the bolt open
3. Ensure that the firearm is clear of ammunition
4. Set the safety to the full safe position
5. Using a 3/32” Allen wrench, loosen and remove the two screws in the top of the cheek piece
6. Remove the cheek piece
7. Select the appropriate pair of spacers. Spacers can be found in a bag in the packing kit. Be sure to use the same size spacers in order for the cheek piece to sit properly. Use the smaller pair of spacers for a medium comb height. Use the bigger pair of spacers for a tall comb height.
8. Set the spacers over the threaded holes
9. Make sure the notch in the top of the buttstock is facing the rear of the stock
10. Set the cheek piece carefully over spacers aligned with the threaded holes
11. Reinstall the two screws through the cheek piece and spacers
12. Tighten screws until they are hand tight

When the spacers are not in use, they can be stored on the pegs in the buttstock storage compartment.

Check out this video to see how to adjust the comb height on the A22 Takedown for a perfect fit. 

Safe firearm ownership is your responsibility. When something does not sound, feel, or look right, seek the advice of a professional gunsmith immediately.

If you have any questions, please refer to your owner’s manual and call our customer service team at 1-800-370-0708 (Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm ET)