Savage B-Series

Savage B22: The .22 LR Standard

The B22 is the core of the B-Series line — a .22 LR bolt-action with a 10-round rotary magazine, Savage’s user-adjustable AccuTrigger, and a 21-inch button-rifled barrel. It’s available in standard (wood or synthetic stock), FV-SR (heavy threaded barrel for suppressor use), and BNS-SR (laminate stock with threaded barrel). The B22 FV-SR is one of the most popular suppressed rimfire hosts on the market — a threaded, heavy-barreled .22 LR bolt gun with a quality trigger for under $400.

Savage B22 Precision: Chassis Rimfire

The B22 Precision drops the B22 action into a machined aluminum chassis with an adjustable length of pull, adjustable cheek riser, and an AICS-pattern magazine well that accepts MDT and Magpul 10-round .22 LR magazines. It’s designed for NRL22 (National Rifle League .22) competition — the fastest-growing rimfire precision sport — and serves as an affordable practice platform for centerfire PRS shooters who want to train the same fundamentals at rimfire cost.

Savage B17: .17 HMR

The B17 chambers .17 HMR (Hornady Magnum Rimfire), pushing a 17-grain bullet at 2,550 fps for flat-shooting varmint and small-game performance out to 150+ yards. It’s the rimfire equivalent of a varmint rifle — devastating on prairie dogs, ground squirrels, and coyotes at ranges where .22 LR runs out of steam. Available in the same stock and barrel configurations as the B22.

Savage B22 Magnum: .22 WMR

The B22 Magnum chambers .22 WMR for shooters who want more energy than .22 LR but less velocity and noise than .17 HMR. It fills the middle ground — better small-game performance than .22 LR, less wind sensitivity than .17 HMR, and more affordable ammunition than .17 HMR.

AccuTrigger: Why It Matters on a Rimfire

Savage’s AccuTrigger is user-adjustable from roughly 2.5 to 6 lbs without tools or gunsmithing, with a crisp break and minimal creep. On a rimfire rifle where you’re shooting tiny groups at 50–100 yards, trigger quality is one of the most important variables. The AccuTrigger on the B-Series is among the best factory triggers in the rimfire bolt-action market.

B-Series vs. Mark II / Model 93

The Mark II (.22 LR) and Model 93 (.22 WMR / .17 HMR) are Savage’s entry-level rimfire bolt guns — lower price, basic trigger, and simpler stock design. The B-Series adds the AccuTrigger, a more ergonomic stock with a vertical pistol grip, and a 10-round rotary magazine (vs. the Mark II’s 5- or 10-round detachable box). For plinking and basic target shooting, the Mark II is fine. For precision rimfire, NRL22 competition, or suppressed use, the B-Series is worth the step up.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Savage B-Series for suppressed shooting?
The B22 FV-SR — heavy threaded barrel, AccuTrigger, synthetic stock, designed specifically as a suppressor host.

Is the B22 Precision good for NRL22?
Yes — it’s one of the most popular entry-level NRL22 rifles, with the chassis, adjustable stock, and AccuTrigger that competition requires.

B22 vs. Ruger 10/22 for .22 LR?
Different platforms entirely. The Ruger 10/22 is a semi-auto with the largest aftermarket in rimfire. The B22 is a bolt-action with a superior trigger for accuracy work. Semi-auto for fun, bolt-action for precision.

What magazine does the B-Series use?
A proprietary 10-round rotary magazine. The B22 Precision uses AICS-pattern .22 LR magazines from MDT or Magpul.

See Also: Savage Arms • Savage Mark II • Savage 93 • .22 Rifles • .22 LR Ammo • .22 WMR Ammo • Suppressors