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Savage Arms has long been a respected name in rimfire shooting. In 2025, the company shook up the market by launching two new platforms that embrace tradition while adding modern engineering: the Revel Classic, a nostalgic yet updated lever-action rimfire rifle, and the RXR22, a modular semi-automatic rimfire rifle platform. Together they highlight Savage’s dedication to both heritage and innovation.
The lever-action rifle is a truly American classic—beloved for small-game hunting, plinking, and cowboy-style nostalgia. The Revel Classic celebrates that history while benefitting from Savage’s modern manufacturing precision.
Meanwhile, rimfire shooters seeking a semi-auto with contemporary ergonomics and modularity now have the RXR22. It’s designed to compete with other leading semi-auto rimfire rifles, offering accuracy and customization for sport, training, and recreational shooting.
The Revel Classic is Savage’s fresh take on a lever-action rimfire rifle. While staying true to the clean lines and operation that lever-gun fans love, it introduces improved materials and production techniques for better accuracy, smoother cycling, and long-lasting durability.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Calibers | .22 LR / .22 WMR (initial launch options) |
| Action | Lever-action, tubular magazine-fed |
| Barrel Length | 20″ cold-hammer-forged barrel |
| Stock | American walnut or synthetic (depending on model) |
| Receiver | Machined steel, drilled and tapped for optics |
| Capacity | 15+1 (.22 LR) / 11+1 (.22 WMR) |
| Sights | Adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, brass-bead front |
| Finish | Blued steel barrel and receiver |
The Revel Classic shoulders like a traditional lever-gun, offering a nostalgic feel but with improved out-of-the-box accuracy thanks to Savage’s barrel quality. The tubular magazine feeds reliably and the smooth cycling action makes it fun for plinking sessions or small-game hunts.
With the RXR22, Savage enters the competitive semi-automatic rimfire rifle arena, targeting shooters who want the modularity and performance of a contemporary rimfire platform. The RXR22 blends precision manufacturing with a feature set aimed at both serious rimfire enthusiasts and newcomers.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Caliber | .22 LR (initial launch) |
| Action | Semi-automatic, blowback-operated |
| Barrel Length | 16.5″ or 18″ options with threaded muzzle (1/2×28) |
| Stock/Chassis | Modular polymer or lightweight aluminum options |
| Trigger | Adjustable single-stage Savage AccuTrigger |
| Magazine | 10- or 25-round detachable box magazines |
| Receiver | Picatinny top rail integrated for optics |
| Sights | Flip-up iron sights (selected models) |
| Weight | ~5.5 – 6 lbs depending on configuration |
The RXR22 exhibits excellent handling characteristics. Its light weight and responsive trigger encourage precision work from the bench or fun reactive-target shooting. The modular design makes it easy for users to personalize the rifle for recreational shooting, small-game hunting, or rimfire competitions.
Both rifles share Savage’s attention to rimfire accuracy, but they appeal to different kinds of shooters:
For many Savage fans, the two rifles complement each other—one satisfying the love for classic lever-guns, the other opening the door to contemporary rimfire performance.
Both rifles benefit from Savage’s long-established reputation for accurate barrels and reliable actions. Early range reports highlight the Revel Classic’s smooth cycling and improved precision compared to older lever-gun rimfires, and the RXR22’s clean-running blowback system that cycles bulk .22 LR without hiccups.
By introducing both the Revel Classic and RXR22 in the same year, Savage Arms demonstrates that rimfire innovation can honor tradition while meeting modern demands. The Revel Classic rekindles the charm of lever-gun shooting with contemporary accuracy and reliability, while the RXR22 provides a forward-looking semi-auto platform for today’s rimfire enthusiasts.
Whether you’re a hunter, plinker, or competition shooter, Savage’s 2025 rimfire lineup offers compelling new choices that highlight the brand’s commitment to accessible performance and enduring quality.
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