Savage Striker
Savage Arms · Pistol · Discontinued · 1998
Also known as: Savage Model 510 Striker, Savage Model 516 Striker
Overview
The Savage Striker is a bolt-action hunting and metallic silhouette pistol produced by Savage Arms from 1998 to 2005. Built on the short-action variant of the Savage Model 110 rifle, it pairs a 14-inch (360 mm) barrel with a composite center-grip stock and was offered in calibers ranging from .223 Remington up to .308 Winchester. The Model 510 was the standard right-handed version, while the Model 516 reversed the bolt for left-handed shooters, both feeding from a small two- or three-round detachable box magazine.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2860 g (100.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 570 mm (22.44") |
| Barrel Length | 360 mm (14.17") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 2 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 760 m/s (2493 fps) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Stainless |
Calibers
- .308 Winchester · primary · 7.62x51mm NATO — also known as .308 Win, 308 Winchester, 7.62x51mm NATO
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Ambidextrous Grip, Center Grip Stock, Left Side Loading Port, Left Side Charging Handle, Scope Mount Base
Variants
- Savage Model 510 Striker - Right Handed
- Savage Model 516 Striker - Left Handed
Production
Production years: 1998-2005
Discontinued in 2005; offered across the 510 (right-handed) and 516 (left-handed) model lines.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Savage Arms
Discontinued: 2005
Notes
Originally sold with a center-grip composite stock; a rear-grip variant was later offered, extending overall length to roughly 610 mm. The action used different bolt heads depending on the cartridge rim group and accepted standard small-shank Savage barrels.
Background
The Striker grew out of the metallic silhouette and handgun-hunting boom of the 1990s, when shooters wanted rifle-caliber accuracy in a single-handed package. By mounting a short Savage 110 action in a composite center-grip stock, the Striker delivered .308 Winchester ballistics from a 14-inch barrel for long-range varmint and big-game hunting.