Stevens 560 Field
Stevens · Shotgun · In Production · 2023
Also known as: Savage Stevens 560
Overview
The Stevens 560 Field is an affordable gas-operated semi-automatic hunting shotgun chambered in 12 gauge, introduced in 2023 under Savage Arms' value-priced Stevens brand. It combines a lightweight 7075 aluminum-alloy receiver and hard chrome-lined barrel with a Turkish walnut stock and forend, a raised ventilated rib with a fiber-optic front sight and mid-bead, and a three-choke (IC, IM, F) tube set. The 3-inch chamber cycles both 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch loads.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3175 g (112.0 oz) |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | None |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12 ga, 12 bore
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Crossbolt Safety
- Features: Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Action, 7075 Aluminum Alloy Receiver, Hard Chrome-Lined Barrel, Turkish Walnut Stock And Forend With Stippled Grip, Raised Ventilated Rib With Matted Top, Fiber-Optic Front Sight And Mid-Bead Sight, Three Choke Tubes (IC, IM, F), Oversized Controls
Variants
- Stevens 560 Compact — Compact
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: Turkey
Notes
Manufactured in Turkey for Savage Arms. Offered with 26-inch or 28-inch barrels; full-size length of pull is 14.5 inches. Magazine holds five 2 3/4-inch shells or three 3-inch shells. MSRP around $499.
Background
The Stevens name dates to J. Stevens Arms & Tool Company of 1864 and survives today as Savage Arms' budget label; the imported 560 revived it for a sub-$500 gas semi-auto aimed squarely at first-time waterfowl and upland hunters.