Savage 18526 25 Lightweight Varminter | .223 Rem | 24 in

The Savage 25 Lightweight Varminter is a bolt-action rifle designed to balance agility with accuracy. It features a 24″ medium-contour carbon steel barrel, AccuTrigger adjustable to the factory range, and a brown laminate stock with pillar bedding for consistent performance. For an optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this rifle, consider the Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40 for general varmint work and medium-range precision shooting.

Applications: varmint hunting and precision varmint/target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The action is Bolt Action.
• The caliber is .223 REM/5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 24 inches for balanced handling.
• The twist rate is 1:9.
• The trigger is AccuTrigger and is adjustable from 2.5–3.25 lbs.
• The rifle includes Weaver-style scope bases for mounting optics.
• The action features triple pillar bedding for improved stability.
• The bolt is a 3-lug design with a 60-degree throw to allow low scope mounting.
• The stock is brown laminate.
• The finish is reported inconsistently across sources; verification recommended.
• The capacity is reported inconsistently across sources; verification recommended (4 vs 4+1).
• The rifle is drilled & tapped for optics and ships with a detachable box magazine.
• The overall length is 43.75 inches.
• Reported weight varies in source material; verification recommended (8.25 lb vs 8.5 lb).
• The UPC is 011356185266.

The Model 25 Lightweight Varminter is built around practical features that support accurate varmint work: a medium-contour 24″ barrel, bedding and a user-adjustable AccuTrigger. It suits shooters who want a stable shooting platform with modern scope mounting and a laminate stock that resists weathering better than plain wood. Its design emphasizes repeatable accuracy and straightforward field use.

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