Savage Arms 13820 Rascal Youth .22 LR 16.13" 1-Round Bolt-Action Rifle

The Savage Arms 13820 Rascal Youth .22 LR 16.13" 1-Round Bolt-Action Rifle is purpose-built for introducing young shooters and new marksmen to centerfire marksmanship fundamentals. Designed specifically for shooters with smaller frames, this rifle removes barriers to entry by combining a lightweight platform with ergonomic proportions that encourage proper shooting technique without fatigue. The .22 LR caliber delivers low recoil, minimal report, and economical ammunition costs—critical factors for extended training sessions and skill development in youth and entry-level shooting programs.

Built on Savage's proven bolt-action platform, the Rascal Youth features a 16.13-inch barrel that balances handling speed with velocity retention for consistent accuracy downrange. The single-round loading design eliminates magazine complexity and forces deliberate shot discipline, a hallmark of quality firearms instruction. Weighing just 5 pounds, the rifle's compact dimensions (42 inches overall length) ensure manageable control and reduced fatigue during multi-shot practice sessions. The bolt-action mechanism provides mechanical simplicity, straightforward takedown for maintenance, and the safety redundancy that makes this platform ideal for supervised training environments.

Law enforcement academies, 4-H shooting sports programs, and military basic marksmanship instructors rely on this platform for its predictability and low-cost-per-round operation. The Rascal Youth excels in indoor range settings and outdoor youth shooting competitions where accuracy and trigger control take priority over sustained fire capability. Compatible with standard .22 LR ammunition (subsonic and standard velocity), this rifle integrates seamlessly into any training curriculum focused on fundamental marksmanship, sight picture development, and trigger management before advancing to centerfire platforms.