The Savage 12 Palma is a single-shot bolt-action rifle in .308 Win with a 30-inch free-floated stainless barrel, wood laminate adjustable stock, and satin gray receiver. It weighs 11.50 lbs with a 49.75-inch overall length and a 1:13" twist rate. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Savage 12 Palma 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 30" 
• Capacity: 1 round (Single Shot) 
• Trigger Type: AccuTrigger 
• Safety Mechanism: Lever Safety 
• Overall Length (OAL): 49.75" 
• Weight: 11.50 lbs 
• Stock Material: Wood Laminate 
• Finish Color: Satin Gray (Receiver) / Matte Stainless (Barrel) 
• Twist Rate: 1:13" 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The 30-inch heavy free-floated barrel is button-rifled for uniform bullet spin and designed for consistency at long range. The AccuTrigger adjusts for pull weight, giving a lighter break that reduces trigger jerk on precision shots. The adjustable laminate stock accommodates different shooting positions and can be configured for bench, prone, and prone competition stances. The drilled-and-tapped receiver handles scope mounting directly. 
 

Who It's For 

 
Competitive long-range and Palma-style shooters who want a purpose-built single-shot .308 Win. The 11.50 lb weight is appropriate for bench and prone use but rules it out as a field carry rifle. This is a precision shooting tool, not a hunting rifle. 
 

Usage 

 
Palma competition and long-range precision target shooting, including events at 1,000 yards. The .308 Win caliber is well-suited to Palma matches, and the 30-inch barrel extracts maximum velocity from the cartridge. The single-shot configuration is typical for this class of competition rifle.

The Savage 12 Palma .308 Win gets strong positive feedback from precision shooters and long-range competitors. Accuracy at extended distances is the consistent highlight, with the 30-inch barrel specifically praised for improving ballistic consistency and stability. The AccuTrigger's adjustability draws good marks from owners who find the ability to dial in pull weight meaningful for precision work.

The main practical criticism is weight. At 11.50 lbs, some owners find it cumbersome for any use outside of bench or prone shooting. The aesthetics also get occasional criticism, with a few owners preferring a more refined look than the laminate stock provides.

Overall the rifle earns respect within the precision shooting community for delivering what it's designed to do -- consistent accuracy at long range with a configurable trigger and stable platform.