The Savage Arms Model 25 Lightweight Varmint Thumbhole is a bolt-action rifle in .204 Ruger with a 24-inch button-rifled medium contour barrel and a detachable box magazine. At 8.3 lbs it is heavier than a hunting rifle but solid on a rest for varmint work. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .204 RUGER 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 4 Rounds (Detachable Box Magazine) 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Weight: 8.3 lbs 
• Safety: Manual Thumb Safety 
• Trigger Type: AccuTrigger 
• Stock Type: Fixed Thumbhole Stock 
   

Detailed Features 

The AccuTrigger allows pull weight adjustment, giving shooters a crisp release set to their preference. The medium contour button-rifled barrel is free-floating, which reduces barrel contact with the stock and helps consistency. The thumbhole stock improves grip control and keeps your hand positioned the same way shot after shot. The detachable 4-round box magazine makes reloading straightforward in the field.

Users consistently cite accuracy as the Model 25's main strength. The .204 Ruger's flat trajectory and the Savage AccuTrigger combination produces tight groups. The trigger system's adjustability gets specific praise. The rifle handles the varmint hunting role well, and most owners consider it good value for the performance. Criticisms are limited: some shooters find the stock ergonomics less comfortable for extended bench sessions and would prefer more adjustability. Ammunition availability and cost for .204 Ruger come up occasionally as practical considerations compared to more common calibers.