The Savage Arms B22 Timberlite Thumbhole is a bolt-action .22 LR rifle with a carbon fiber wrapped barrel and thumbhole stock -- a combination that keeps weight down to 5.3 lbs while maintaining shot-to-shot consistency. The 18-inch threaded barrel (1/2x28) and 20 MOA Picatinny rail make it scope-ready without modifications. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: B22 Timberlite Thumbhole 
• Caliber: .22 LR 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Overall Length: 36 inches 
• Capacity: 10 + 1 rounds (10 round rotary magazine) 
• Weight: 5.3 lbs. 
• Stock Finish: Synthetic Grey/Black Web Thumbhole 
• Trigger System: AccuTrigger 
• Rate of Twist: 1-in-16" 
• Thread Pattern: 1/2x28 (threaded barrel) 
• Sights Type: Optic Ready with Picatinny rail 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable for pull weight, which is a meaningful advantage for precision work -- you can tune it to your preference without sending it to a gunsmith. The carbon fiber wrapped barrel reduces overall weight and dissipates heat faster than a standard steel contour barrel during extended sessions. The 20 MOA Picatinny rail is already mounted, so you can go straight to optic selection without buying additional bases. The fixed thumbhole stock gives a consistent hand position and improves stability during aimed fire. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Small Game Hunting: Lightweight and accurate at field distances, well-suited for squirrel or rabbit work. 
2. Sport Shooting: The adjustable AccuTrigger and rail mount suit silhouette and precision rimfire formats. 
3. New Shooter Training: Low recoil and manageable weight make the learning curve much shallower.

Owners of the B22 Timberlite consistently point to accuracy as the headline attribute. The rifle shoots well with quality .22 LR ammunition, and most users find the adjustable AccuTrigger one of its most practical features -- being able to set the pull weight to personal preference makes a real difference in precision shooting.

The bolt action is frequently described as smooth and the overall construction feels solid despite the light weight. Portability gets mentioned often by hunters who carry it through fields.

On the critical side, a handful of users report occasional feeding issues with certain .22 LR brands -- a common characteristic with rimfire rotary magazines and budget or bulk ammunition. A few owners also raise questions about long-term stock durability.

Overall, feedback skews strongly positive, and the rifle is regularly recommended for both beginners and experienced rimfire shooters who want a lightweight, accurate bolt gun.