The Savage Mark I G is a single-shot bolt-action rifle chambered in .22 Short. It has a 21-inch blued barrel, hardwood stock, and weighs 5.5 lbs. The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting; open sights are included stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .22 Short 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 21 inches 
• Weight: 5.5 lbs 
• Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

The AccuTrigger is adjustable for pull weight, which lets shooters set a lighter break without sacrificing safety. The hardwood stock gives a solid feel and traditional look. Open sights work out of the box for short-range use, and the drilled/tapped receiver means adding a scope is straightforward if needed. 
 
Being a single-shot in .22 Short, it's deliberately simple. There's no magazine to load or manage, and .22 Short produces very low recoil and report, which makes it practical for introducing new shooters or taking small game quietly. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Small Game Hunting: .22 Short is adequate for rabbits and squirrels at close range and does less meat damage than centerfire calibers. 
• Target Shooting: Single-shot discipline encourages careful aim. The adjustable AccuTrigger helps with consistency. 
• Youth and Beginner Training: At 5.5 lbs with minimal recoil and a manageable action, it's a sensible first bolt gun.

Owners of the Savage Mark I G in .22 Short generally speak well of it, particularly for what it's designed to do.

Accuracy is a consistent positive. The bolt action and AccuTrigger combination produces tight groups at typical .22 Short distances, and users find it more accurate than the caliber's reputation might suggest.

The AccuTrigger gets specific praise for being adjustable and crisp. For a rifle in this price range, having a user-tuneable trigger is a genuine advantage, and most owners use it to set a lighter pull than the factory default.

Build quality is considered solid. The hardwood stock and blued steel give it a traditional look and feel that holds up to regular use. Nothing exotic, but nothing that fails early either.

The single-shot action is seen as either a feature or a limitation depending on the buyer. For teaching fundamentals or hunting where shot discipline matters, it's fine. For high-volume plinking, people typically look elsewhere.

Affordability is a recurring theme. The Mark I G delivers more trigger quality and accuracy than its price suggests, which makes it a frequently recommended entry-level bolt gun.

The main limitation noted is caliber availability. .22 Short is less common than .22 LR on store shelves, so some owners have to plan ahead or order online.