Rascal Youth 22LR Bolt Action Rimfire Rife With Green Stock

About this product

The Savage Rascal is one of the most established names in youth-sized .22 LR rifles, and this listing is the green synthetic stock configuration priced at $219. Savage builds the entire Rascal line around teaching new shooters the fundamentals safely, starting with the fact that it's a single-shot rifle — there's no magazine to manage while a young shooter is still learning basic firearm handling.

Why does Savage build the Rascal as a single-shot instead of a repeater?

A single-shot action forces a deliberate, one-round-at-a-time loading process, which is exactly the pace most instructors want for a brand-new shooter's first rifle. There's no magazine to load, insert, or manage, and no risk of a young shooter losing track of how many rounds remain in a tube or box magazine. It's a design choice aimed squarely at safety and fundamentals over capacity or rate of fire.

What makes it properly sized for a young shooter?

The Rascal runs a 16.1-inch barrel and an overall length of about 32 inches, dramatically shorter than a standard adult .22 rifle, which keeps the length of pull and overall handling proportional to a smaller shooter. At roughly 2.66 pounds, it's light enough for a child to carry, mount, and hold steady without the fatigue a full-size rifle would cause. The barrel carries a target crown and a 1-in-16-inch twist rate, standard for accurate .22 LR performance at the ranges a new shooter typically starts at.

What safety features does it include?

Savage fits the Rascal with its AccuTrigger system, adjustable for pull weight as the young shooter grows and gains experience, and specifically engineered to help prevent an accidental discharge if the rifle is dropped. Combined with adjustable peep sights that can be dialed in as the shooter's technique improves, the Rascal is built to grow with a beginner over several seasons rather than being outgrown after one summer.

What does the green stock option offer over other colors?

Savage sells the Rascal across a range of colored synthetic stocks, letting a young shooter pick a color they're excited about — which genuinely helps with engagement for a first rifle. The green colorway sits within Savage's broader Rascal pricing, which spans roughly $179 for base configurations up to $329 for premium stock options like the Minimalist; this listing's $219 price point falls within that range for a colored-stock variant.

What should I confirm before ordering?

The Rascal is a right-handed-only design, so left-handed young shooters will need to adapt to a right-side bolt, which is common across youth single-shot rifles in this category. As a firearm, it transfers through your chosen licensed FFL dealer rather than shipping to your home, along with the standard background check and any required state waiting period for the purchasing adult.

What ammunition and accessories does a new Rascal owner need?

Standard-velocity .22 LR ammunition is the right starting point for a new shooter learning on the Rascal, since it produces less report and recoil than high-velocity hunting loads while still cycling and shooting accurately through the barrel's 1-in-16 twist. Beyond ammunition, most instructors recommend properly fitted eye and ear protection sized for a child rather than adult gear that doesn't seal or fit correctly, since protective equipment that doesn't fit well tends to get taken off rather than worn consistently.