Savage Arms cub User Guide

Safe ow n e rship is your re s p o n s i b i l i t y.
Please thoroughly read and understand this
manual before loading your firearm.

INSTRUCTION MANUA L

Keep firearms and ammunition away fro m
c h i l d ren. Lock unloaded firearms and
ammunition securely in separate locations.

Savage Arms recommends the use of good
quality high velocity factory manufactured
ammunition.

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Children are attracted to and can operate firearms that can cause severe injury

or death. Prevent child access by always keeping guns locked away and

unloaded when not in use. If you keep a loaded firearm where a child obtains

and improperly uses it, you may be fined or sent to prison.

BOLT ACTION RIMFIRE:
CUB

IMPORTANT! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOAD AND SHOOT YOUR RIFLE UNTIL YOU HAVE THOROUGHLY

READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND ARE FULLY FAMILIAR WITH ITS CONTENTS

WARNING

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ADVERTENCIA

A los niños los atraen las armas de fuego y las pueden hacer funcionar. Ellos

pueden causarses lesiones graves y la muerte. Evite que los niños tengan

acceso a las armas de fuego guardándolas siempre con llave y descargadas

cuando no las esté utilizando. Si usted tiene un arma de fuego cargada en un

lugar en que un niño tiene acceso a ella y la usa indebidamente, le pueden dar

una multa o enviarlo a la carcel.

248 Water Street
100 Springdale Road
Westfield, Massachusetts
USA 01085

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P.O. Box 1240

Lakefield, Ontario

CANADA K0L 2H0

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Congratulations on joining the Savage Arms
family of sporting firearms owners. With
reasonable care, your firearm should deliver
years of reliable service and perform to our
“legend of accuracy”.

For your convenience, this INSTRUCTION
MANUALhas been divided into 5 sections:

SECTION 1: 10 Commandments of Shooting Safety
SECTION 2: Basic Functions
SECTION 3: Rings And Bases For Mounting A

Scope

SECTION 4: Statement Of Limited Warranty
SECTION 5: CUB Series (Parts List and Diagram)

SECTI ON 1

10 COMMANDMENTS OF SHOOTING
S A F E T Y

(The following excerpts are from SAAMI bulletin
#081 1MM 7/97 BP. The entire booklet can be
obtained by calling: NATIONALSHOOTING
SPORTS FOUNDATION, 11 MILE HILLROAD,
NEWINGTON, CT 06470; 203-426-4358)

Firearms Safety Depends On You

From the time you pick up a firearm, you become
part of a system over which you have complete
control. You are the only part of the system that
can make a gun safe – or unsafe.

You can help meet this responsibility by enrolling
in hunter safety or shooter safety courses, if you
have not already done so. You must constantly
stress safety when handling firearms, especially
to children and non-shooters. Develop safe
shooting habits and remember firearms safety is
up to you. Make no mistake about it.

ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND GUNS DON’T MIX

1. ALWAYS KEEPTHE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION

This is the most basic safety rule. If everyone
handled a firearm so carefully that the muzzle
never pointed at something they didn’t intend to
shoot, there would be virtually no firearm
accidents. It’s as simple as that, and it’s up to you.

Never point your gun at anything you do not
intend to shoot. A safe direction means a
direction in which a bullet cannot possibly strike
anyone, taking into account possible ricochets
and the fact that bullets can penetrate walls and
ceilings. Even when “dry firing” with an unloaded
gun, you should never point the gun at an
unintended target.

This is your responsibility, and only you can
control it.

2. FIREARMS SHOULD BE UNLOADED WHEN
NOTACTUALLY IN USE

Firearms should be loaded only when you are
in the field or on the target range or shooting
area, ready to shoot. When not in use, firearms
and ammunition should be secured in a safe
place, separate from each other. It is your
responsibility to prevent children and
inexperienced adults from gaining access to
firearms or ammunition. A loaded gun has no
place in or near a vehicle or building.

Whenever you handle a firearm or hand it to
someone, always open the action immediately,
and visually check the chamber, receiver and
magazine to be certain they do not contain any
ammunition. Never assume a gun is unloaded –
check for yourself! While in the field, there will be
times when common sense and the basic rules of
firearms safety will require you to unload your
gun for maximum safety. When in doubt, unload
your gun!

3. DON’T RELY ON YOUR GUN’S “SAFETY”

Treat every gun as though it can fire at any time,
regardless of pressure on the trigger. The
“safety” on any gun is a mechanical device,
which, like any such device, can become

inoperable at the worst possible time. The safety
serves as a supplement to proper gun handling
but cannot possibly serve as a substitute for
common sense.

Never touch the trigger on a firearm until you
actually intend to shoot.

Your firearm is a precision instrument.
Regardless of the position of the safety, any
bump strong enough to actuate the firing
mechanism of a gun can cause it to fire. The
only time you can be absolutely certain that a gun
cannot fire is when the action is open and it is
completely empty. You and the safe gun handling
procedures you have learned are your gun’s
primary safeties.

4. BE SURE OF YOUR TARGETAND WHAT’S
BEYOND IT

No one can call a bullet back. Don’t shoot
unless you know exactly what your bullet is going
to strike. Be sure that your bullet will not injure
anyone or anything beyond your target. You
should keep in mind how far a bullet will travel if it
misses your intended target or ricochets in
another direction.

Be aware that even a .22 short bullet can
travel over 1

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miles and a high velocity

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cartridge, such as a 30-06, can project a bullet
more than 3 miles. Shotgun pellets can travel
500 yards, and shotgun slugs have a range of
over a half-mile.

5. USE CORRECT AMMUNITION
You must assume the serious responsibility of

using only the correct ammunition for your
firearm. Read and heed all warnings, including
those that appear in the gun’s instruction manual
and on the ammunition boxes. Using improper or
incorrect ammunition can destroy a gun and
cause serious personal injury. It only takes one
cartridge of improper caliber or gauge to wreck
your gun, and only a second to check each one
as you load it. Be absolutely certain that the
ammunition you are using matches the
specifications that are contained within the gun’s
instruction manual and the manufacturer’s
markings on the firearm barrel.

Hand loaded or reloaded ammunition deviating
from pressures generated by factory loads or
from competent recommendations specified in
reputable hand loading manuals can be
dangerous, and can cause severe damage to
guns and serious injury to the shooter.

Ammunition that has become very wet or has
been submerged in water should be discarded in
a safe manner. Do not spray oil or solvents on
ammunition or place ammunition in excessively
lubricated firearms.

Form the habit of examining every cartridge you
put in your gun. Never use damaged, old or
questionable ammunition – the money you save is
not worth the risk of possible injury or a ruined gun.

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WARNING

DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY
VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS
OR HANDLING AMMUNITION MAY RESULT IN
EXPOSURE TO LEAD AND OTHER
S U B S TANCES KNOWN TO CAUSE BIRT H
DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM A N D
OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE
A D E Q U ATE VENTILATION AT A L L T I M E S .
WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY A F T E R
EXPOSURE.

6. IF YOUR GUN FAILS TO FIRE WHEN THE
TRIGGER IS PULLED, HANDLE WITH CARE!

Occasionally, a gun may not fire when the trigger
is pulled. If this occurs, keep the muzzle pointed
in a safe direction. Keep your face away from the
breech. Then, carefully open the action, unload
the firearm and dispose of the cartridge in a safe
way.

Any time there is a cartridge in the chamber, your
gun is loaded and ready to fire – even if you’ve
tried to shoot and it did not go off. It could go off
at any time, so you must always remember
RULE #1 and WATCH THAT MUZZLE!

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7. ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND EAR
PROTECTION WHEN SHOOTING

All shooters should wear protective shooting
glasses and some form of hearing protectors
while shooting. Exposure to shooting noise can
damage hearing, and adequate vision protection
is essential. Wearing eye protection when
disassembling and cleaning any gun will also
help prevent the possibility of springs, spring
tensioned parts, solvents or other agents from
contacting your eyes. No target shooter, plinker
or hunter should ever be without them.

8. BE SURE THE BARREL IS CLEAR OF
OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE SHOOTING

Before you load your firearm, open the action
and be certain that there is no cartridge in the
chamber. Then glance through the barrel to be
sure it is clear of any obstruction. Even a small
piece of mud, snow, excess lubricating oil or
grease in the bore can cause dangerously
increased pressure, causing the barrel to bulge or
even burst when firing, which can cause injury to
the shooter and/or bystanders. Make it a habit to
clean the bore with a cleaning rod and patch to
wipe away anti-rust compounds in the gun each
time immediately before you shoot it. If the noise
or recoil on firing seems weak or doesn’t seem
quite “right”, cease firing immediately and be sure
to check that no obstruction or projectile has
become lodged in the barrel.

9. DON’TALTER OR MODIFY YOUR GUN,
AND HAVE GUNS SERVICED REGULARLY

Firearms are complicated mechanisms, which
are designed by experts to function properly in
their original condition. Any alteration or change
made to a firearm after manufacture can make
the gun dangerous and will usually void any
factory warranties. Do not jeopardize your safety
or the safety of others by altering the trigger,
safety or other mechanism of any firearm or
allowing unqualified persons to repair or modify
a gun.

Your gun is a mechanical device, which will
not last forever and is subject to wear. As such,
it requires periodic inspection, adjustment and
service.

10. LEARN THE MECHANISM AND HANDLING

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIREARM
YOU ARE USING

Not all firearms are the same. Consequently,
never handle any firearm without first having
thoroughly familiarized yourself with the particular
type of firearm you are using, the safe gun
handling rules for loading, unloading, carrying
and handling that firearm, and the rules of safe
gun handling in general. Locate the firearm’s
mechanical safety device and get familiar with the
feel and “on/off” positions.

You should always read and refer to the
instruction manual you received with your gun, or
if you have misplaced the manual, simply contact
the manufacturer for a free copy.

Having a gun in your possession is a
full-time job. You cannot guess; you
cannot forget. You must know how to
use, handle and store your firearm
safely. Do not use any firearm without
having a complete understanding of its
particular characteristics and safe use.
There is no such thing as a foolproof gun.

SEC TION 2

BASIC FUNCTIONS

PRIOR TO LOADING OR OPERAT I N G ,
FAMILIARIZE Y O U R S E L F T H O R O U G H LY
WITH THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
AND THE MAIN PARTS OFYOUR FIREARM.

FAILURE TO OBEY A SAFETY WARNING MAY
RESULT IN INJURY TO YOU AND/OR OTHERS.

KNOW HOW TO LOCATE AND OPERATE THE
SAFETY MECHANISM.

SAVAGE ARMS, (CANADA) INC. DISCLAIMS
ANYRESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR
INJURY WHICH RESULTS FROM ANY
MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGES THATARE
NOT A PART OF THE FIREARM AS
DELIVERED FROM THE FACTORY.

SAFETY
The safety is located on the right side of the

receiver.

1. To put ON SAFE, pull rearward on the
safety lever to fully expose the “S”. See
FIGURE 1.

ON SAFE

FIGURE 1

2. To take OFF SAFE, push the safety lever
forward to cover the “S” and fully expose the
red dot. See FIGURE 2.

OFF SAFE

FIGURE 2

CAUTION

WHEN CARRYING A LOADED FIREARM, THE
SAFETY MUST ALWAYS BE IN THE ON SAFE
POSITION.

THE ONLY TIME YOU CAN BE ABSOLUTELY
C E RTAIN THAT A GUN CANNOT FIRE IS
WHEN THE ACTION IS OPEN AND IT IS
COMPLETELY EMPTY OFAMMUNITION.

LOADING

FIREARMS SHOULD BE LOADED ONLY WHEN
YOU ARE IN THE FIELD, ON THE TARGET
RANGE, OR AT A SHOOTING AREA READY TO
SHOOT.

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A
SAFE DIRECTION.

USE ONLY THE CORRECT AMMUNITION
T H AT IS STAMPED ON THE SIDE OF T H E
BARREL.

LOOK THROUGH AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN
THE INSIDE OF THE BARREL AND CHAMBER
TO ASSURE THERE ARE NO POSSIBLE
OBSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO LOADING.

SAVAGE ARMS, (CANADA) INC. DISCLAIMS
ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE OR
INJURY WHICH RESULTS FROM THE USE OF
OTHER THAN FACTORY MANUFACTURED
AMMUNITION.

1. Move the safety fully rearward to the ON SAFE
position, locking the trigger mechanism.

2. Lift the bolt handle up and fully rearward.

3. Insert a cartridge into the chamber as shown in
FIGURE 3.

FIGURE 3

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