Description
Most semi-auto .22s lean either practical or pretty. The Savage A22 Timber Thumbhole manages both. The laminate hardwood thumbhole stock gives it real presence on the rack, but the design earns its keep behind the trigger too. That thumbhole grip settles your hand into the same spot every time, which makes offhand shots steadier and long bench sessions a lot more comfortable. The stock is ambidextrous, so lefties are not left out, and dual sling studs make it easy to add a sling or a bipod for field work.
What Makes the A22 Timber Thumbhole Tick
Under the wood is Savage's proven A22 straight blowback action, a design known for cycling just about any standard velocity or high velocity .22 LR load you feed it. The 18 inch button-rifled carbon steel barrel uses the same thread-in headspacing system Savage builds into its centerfire rifles, which is a big part of why these guns shoot tighter groups than most people expect from a semi-auto rimfire. The muzzle comes threaded 1/2-28 with a cap installed, so adding a suppressor or muzzle device is a five minute job.
A Trigger Worth Talking About
The user-adjustable AccuTrigger is the feature that separates Savage rimfires from a lot of the competition. You get a crisp, clean break you can tune to your preference without a trip to a gunsmith, and that pays off whether you are stretching a .22 out to 100 yards or teaching a new shooter good habits. The 10-round rotary magazine sits flush with the stock, feeds smoothly, and keeps the rifle easy to carry and rest on a bag.
Setting It Up for the Range or the Field
There are no iron sights on this one, and that is by design. The receiver is set up for optics mounting, so plan on topping it with a rimfire scope or a red dot. Set up that way, this is a rifle that handles plinking, small game, and casual target work without breaking a sweat, and it looks better doing it than most rimfires in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms
- Model: A22 Timber Thumbhole
- Manufacturer Part Number: 47247
- UPC: 062654472473
- Caliber: .22 LR
- Action: Semi-Auto, Straight Blowback
- Capacity: 10 Rounds
- Magazine Type: Rotary
- Barrel Length: 18"
- Barrel Material: Blued Carbon Steel, Button Rifled
- Muzzle Threads: 1/2-28 with Thread Cap
- Twist Rate: 1:16"
- Stock: Ambidextrous Laminate Wood Thumbhole
- Trigger: User-Adjustable AccuTrigger
- Weight: 5.63 lbs
- Sights: None, Optics Ready
What’s Included
- Savage A22 Timber Thumbhole rifle
- One 10-round rotary magazine
- Muzzle thread protector cap
- Two-piece scope bases
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Savage A22 Timber Thumbhole come with sights?
No, this model ships without iron sights. The receiver is set up for optics mounting with included scope bases, so you will want to add a rimfire scope or red dot before heading to the range. Most owners run a 3-9x rimfire scope on these and are very happy with the results.
Is the barrel on the A22 Timber Thumbhole threaded for a suppressor?
Yes, the 18 inch barrel is threaded 1/2-28 at the muzzle, which is the standard thread pitch for most .22 caliber suppressors and muzzle devices. It ships with a thread protector cap installed to keep the threads clean until you are ready to use them.
What kind of ammo runs best in the Savage A22?
The A22 uses a straight blowback action designed to cycle standard and high velocity .22 LR reliably. Bulk plinking ammo generally runs fine, though like most semi-auto rimfires it tends to be most consistent with quality high velocity loads. Subsonic and standard velocity match ammo may not always cycle the action fully.
Can I adjust the trigger on the A22 Timber Thumbhole myself?
Yes, the AccuTrigger is user adjustable, so you can tune the pull weight to your preference at home using the included instructions. It breaks clean with minimal creep, which is a big reason Savage rimfires have such a strong reputation for accuracy in this class.




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