The Savage 25 Lightweight Varminter (Savage part no. 18526) is a bolt-action rifle chambered in .223 Remington and built around a stainless 24-inch barrel cut with a 1:9-inch twist, matched to the varmint and predator bullets the cartridge is known for. A satin wood laminate stock gives the rifle a stiffer, more weather-tolerant platform than plain hardwood while keeping a classic look on the bench or in a truck rack. The action feeds from a detachable box magazine holding 4 rounds plus one in the chamber, and the receiver comes drilled and tapped for a scope base, so it is ready for glass without extra machining. A manual thumb safety keeps the rifle simple to run for shooters who split time between varmint stands and the reloading bench. Savage built the 25 Varminter for accuracy-focused shooters who want a repeatable, easy-to-scope .223 without paying for a full custom rig.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .223 Remington/5.56 NATO, a flat-shooting round built for varmint and predator work.
• Fitted with a 24-inch stainless barrel for corrosion resistance and a long sight radius.
• Cut with a 1:9-inch twist, matched to common .223 varmint bullet weights.
• Feeds from a 4+1 detachable box magazine for quick reloads at the varmint stand.
• Wears a satin wood laminate stock that resists warping better than solid hardwood.
• Ships with a receiver drilled and tapped for a scope base, ready for glass out of the box.
• Runs a manual thumb safety for simple, predictable operation.
• The action is bolt-action, manually cycled for reliable, repeatable accuracy.
• The barrel measures 24 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 25 Varminter built for? It is a bolt-action .223 Remington rifle built around a stainless barrel and laminate stock for varmint and predator shooting.

Does it come with a scope? No, but the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base, so mounting glass does not require extra gunsmithing.

How many rounds does it hold? It feeds from a detachable box magazine holding 4 rounds, plus one in the chamber.

Buy the Savage 25 Lightweight Varminter Rifle

Add a purpose-built .223 varmint rifle from Savage to the truck rack, backed by a stainless barrel and laminate stock built for long days at the stand. It sits well alongside the rest of our bolt action rifles selection. As a firearm, it ships from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop to your local FFL for transfer — contact us and we will have it on its way as soon as it’s ready.