Hot on the heels of Winchester announcing the new 21 Sharp rimfire cartridge, Savage has already got rifles chambered for it. They’re offering four models to start with. So far they’re all bolt actions, and they’re all reasonably priced. Models start at just $269 with the Mark II F. The most expensive model is the Mark II Minimalist at an MSRP of $389. If you’re wanting to check out what the 21 Sharp has to offer, at least you can jump into it at a decent price.
Savage already has a robust line of rimfire rifles, so it makes sense for them to be at the forefront of 21 Sharps development. The new rifles will let shooters take advantage of the 21’s performance in proven, existing rifle platforms.
Cost is always a concern with new firearms cartridges but Savage notes that the 21 Sharp is pretty affordable even being brand new. It’s priced between the .22 LR and the .22 Magnum. Being that it gives ballistic performance between those two rounds that makes sense. It should offer superior accuracy to either as well from what Winchester is saying.
Savage is inititally offering the 21 Sharp in three MARK II models and one B Series model. All four models are bolt actions to start, although I’m curious how the round will work in a semi automatic as well. For whatever reason I’d be curious what something like a Beretta Model 21A Bobcat would be like in 21 Sharp. But we’re talking Savage right now, so let’s look at the models offered.
The B Series F rifle is geared towards target shooters. It has a button-rifled barrel for precision shooting coupled with an ergonomic stock. It wil be available in both left and right-hand models as well.
Variations of the Mark II make up Savage’s other 21 Sharp offerings. All of them feature the excellent Savage AccuTrigger. The Mark II F is a workhorse with its rugged synthetic stock. The Mark II F Minimalist Green is a slick compact and lightweight option that should be popular with hunters and youth shooters. The Mark II FV-SR has a shorter 16.5-inch threaded barrel and an optics-ready rail. Between the B series and the various MK II models folks interested in the new 21 Sharp will have a lot of affordable options to choose from if they want to check out the round right away.
Part No. / Description / MSRP
26741 / MARK II F 21 Sharp / $269
28741 / MARK II FV-SR 21 Sharp / $309
26743 / MARK II Minimalist Green 21 Sharp / $389
70242 / B21 F 21 Sharp / $329
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MARK II F 21 Sharp
MARK II FV-SR 21 Sharp
MARK II Minimalist Green 21 Sharp
B21 F 21 Sharp
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