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Savage Arms Model 10 sniper rifle

Savage Rifles: Fighting Terrorism in the Philippines

SUFFIELD, CONNECTICUT -- Savage Arms has delivered 111 custom Model 10 sniper rifles to the Philippine National Police.

The rifles are built on the Savage Model 10 action, with a 22" Savage heavy barrel and HS Precision fiberglass tactical stock. The barrel has a machined taper and thread to accommodate an Ops-Inc. Suppressor.

The PNP-SAF model also includes the Savage AccuTrigger, which is adjustable from 1.5 to 6 lbs.; Karsten adjustable cheek piece, one-piece scope rail and detachable box magazine. Each rifle was also shipped with a bipod and Storm case.

The rifles were delivered in May and already have been utilized successfully in operations with the Special Action Force, which is the main counterterrorism unit of the PNP.

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