Savage Adds .223, .350 Legend and Compact Stocks to Model 334
Savage Arms is rounding out its budget-friendly Model 334 bolt-action line for 2026, adding two new chamberings and a pair of compact-sized rifles aimed at smaller-statured shooters and hunters who want options beyond the original lineup.
Snapshot
American Rifleman details the expanded Model 334 line: .223 Rem. and .350 Legend chamberings with their barrel lengths, new Compact rifles in Turkish walnut with a 12.75-inch length of pull, and prices from $459 to $629. The changes broaden an entry-level bolt-action line toward varmint shooters, straight-wall hunters and smaller-statured shooters.
Key points
- New calibers: American Rifleman reports Savage is adding .223 Rem. and .350 Legend to the 334's chambering list, joining .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win., .270 Win., and .30-06 Sprg.
- Barrel lengths: The .223 Rem. version gets a 20-inch barrel, while the .350 Legend, a straight-wall cartridge built for hunting regulations in certain states, runs an 18-inch barrel.
- Compact models: New Compact variants shorten length-of-pull from 14.5 to 12.75 inches and come stocked in Turkish walnut, available in .223 Rem., .243 Win., 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win., and .350 Legend, each with an 18.5-inch barrel except the .350 Legend's 18-inch tube. MSRP is $629.
- Pricing and stock options: Standard .223 Rem. and .350 Legend models run $459 for black synthetic stocks or $629 for walnut, according to the outlet.
Quick take
The 334 has carved out a niche as Savage's entry-level centerfire option since 2023, and these additions make sense: .223 Rem. covers varmint and light-game shooters, while .350 Legend addresses the growing straight-wall hunting market. The compact models fill a real gap for younger or smaller shooters who need a shorter length-of-pull without stepping up to a pricier platform.
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