NRA Gun of the Week: Savage Arms Renegauge Waterfowl

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posted on August 28, 2020
Savage Arms came to market in 2020 with an American-made shotgun and caught the attention of the industry. Brand loyalists who have come to know Savage for its accurate and affordable rifles now have a product that opens the doors to new adventures and opportunities. The Savage Arms Renegauge is a 12-gauge semi-automatic that is host to patented features, from its operated system to creature comforts. The Renegauge is built to deliver consistency through the harshest conditions.

Right-side view of Savage Renegauge Waterfowl shotgun shown on white background with text on image noting make and model.

Inside the Renegauge is Savage Arms’ patented Dual Regulating Inline Valve (D.R.I.V.) gas system. The system results in consistent operation while lessening recoil, which translates to shot-to-shot consistency shotgunners require, especially hardened waterfowlers. The system helps keep the action cleaner and cooler. Melonite treating and chrome plating further mitigate corrosion.

Man wearing a ballcap and protective shooting gear aiming a shotgun down range.

Savage provides a synthetic stock with its Renegauge that includes a buffer system for recoil management. Also included to combat recoil is a removable cheekpiece and ultra-soft recoil pad consisting of a gel-like material. Our testing has proven the material to effectively dampen recoil transfer to the shooter. Savage supplies stock spacers to adjust length of pull, as well, various-height cheekpieces are available. Drop and cast adjustment shims come standard.

Man wearing a ballcap and protective shooting gear aiming a waterfowl shotgun.

The Renegauge 12-ga. shotgun comes with an aluminum receiver, 24”, 26” and 28” barrel options depending on model. The Renegauge Waterfowl model provided for testing purposes is supplied with a 28” carbon steel barrel, which has been fluted and threaded for Benelli/Beretta-style choke tubes. Savage ships its Renegauge with a hard-sided case.

Watch our NRA Gun of the Week video above to learn more about Savage Arms Renegauge 12-gauge. shotgun.

Savage Arms Renegauge Specifications
Manufacturer: Savage Arms
Action Type: gas-piston-operated semi-automatic shotgun
Gauge: 12; 3”
Receiver: aluminum
Barrel: 28” carbon steel
Sights: ventilated rib, fiber optic
Magazine: four-round capacity tubular
Stock: synthetic
Finish: Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Blades
Overall Length: 49.5”
Weight: 8 lbs.

MSRP: $1,549.00
savagearms.com

Further Reading:
Savage Renegauge: A Serious Rifle Maker’s Take on a Serious Shotgun
AccuFit: The New Shape of Savage
Back to Basics: Silencers
Back to Basics: How Semi-Automatic Firearms Work

Extras:
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First Look: Savage Renegauge Shotgun

Field Tested: Savage 110 Precision Rifle

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