Savage’s NEW Action - the straight pull Impulse

[SCSCHNUR]

Very interesting. I've seen the Heym and always thought it was innovative. Anyone snag any pics though before it was all taken down? I'm late to the party it seems and can't find anything.

LOOK UP SAVAGE IMPULSE HOG HUNTER.

 

[Hedlally]

The most popular straight pull rifle system in the world is the Blaser rifle, the second (and currently available worldwide including the US) design being the R8. Of German dest and manufacture, this system with one stock (in synthetic or good to exceptional grades of wood) in thumb hole, traditional or chassis design, will accommodate at least 30 different calibers in several barrel weights and profiles including normal, semi, fluted, heavy and Safari. The gun can accept either a right or left hand bolt and the bolt head (for different classes of cases, mini to magnum - 223 to 500 Jeffrey) changes in less than 10 seconds with your thumbnail as the only tool. The barrels are hammer forged and all of my barrels are moa and sub moa. The trigger is exceptional and stock design minimizes recoil. Additionally, either alloy or steel internal bedding chassis and in stock recoil reduction systems will vary the weight and recoil based on the configuration you choose. Fast reload, minimum muzzle rise, minimum felt recoil and exceptional accuracy. The only fault with the system is cost, but once you own one you will sell some of your safe Queens for more barrels and a second stock.

 

[Loper]

Savage put the info back on the site and sent out an email introducing the action. However, the original link in the beginning of the thread no longer works.

Here is the new link.

Impulse | Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle | Savage Arms

Experience the natural feel, lightning-fast speed and exceptional accuracy of the Impulse straight pull bolt action rifle from Savage Arms. Learn more!

savagearms.com

 

[22lr]

Color me intrigued. Anyone seen weight stats yet?

But dang it, I dont know if I can stop using my Win-70... sometimes its difficult being stuck in my ways...

 

[BjornF16]

Color me intrigued. Anyone seen weight stats yet?

But dang it, I dont know if I can stop using my Win-70... sometimes its difficult being stuck in my ways...

6.5 CM, 22" barrel, 8.8 lbs

Heavy

 

[22lr]

6.5 CM, 22" barrel, 8.8 lbs

Heavy

Well dang, o well, makes it easy to hold off on it just yet. But at 8.8lbs it probably shoots like a dream...

 

[Apollo117]

6.5 CM, 22" barrel, 8.8 lbs

Heavy

Agreed. That's heavy.

Most of the weight must be in the steel barrel. The Accustock is about 2lbs. I can't imagine an aluminum receiver adding a lot of weight. It's probably about 2lbs too.

If the Impulse catches on, maybe Savage will release a version that's more like the model 110 Storm series. I'd be a lot more interested if they reduced the Impulse weight to about 7lbs.

 

[Marbles]

I almost bought a used Mauser straight pull about 10 years ago. At the time some research reveled the M1996s had reliability issues, so I passed it up. It is an interesting concept, but if I'm going to ditch the simplicity of a lift bolt action I would prefer a pump.

 

[z987k]

8.5-9lbs. Pass.

 

[manitou1]

Man, it just gives me the chills to think 65,000 psi is being held back by round bearings sticking less than 1/8" out into the chamber... just inches from my face. Obviously I'm no engineer, but it just looks less solid than traditional bolt lock ups.
That being said, it does have appeal.

 

[FLAK]

Looks like they maintained their ugly/clunkiness.

 

[new2mud]

Man, it just gives me the chills to think 65,000 psi is being held back by round bearings sticking less than 1/8" out into the chamber... just inches from my face. Obviously I'm no engineer, but it just looks less solid than traditional bolt lock ups.
That being said, it does have appeal.

I hear you. But check this out—over 150k psi:

https://www.norhunt.no/blog/heym-sr30-trykktest

Has been proven safe for decades.

 

[bruceleroy]

I hear you. But check this out—over 150k psi:

https://www.norhunt.no/blog/heym-sr30-trykktest

Has been proven safe for decades.

Thats a cool test. 100k psi is no joke

 

[kpk]

Could make a big difference in PRS. Quicker times can mean a win.

PRS generally avoid Savage because they change everything so often. Screw spacing, bolt release, etc. As soon as a company comes out with aftermarket support Savage goes and changes something. I think the changes they make are generally better for 90% of the people buying them though.

 

[TomJoad]

The most popular straight pull rifle system in the world is the Blaser rifle, the second (and currently available worldwide including the US) design being the R8. Of German dest and manufacture, this system with one stock (in synthetic or good to exceptional grades of wood) in thumb hole, traditional or chassis design, will accommodate at least 30 different calibers in several barrel weights and profiles including normal, semi, fluted, heavy and Safari. The gun can accept either a right or left hand bolt and the bolt head (for different classes of cases, mini to magnum - 223 to 500 Jeffrey) changes in less than 10 seconds with your thumbnail as the only tool. The barrels are hammer forged and all of my barrels are moa and sub moa. The trigger is exceptional and stock design minimizes recoil. Additionally, either alloy or steel internal bedding chassis and in stock recoil reduction systems will vary the weight and recoil based on the configuration you choose. Fast reload, minimum muzzle rise, minimum felt recoil and exceptional accuracy. The only fault with the system is cost, but once you own one you will sell some of your safe Queens for more barrels and a second stock.

This ^^^

Not savage dollars but if I wanted a straight pull these guys own it. The driven hunt market in EU has created sustained innovation here since fast follow-up is critical.

 

[Formidilosus]

PRS generally avoid Savage because

PRS competitors generally avoid Savage because their feeding, extraction, and ejection are severely compromised when actually shot, and the Accutrigger is compromised with dust, sand, debris- even in comparison to Remington based actions and triggers.

 

[kpk]

PRS competitors generally avoid Savage because their feeding, extraction, and ejection are severely compromised when actually shot, and the Accutrigger is compromised with dust, sand, debris- even in comparison to Remington based actions and triggers.

Last one I bought I never even got to that point. Couldn't find a stock for their new (at the time) bottom bolt release. Ended up using an HS precision and had to do some dremel (minor) work just to get the action in it. If it wasn't broke they wouldn't keep trying to improve it right?

 

[JAC8504]

This ^^^

Not savage dollars but if I wanted a straight pull these guys own it. The driven hunt market in EU has created sustained innovation here since fast follow-up is critical.

At 8 + lbs get a savage impulse for follow up shots or a AR10? Even quicker follow up shots....

 

[cnymuzguy]

Interesting. Will have to hold one to see how it handles.