Straight-Pull wins the Rifle of the Year Award for Savage Impulse

October 28th, 2021 Savage Impulse straight-pull wins Rifle of Year Award Savage Arms has just won a major award in recognition of its innovative straight-pull hunting rifle the Savage Impulse. This rifle is the only straight-pull centerfire rifle made by a major U.S. manufacturer. Guns & Ammo magazine voted Savage’s Impulse as the 2021 Rifle Of The Year. Guns & Ammo editors wrote that the Savage Impulse elevated Savage rifles to a new level. It is not easy to create a reliable rifle that is unique and reliable. However, the Impulse combines the best features of Savage rifles with Hexlock bolt technology, which provided a fast, accurate, and safe shot. This rifle is versatile and compatible with loads to attract hunters of any type. Each model delivers on its promise of speed and range. Savage’s Marketing Director Beth Shimanski says the design is a game changer for hunters: “The speed and simplicity of Impulse’s straight pull action has transformed the way Americans view hunting rifles.” This design combines all that Savage knows about accuracy and reliability with innovation, which gives marksmen and women new capabilities and capabilities. Savage’s Impulse line of straight-pull bolt rifles was the first American-designed and manufactured straight-pull centerfire rifle. The new Impulse features a Hexlock bolt-locking mechanism that uses six spherical bearings to move radially outward into the barrel extension. This locks the bolt in place. The barrel extension is held in place by four cross bolts at the lower front. The barrel extension is held in place by a standard recoil lug as well as a familiar Savage barrel nuts. Savage claims that the new system has the cycling speed of semi-autos with the accuracy and precision of a bolt-action. Based on the videos Savage posted, the Impulse’s straight pull bolt doesn’t seem as smooth as other European straight-pulls like the Blaser R8, Merkel RX Helix and Strasser RS. We have tested those Austrian/German rifles, and they can be cycled very smoothly. The Savage Impulse seems to require more effort and muscle. Watch below. Watch the video below. The video will start at the 15 second mark. This is a comparison between the Impulse vs. a traditional Savage bolt-action. Advantages of Straight-Pull Cycling System
What are the advantages of a straight-pull system You should be able cycle faster and (ideally) keep your cheek-weld, target and view. Savage states that smooth bolt throw makes it possible to cycle round intuitively without needing to make four changes of direction. The shooter can manipulate the bolt with ease and reduce split times. The bolt travels outward and backward, so shooters don’t need to look away from the target. It sounds great, but the videos above will show you that it is not as amazing as they claim. However, if one slows down, a straight-pull should allow the shooter keep his cheeks open. Al Kasper, President/CEO at Savage Arms, stated that the Impulse will “rewrite the way you think of straight-pull rifles”. These new Impulse rifles were designed for speed, with faster bolt cycling and a cheek-weld. This can allow hunters to make more effective follow-up shots. Barrel Extension Six (6) hardened steel bearings hold the bolt in place within the receiver’s barrel extension with the Hexlock. Savage states that Hexlock’s hold tightens as pressure increases. This prevents the bolt from moving backwards. The pressure will subside once the round leaves the barrel. The bolt handle can be pulled straight to open the action again. The modular Impulse bolt is easy to disassemble without the need for tools. The bolt-handle can be easily moved to one side. NOTE: It may appear that the barrel doesn’t have threads at the chamber end. The barrel nut uses the threads on the barrel end of Impulse barrels. These threads are covered by a barrow extension, which is held in place by a lower-side four bolt barrel clamp. Savage Impulse Models: Predator and Big Game, Hog Hunter Savage currently has three Impulse models. All are equipped with AccuStock (Savage Accufit), and AccuTrigger. All Impulse actions have a Picatinny rail at the top and a central safety. All Impulse rifles can be placed on either the left or right side of the bolt handle, making them ambidextrous. The Impulse rifle is available in both short-action as well as long-action versions. There are seven chambering options available, ranging from.22-250 up to.300 Win Magum. IMPULSE Predator: Varmint Rifle, medium contour 24? barrel. AICS 10-rd detachable magazine. Available chamberings: .22-250 Rem, .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .308 Win. IMPULSE Big Game: Primary Hunting Rifle. Short- and long-action. Flush detachable magazine. Available chamberings are:.243 Win 6.5 Creedmoor,.308 win,.300 WSM,.30-06SPRG, and.300 Win Magnum IMPULSE Hog Hunter – Hunting Rifle, heavy contour 24 barrel. Flush 4-rd detachable magazine. Available chamberings are: 6.5 Creedmoor. Similar Posts