Savage Arms is making your hunts more comfortable with the lightweight Impulse Mountain Hunter. Even better, it’s a straight-pull rifle, meaning you benefit from faster, smoother cycling, too. The Impulse Mountain Hunter is offered in an array of calibers. This rifle is made for hunting whether you’re trekking through the mountains or sitting in a tree stand in the woods. Interested in learning more? Read on.
Savage Arms provides details about the rifle:
Savage is taking innovation and accuracy to new heights at faster speeds with the Impulse Mountain Hunter. With its exclusive Proof Research carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel and rugged polymer frame, the Impulse can achieve lighter weights for higher altitude hunts and longer treks for big game. Every inch of the Impulse rifle encompasses breakthrough technology for repeat accuracy and enhanced safety. The straight pull action provides quick follow-up shots and the ability to stay on target in a high-adrenaline hunting scenario.
Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms, said:
At Savage, we not only value the input of our customers, but we also listen to it. Since 2021 when Savage launched the first Impulse variant, the number one request we’ve received is for a lightweight version ideal for hunting in the mountains. With extreme accuracy and breakthrough technology, the Mountain Hunter is light, sharp, and encompasses all that the Impulse family represents, thus giving our customers what they wanted.
Features of the rifle include:
- Straight pull bolt action rifle
- User-adjustable AccuTrigger(1.5-4 lbs)
- Ambidextrous, removable, multi-positional bolt handle
- Aluminum receiver with integral 1-piece 20 MOA rail
- Adjustable length-of-pull and comb height with AccuFit technology
- AccuStock technology with three-dimensional aluminum bedding
- Proof Research carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel with threaded muzzle (5/8-24)
- Sling swivel studs
- 2-Position tang safety
- Rugged, gray synthetic stock
- Muzzle brake standard
The rifle is offered in multiple calibers including 308 Winchester, 28 Nosler, 30-06 Springfield, 300 Win Mag, and 6.5 Creedmoor. A Picatinny rail over the receiver makes adding an optic easy and swivel studs provide a simple attachment point for a sling. The barrel is made from carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel with twist rate and length varying by caliber. It also has a detachable box magazine with a four-round capacity.
Carrying a rifle on a hunt can get tiring even when you’re not going far. This rifle has numerous features that make it a fantastic option for both hunting and target shooting.
Which caliber do you prefer? Tell us in the comments section.
MSRP for the lightweight Savage Arms Impulse Mountain Hunter is set at $2437.00.