Closer Look: Savage Arms Impulse Driven Hunter Rifle

Savage Arms has released the newest model in its award-winning series of straight-pull rifles, the Impulse Driven Hunter. The Driven Hunter continues to showcase breakthrough technology in the straight-pull market and beyond, the company said.

"Specifically designed to meet the thrilling demands of fast-paced hunts that require the utmost accuracy, the Impulse Driven Hunter promotes the exciting and challenging tradition of driven hunting," said Beth Shimanski, Director of Marketing at Savage Arms. "With a shorter, lighter barrel, reduced overall weight, and all of the leading Savage Impulse features, the Driven Hunter gives Savage fans yet another straight-pull option to choose from to meet their specific hunting and shooting needs."

The Savage Impulse is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle that was specially designed to meet the demands of driven hunts. It combines the safety and accuracy of a traditional bolt-action rifle with a bolt-action speed close to that of a self-loading rifle, without the magazine limitations. The latest model in the Impulse range is the brand new Driven Hunter. With a shorter, lighter barrel, reduced overall weight and all the popular standard Savage Impulse features, such as adjustable AccuTrigger, adjustable AccuFit stock, integrated Picatinny mounting rail with 20 MOA forward tilt, muzzle thread and removable bolt handle for left-handed shooters.

Savage Impulse Driven Hunter Features

• Straight-pull bolt action.
• User-adjustable AccuTrigger (1.5-4 pounds).
• Ambidextrous, multi-positional bolt handle.
• Aluminum receiver with integral 1-piece 20 MOA rail.
• AccuStock technology with three-dimensional aluminum bedding.
• Adjustable length-of-pull and comb height with AccuFit technology.
• 18” and 20” Savage carbon steel sporter barrel.
• 2 sling swivel studs.
• 2-position tang safety.
• Rugged, gray synthetic stock.
• Threaded barrel standard (1/2-28).
• Available in 308 Win 18-inch barrel, 6.5 Creedmoor 20-inch barrel, 30-06 Springfield 18-inch barrel, 300 Win Mag 20-inch barrel.
• MSRP: $1,399

The Impulse Driven Hunter is the ideal rifle to maximize performance and accuracy because speed means nothing when you can’t hit what you’re aiming at. For more information on the Savage Impulse series, visit savagearms.com.