Savage Impulse Big Game Rifle

[Hespco]

A traditional bolt , on the opening gives substantial torque to break free a snug fitting case . Does this straight pull back give that king of mechanical advantage ?

 

[BJC>HntTx]

A traditional bolt , on the opening gives substantial torque to break free a snug fitting case . Does this straight pull back give that king of mechanical advantage ?

Ok, after being several months into shooting the impulse, I would say that the action has began to smoothen up a bit. It is starting to feel slick. Yes there is a mechanical advantage to it being a hollow tube with what is essentially a push pin that will relieve pressure on ball bearing during the first part of cocking action. If a person will really work the action it becomes one quick move (back -forward)

 

[436]

BJC>HntTx
Yep, I think most rifles have to go through a stage of break-in whether they are lapped in at the factory or just worked out by their owners, they all get a little smoother with usage. If the factory does it (that's called custom work) you pay more at the counter.
It seems to me, when the aftermarket stuff starts coming out for this rifle it's going to really be a big hit.
Well, good luck with it and good hunting.

 

[BJC>HntTx]

BJC>HntTx
Yep, I think most rifles have to go through a stage of break-in whether they are lapped in at the factory or just worked out by their owners, they all get a little smoother with usage. If the factory does it (that's called custom work) you pay more at the counter.
It seems to me, when the aftermarket stuff starts coming out for this rifle it's going to really be a big hit.
Well, good luck with it and good hunting.

Thank you 436! Happy hunting to you as well.

 

[bluedog69]

Yes.. I have the Big Game in 6.5 CR... I'm actually using it with thermal. I must admit that first night out I was slow with it the first two shots. In the moment, I tried to revert to traditional bolt action and lifted without success. After a little time it became really easy. As far as the rifle; I would say it is a winner! Love what savage has been doing with adjustable components. This rifle is heavy however! with a thermal and suppressor, I am guessing somewhere around 11 pounds and front heavy. Thats no big deal on tripod but free hand you better hit weight room. I sighted rifle in at 100, 200, & 300 with thermal and it shot absolutely amazing. Even in daytime thermal sighting, I was getting right around moa at 300 if not under. That is pretty amazing with thermals.
All said and done, I am extremely happy with this rifle. I am considering swapping long range set up onto this rifle and moving another rifle into thermal set up.

What thermal you running? They are very addictive! See what you couldn't see. Day or night! My boys watched a little mouse run down a branch at 225 yards and jump off the end out into the grass.

 

[BJC>HntTx]

What thermal you running? They are very addictive! See what you couldn't see. Day or night! My boys watched a little mouse run down a branch at 225 yards and jump off the end out into the grass.

I run a Pulsar Thermion 2.. I've had it a while and that thing is amazing.. we shoot a lot of hogs and coyotes in central Texas and you're right .. it's cool to see what you normally don't.. it's also amazing how differently animals react at night and how close they allow you to get

 

[bluedog69]

I run a Pulsar Thermion 2.. I've had it a while and that thing is amazing.. we shoot a lot of hogs and coyotes in central Texas and you're right .. it's cool to see what you normally don't.. it's also amazing how differently animals react at night and how close they allow you to get

Fun fun stuff!!!!!