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Note that for the Big Game model, the 300 Win Mag and the 300 WSM actions are housed in receivers of a common length. There is no OA length advantage to the 300 WSM as you might expect (barrels are both 24"). This could tip the scale in favor of choosing the 300 Win Mag.

From the perspective of someone from an automotive service/technical perspective, I'd call that locking mechanism "ball and detent". Greeting from SW Ontario and thank you Mike, for such wonderful, Canadian firearms content!

You just blew my mind, I can't believe you're Canadian! That's awesome! Greetings from across the straight!

Great review, totally agree with the iron sights comment! It doesn't cycle as quickly as an AR but it's certainly faster than any bolt gun I've seen. Take care!

Your channel is such a blessing, I don't know how many times someone has asked me about a firearm I'm not familiar with and I watch your channel to study up on it. Good job sir. 👍

Great review on this gun. It really breaks format, it's refreshing to see and especially from this continent and made so well. The addition of the set trigger is genius. You really made a powerful endorsement for it where I otherwise would not have known anything about it you made us all experts. It also looks fantastic. For now it seems it's only available in limited chamberings, we'll have to see what they do.

So glad to see Mike shooting. What an awesome site. On first look have fallen in love with British Columbia. Love the background lake, forests 🌳 and mountains ⛰ . Keep it up Mike and do continue with sharing outdoor activity. It’s a must

Really enjoyed your video Mike. The shooting content along with the detailed review of the Savage Impulse was excellent. Thank you. I also love BC and Vancouver Island having traveled there many times. Cheers.

Fantastic presentation as always. Enjoyed the shooting portion as well

I just received a new .223 barrel for my Savage 12 target action last night. I Haven't heard a thing about the new Impulse until your video. It's probably not something that would work for my varmint/target interests, but glad to see Savage moving ahead with innovative ideas.

Greetings from a fellow British Columbian !That was a really good review of these rifles !

I had never before heard of the sr30. WOW!!!!!THAT is awesome. I gotta check that out more carefully. Absolutely perfect. Even has a set trigger!!!. Incredible

Great that Savage is doing something new! I'm very intrested in this one, so thank you for this vid. Greets, T.

I can’t get a 30-06 fast enough! Can’t wait! Great videos full of info. You’re on my radar now as a fellow Canadian!

Thank you for your outstanding review of the Savage Impulse! Looks like a really nice rifle! Also appreciate the outdoor footage 😁

As a left hander I'm suprised that you can easily just swap over the handle on the bolt for left handed shooting. That's really cool.

Wow. The background is a nice change from the indoors and taking some shots in the examination or explanation of this rifle was a nice touch and I rather like it. This format production suits you well and I think the viewers appreciate it. The rifle is a breath of fresh air even though it's made of more modern materials. It's time we see these type of actions in N America more and its time manufactures start to consider ambi usage for the rifles. About time. The lockup looks like a strong design and there's much to like but one question I'd have with the ball bearing detent style lockup is how well it operates in dust, debris, and buildup. In freezing rain type or wet to freezing conditions it can lock up single shots and any action and I've experienced this a few times. My old Mauser 98 rifles and Ruger scout rifle have always been stellar in operating in this regard whereas some others weren't as good and I've built a fire to unthaw them. It would be interesting to see how moisture and the ball bearing lockup does in the cold.

I enjoyed this very well made video of a really different rifle with very unique features. Thanks

thanks for the review and comments

Savage seems to always make good guns even the cheaper ones work good and are accurate

great content. enjoyed seeing you in the field shooting 🧡

Great video. Totally floored me discovering you are Canadian. I don't know why but it did.

Thanks Mike for once again bringing us into the wonderful world of firearms. I wasn't at all familiar with these actions, so I learned a lot. Good luck to Savage with this new rifle.

Excellent video as usual. I’ve been thinking about one ever since I read about them. Right now I have a Browning BAR Safari grade on order so I guess I’ll have to wait until next year to get an Impulse. I just bought a custom rifle in 30/378 Wby. I don’t shoot at game at extreme range but I love to shoot steel at extreme range. This rifle should be a good competitor to my benchrest rifle. I will use it for elk hunting in certain places and perhaps Alaska someday, Lord willing.

Wow, you are right Savage should be commended for bringing a straight pull in a sturdy package. My favorite review yet.

The shooting of the rifle was a great addition.

Another great video review. I like your positive attitude as you can always bring the positives in the rifles you review. And you are right, everything has a purpose. PS. And glad to know you are from the Vancouver area. :)

Thanks for the excellent review of the Savage Impulse Rifle chambered in 308 Win. You have a amazing collection of rifles, I have starting watching the other videos as well. I hope Savage Arms will offer a Big game model in 7mm Rem mag. I hope they make one in Safari model in near future, Heym had a straight pull SR-30 chambered in 375 Ruger this is a rifle I always wanted and also wanted a straight pull Ross chambered in 280 Ross to test with a chronograph. Job well done with respect to your review. I enjoyed it very much.

Reliable Gun is great group of guys to purchasing from. The stock is adjustable along with check rest and also the cooking handle is not only adjustable via side but also the angle. Keep them in the 10 ring and thanks for posting this.

I will have to check those out. They definitely have a pleasant appeal to them. I do like the fluted barrel, as well.

Agree about the sights on the Savage.

I have been waiting for the stores in Vancouver to have these in stock.

Excellent review

I may have misunderstood you but the Impulse does use interchangeable barrels. In fact, they interchange with the large shank 110 series.

I would love one with a walnut stock and a nice bedding job. Thanks for the video.

I remember seeing this in I believe American rifleman or another magazine. Bolt looks almost the same as the heym sr30. I would like to see straight pulls (affordable) in the us. I’m glad savage took the idea and ran with it. As always a great video

I agree, open iron sight will be great to have on this rifle.

Rumors has it changing Barrels are coming / if true I'll be buying the Rifle and different Barrels. Thanks for the video 👍

Awesome video!

There are things I definitely like about the Heym, But here are things I like about the Impulse as well. I have to say the Heym has the edge aesthetically because I do love a slender rifle with a schnabble tip and the european cheekpiece is beautiful , At the same time the action on the Impulse is so rigid looking with the picatinney rail and the accutrigger is a fine looking rifle in it's own right.

After watching this review I now know more about the impulse than any gun shop guys. I also agree that B.C. is the best . Raw beauty and endless adventure. Is the rail built in ?

I always enjoy your videos. Regards from Australia.

Great video, sir. A nice fur felt hat will solve your future rain problems, best of luck and health.

Another excellent video.

I believe that I’ve seen a VERY similar locking system on two different European rifles that you’ve already covered. As I was writing this you pulled out the SR-30, and could have used the Anschutz Fortner bolt...(albeit that’s a rimfire "Vunderkind"!). Thanks for sharing this post, Mike.

Wow love your gun collection! Beautiful rifles

Glad to know your in BC.I will be looking into that rifle in the near future.That looks like Harrison Lake behind you.

Thanks for sharing your impressions of the Savage Impulse. I've been a fan of Savage rifles and they have become my most used. I appreciate your explanation of the ball bearing lock up. Now that you have explained it I'm trying to remember where I've seen this type of lock up before; not even sure if it was a rifle lock up. As I understand it, a tapered mandrel expands the ring of bearings into matching surfaces at the front of the receiver. It's a novel idea.

Intrigued by your thorough diversity yet again sir! I believe the name provided the bearings would be 'rollers'. Moving by leaps and bounds with their new impulse. I never thought I would see the day an American firm would enter the 'straight pull' bolt gun marketing niche for sporting rifles, and am not surprised Savage would be first to market one! 'Impulse', perhaps the name itself is reason to own one, considering impulsivness a core element of my character; spontaneity is a more responsible description (rationalization) a part of my demeanor. God willing the Savage ''Impulse'i will (God willing) the an addition to my little collection! Savage has already established its accuracy and product durability meets or exceeds that of any other over - the - counter sporting rifle. God bless you sir. Please excuse me. I became preoccupied with other activities and did not view your content 4 more more occassions during the week. Recently picked up a Savage model 12?..with the National Match profile ‘fat all the way round’ for $779.00. I couldn’t purchase a stock 40X profile gun for less than double that amount, and then it would be lugged, weighted and bedded anyway. I promised a very good friend that I would purchase a 40X type rifle to be used in the Palma qualifying matches from which the various teams will be selected. I nearly talked myself out of an opportunity to save $1,500.00 additional cost, the average for a similar gun ranging $1,900.00 - $2,250.00. I realized gas guns such as the M1A / M14 and perhaps to a lesser extent various AR platform rifles, induce barrel ware differantly, and at a faster pace than.bolt action match rifles, especially with headspacing. Since these 2 examples are U.S. military service rifles, they are the benchmark for guns authorized in composite National Match shooting events. So, I sent my good friend a message 2 evenings prior to ensure that purchase was arranged. Usually, such an option would only be available at more than twice the average market value. It may require a bit of searching, but the rifle has a 40X stock similar to those seen on many expensive small bore Olympic rifles or 300 meter free rifles. We checked out a Mossberg partially in error, but also because it was, unlike the Savage, new, under warranty and may have had the correct width (outside diameter of the barrel) length and twist. Unfortunately, it wasn’t quite what it was advertised to be, although still a good rifle, not a match gun by any measure, new or not.

Browning brought out their .22 cal T - Bolt in the 1960s. Straight pull. I have it. They reintroduced it in the 1900s. Great strong action.

Very nice, may have to get the K31 and T-Bolt a brother.

I think iron sights and/or scout scope would perfect this rifle. I find the engineering fascinating.

Thank you sir for sharing so many cool and often forgotten rifles. I thouroughly enjoy your informative, and competent commentary! I appreciate your taste in quality rifles and I recently purchased a beautiful Savage 340 in .30-30. As far as the Impulse, you mention the finish reminds you of parkerizing. Is it a treated metal surface, or a cerakote?

Nice Review Vid 🙂👍🏼

I got one of these in .308 was skeptical of how I’d like it. Bore sighted it and fired it 8 rounds to sight it in, each time I got more familiar with the action. As for accuracy, was low 1st two shots (from bore sighting) then my mistake turning turret the wrong way and worked it up with the next three. Once on, put the last 3 in a spot the size of a dime. I really like the rifle the more I get familiar with it.

British Columbia is my backyard too! Nice video review, very informative. Been researching past couple weeks, started out on the Bergara HMR 300 Win Mag ( did not like the 90 degree bolt action ), was just settling on the Browning X-Bolt Long Range 300 Win Mag ( liked the 60 degree bolt action ) Just came across your video on the Savage You have thrown a curve ball into the decision. Just moving from my Savage 30-06 stainless Weather Warrior. With success of my 2012 Savage 30-06, think I will carry on with Savage Straight Bolt. Thank you!!! Liked and Sub'd

Just from using my eye and not actually having shot one, something seems to stand out to me. The Impulse action seems rough, and natural. As if you're fighting it and unintuitive. but I can understand you wanted to say good things about it for the channels sake and Savage having provided you with one. Great video Mike!!

That’s a nice rifle. Seriously considering one

I was wondering if the impulse action shared the same footprint as the model 10 because it would be good if they can use some of the aftermarket stocks and chassis available. Thanks for showing the action out of the stock. It's now apparent that it's a unique footprint.

Thank you . I know the bold can be switched over to the the LH side which makes it interesting. I wondered about accuracy. Maybe I'll have to talk to Reliable because P&D is not on the ball 😁

Great review they are a nice rifle I was checking them out today at our local gun shop , would like that rifle in 3006

Hi Mike great review, was wondering if the savage has a true bottom metal or if it’s plastic. The SR30 is beautiful in comparison and so are the other European straight pulls I’ve seen you display , to bad savage can’t appeal to the eye as much as the wallet. They even dropped the model 14/114 from there line up. I truly believe savage could produce a higher end rifle and do very well in that market. If it was offered in blued steel and walnut and a true bottom metal I’d have one in my safe. Always a pleasure to watch your videos and great to see you are healthy and safe.

Good shooting Mike!

I've been waiting for your review of this rifle. Great job as usual. Finally a Savage with a proper extractor. I'm not really convinced straight pull bolts are noticeably quicker than turn bolt while hunting or aimed shooting. For one, it appears to have a longer bolt throw than short action turn bolts. One question, in these straight pull actions, how are they for primary extraction? Most turn bolts accomplish this in the last part of lifting the bolt handle, but I don't see any provision for this in the Impulse. Finally, I think it has an aluminum receiver which probably adds to the blocky look. Not as slim as the steel Heym receiver. As alway, great review. Thanks

Kind of looks like a artillery piece. Pretty cool

thank you nice video

POF was first to produce straight pull. It’s called the Revolt. I love mine. All you do is pull bolt back and then bolt cycles forward by itself

Just got a new stevens savage model 200 in 22-250 caliber. It has a 3x9 bushnell trophy xlt scope. I love this rifle and will be my new deer rifle.

Almost like the heym sr30❤️

I physically need one

Think I'll go with the Heym.

I bought the Impulse Predator. I found the bolt operation was stiff and little scratchy. Before doing anything with it, I put on a movie and cycled the bolt an estimated 500 to 1000 times. The operation smoothed out to a satisfactory feel. I then removed the bolt and disassembled the rear cap portion. Starting with 1000 grit and then finishing with 2000 grit, I polished the only the parts that showed rub/scratch marks. The action operation before and after can be likened (albeit slightly exaggerated) to going from a Ruger American to my 30/40 Krag.

Thank you for such an excellent and informative video. I do wish you had mentioned the apx prices of the European rifles you showed. Also you skipped over the ‘Accustock’ of the Impulse which is proprietary to Savage and a truly high functioning method of mating stock to rifle. I have one of the first Accustock rifles Savage sold and it the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. Thanks again. I will be subscribing to your channel.

Thank you!!!

Благодаря за видеото! Смятам вашите презентации за максимално обективни. Има едно твърдение във видеото, което не отговаря на заявките на Savage за модулна пушка и това е за замяната на цевта. Тази опция е една от причините да поръчам Impulse и се надявам да сте сгрешили в коментара си. Желая здраве!

I think that I am sold on this as my first and likely only straight pull. The stock design appears nearly identical to that of my 110 High Country, which is OK, but would be nicer if threaded metal inserts were provided to anchor the buttplate and spacer. I think that I will paint the modular cheek riser to blend in better. Though I had to return that Savage rifle due to the imprecise location of optics mounting holes, that concern goes away with this rifle. Note that the rail is 20 MOA. I happen to have a Burris Eliminator III, which must be mounted at 0 MOA, requiring a front spacer for this rifle. I have a suppressor, and thus I value the threaded barrel end. All things considered, including price, I think that this is the one. Thanks for the great video!

I like the appeal of the savage's engineering with this rifle, would also like it to par down it weight though

Thanks for the review. I want one! My spouse will be rolling her eyeballs, but in fairness, she's remodeling the kitchen, which will cost $$$$$$, so the cost of the Impulse will be just a minor blip in the budget.

wonderful review! for american consumption, i worry about acceptance of any radically new shooting system--but--i hope it ushers in new plans for other brands aiming at this continent. my concern for this model would be keeping grime/water out of the holes in the bolt for the locking spheres. this would not deter me as a fair weather shooter, but might for the person not afraid of being in the muck.

Poor man's Heym SR30 ;_; I need one!

I had no idea you were Canadian! But then I don’t even know your name but I enjoy all your videos. I’m surprised you can own all those guns in Canada.

Nice video.

Great review. I've been eyeing this rifle for some time now. You now have the best video on this rifle, by far, on the net. Whenever I get an interest in a particular gun, I come to your channel and search for it. Thank you. (If this rifle does, indeed, have user interchangeable barrels, then I'd like one in .308 and switch the barrel to .358 Winchester. Wishful thinking, I know. But I love that caliber. ) By the way, what does USOG stand for? I've searched and can't find it.

Great review. You are one of the best. Where did you get your coat?

I think you're totally right

@USOG try to get your Hands on a Steel Action Hs the Action is a dream (i have mine since last Saturday) it shoots like a dream 5 Shot groups in .308 Win. at 100 Meter under 15mm with Cheap Geco Fabric Ammo

I just wish that they’d make a switch barrel version like the Sauer, Blaser, etc.

Been waiting for these to become more available. Only decision left to make is what caliber i want it in. Lol. I really wish they made it in 7mm RemMag but as of right now they dont

Merci beaucoup ! Like you say it's all about the action. For me they are just like mechanical watches 😅.

Thanks for missing a few intentionally to show you can relate to the rest of us! Great video once again.

I don't remember if you mentioned this but for us southpaws, the bolt handle on the Savage can be moved to the "correct" side thereby addressing the one big headache we face with bolt action rifles. I'd like to make a general comment about Savage rifles. I own several now and I have found with my shooting abilities that their price performance is excellent. I am not a 1,000-yard competition shooter so I can't comment on their performance in match shooting but for me out to 250 yards, I find them to be very accurate rifles.

I like the integral rail.

I would hazard a guess that the reason the Mauser M96 is so slick is that its bolt handle is positioned in the middle of the bolt (plus of course the superb fit and finish). All things being equal, there would be less lateral twisting on the bolt travel compared to having the handle at one end. But then there is the compromise of a more awkward position. I guess it comes down to design philosophy.

And with a simple procedure, the bolt can be moved over to the left side, INSTANT LEFTY BOLT! Finally an affordable LH pull/push bolt.

How I wish to have a look around your gun collection.

You should compared it to the German Steel Action. Nice good quality affordable straight pull.

Nice!

Great review. I was thinking with this action it would be better as a Scout rifle. Would be good in bear country.

Reminds me of Steyr m95, but something with bolt in way it operates down and back looks Lee Navy like