The Savage Impulse Big Game in .308 Win (brand part no. 57649) uses Savage’s straight-pull action, letting hunters cycle the bolt and stay on target for faster follow-up shots than a traditional turn-bolt rifle. Savage builds this 22-inch-barreled rifle for hunters who want the speed of a straight-pull action in a proven, widely available cartridge. Among hunting rifles in the bolt action rifles category, the Impulse Big Game favors hunters who want faster-cycling follow-up shots on game.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in the widely available .308 Winchester cartridge.
• Uses Savage’s straight-pull action for faster cycling.
• Features a 22-inch barrel.
• Cycles via Savage’s Hexlock action, in which six ball bearings lock the bolt head directly into the barrel extension.
• The receiver is machined from aluminum to cut weight versus a steel action.
• Fires through the user-adjustable AccuTrigger.
• The stock uses Savage’s AccuFit system for adjustable length of pull and comb height.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Impulse different from a standard bolt gun? Its straight-pull action lets the shooter stay on target while cycling, for faster follow-up shots.

What cartridge does this rifle use? .308 Winchester, one of the most widely available centerfire rifle cartridges.

Buy the Savage Impulse Big Game .308 Win

Faster-cycling follow-up shots on game are exactly what the Impulse Big Game delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.