Any experience with the savage impulse?

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Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by Rutabaga » 09 Aug 2022, 6:10 pm

I'm considering getting rifle in 308.

I'm considering a savage impulse straight pull. Has anyone had any experience with these yet and if so what are your thoughts?

I think I'd actually prefer a Browning Maral, but the savage is a more approachable price point.
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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by on_one_wheel » 09 Aug 2022, 6:51 pm

Looks like a fast, slick action but I'm not sure I like the way it locks with detent style ball bearings.
I guess time will tell how well that system holds up.
I just like well proven designs and keeping things simple.
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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by Lazarus » 09 Aug 2022, 7:36 pm

I experience lots of savage impulses every time I'm in a crowded supermarket.


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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by solarpak » 09 Aug 2022, 9:03 pm

You hear the saying at many gun clubs " once you own a Savage you OWN a Savage!!"

Suppose it can be taken a few ways that quote.

The Ball-bearing locking system isn't new - from memory Heym do use this system also (and probably others too) and its a very robust system at that. Also it isn't the lightest rifle on the block ......

But should serve you well if you want the straight pull - all the rage at the moment.

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Post by Shootermick » 09 Aug 2022, 9:26 pm

No experience with straight pull rifles here whatsoever….but I see on the Raytrade page that there is a new straight pull coming out called the Genesis One, in 223 and 308. Designed and manufactured in Australia. Maybe worth a look??
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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by on_one_wheel » 10 Aug 2022, 8:39 am

Lazarus wrote:I experience lots of savage impulses every time I'm in a crowded supermarket.


Sorry, couldn't resist.


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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by Rutabaga » 10 Aug 2022, 5:19 pm

Shootermick wrote:No experience with straight pull rifles here whatsoever….but I see on the Raytrade page that there is a new straight pull coming out called the Genesis One, in 223 and 308. Designed and manufactured in Australia. Maybe worth a look??


Do you have a link? I had a look on their site and couldn't see anything. But that probably reflects on me.
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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by Shootermick » 10 Aug 2022, 5:46 pm

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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by Rutabaga » 10 Aug 2022, 5:54 pm

Thanks Mick, I was looking at their website rather than Facebook. It's an ugly little bugger but if we all held things to that standard I'd be screwed.

It will be interesting to see what price and availability is like. Hopefully it won't be like the Warwick straight pulls.
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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by Shootermick » 10 Aug 2022, 6:56 pm

Rutabaga wrote:Thanks Mick, I was looking at their website rather than Facebook. It's an ugly little bugger but if we all held things to that standard I'd be screwed.

It will be interesting to see what price and availability is like. Hopefully it won't be like the Warwick straight pulls.


I tried to put a screen shot up, but I couldn’t get it to work, glad the Fuzzbook link worked.
Doesn’t give much away though.?
Not sure that it’s my cup of tea either, just happened to see it.
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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by deye243 » 14 Aug 2022, 11:01 pm

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Re: Any experience with the savage impulse?

Post by jwai86 » 16 Aug 2022, 2:54 pm

solarpak wrote:You hear the saying at many gun clubs " once you own a Savage you OWN a Savage!!"

Suppose it can be taken a few ways that quote.

Is it because they have poor second hand potential?
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