Brand: Savage Arms
Model: Impulse Core Hunter
Caliber: 6.8 Western
Action: Bolt Action - Straight Pull
Capacity: 2
Magazine Type: AICS Pattern
Barrel Length: 22"
Barrel Description: Threaded, Straight Fluted, Heavy Sporter
Barrel Material: Carbon Steel
Barrel Finish: Black Ink Cerakote
Twist: 1:8
Muzzle: Thread Cap
Thread Pattern: 5/8 x 24
Stock Description: AccuFit V2 Stock, Cheek Pad, Recoil Pad
Stock Material: Synthetic
Stock Finish: Flat Dark Gray
Length Of Pull: 12.75" - 13.75"
Orientation: Right Hand
Receiver Description: Pic Rail, Straight Pull Bolt
Receiver Material: Aluminum
Receiver Finish: Black Ink Cerakote
Safety: Tang
Trigger: AccuTrigger
OAL: 43.11"
Weight: 8.18 lb

Features

The Savage Arms Impulse Core Hunter chambered in 6.8 Western is a right‑hand straight‑pull bolt‑action rifle designed to deliver modern long‑range performance with rapid follow‑up capability in a durable hunting platform. It features a 22‑inch carbon steel heavy sporter barrel with straight fluting, finished in Black Ink Cerakote for enhanced resistance to corrosion and field wear. The barrel utilizes a 1:8 twist rate, optimized for stabilizing high‑BC 6.8mm projectiles, and is threaded 5/8×24 with a thread cap for compatibility with muzzle devices where allowed. Ammunition is fed from a 2‑round AICS‑pattern detachable magazine, while the aluminum receiver incorporates a Picatinny rail and Savage’s straight‑pull bolt system, allowing fast, efficient cycling without lifting the bolt handle.

The rifle is outfitted with Savage’s AccuFit V2 synthetic stock in Flat Dark Gray, offering adjustable cheek height and length of pull (12.75 to 13.75 inches) for a customized, ergonomic fit. A recoil pad helps manage the increased recoil of higher‑performance cartridges, while the tang‑mounted safety ensures intuitive operation. It also features the Savage AccuTrigger, delivering a crisp, user‑adjustable pull for precise shot control. Measuring 43.11 inches in overall length and weighing 8.18 pounds, the Impulse Core Hunter in 6.8 Western provides a well‑balanced, optics‑ready platform that combines straight‑pull speed, rugged construction, and extended‑range capability for serious hunters.

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