Brand: Savage Arms
Model: Impulse Core Hunter
Caliber: 7mm Backcountry
Action: Bolt Action - Straight Pull
Capacity: 4
Magazine Type: AICS Pattern
Barrel Length: 16.5"
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: 37.61"
Weight: 7.49 lb

Features

The Savage Arms Impulse Core Hunter chambered in 7mm Backcountry is a right‑hand straight‑pull bolt‑action rifle engineered for compact performance, rapid follow‑up shots, and modern long‑range capability in demanding hunting environments. It features a 16.5‑inch carbon steel heavy sporter barrel with straight fluting, finished in Black Ink Cerakote for enhanced durability and corrosion resistance. The shorter barrel length improves maneuverability in dense cover while still supporting strong ballistic performance. The barrel utilizes a 1:8 twist rate, optimized for stabilizing high‑BC 7mm projectiles, and is threaded 5/8×24 with a thread cap, allowing compatibility with muzzle devices or suppressors where permitted. Ammunition is supplied through a 4‑round AICS‑pattern detachable magazine, while the aluminum receiver integrates a Picatinny rail and Savage’s straight‑pull bolt system, enabling fast, efficient cycling without lifting the bolt handle.

The rifle is paired with Savage’s AccuFit V2 synthetic stock finished in Flat Dark Gray, featuring adjustable cheek height and length of pull (12.75–13.75 inches) for a tailored fit. A recoil pad enhances comfort during extended shooting sessions, while the tang‑mounted safety provides intuitive and accessible operation. It also features the Savage AccuTrigger, delivering a crisp, user‑adjustable trigger pull for precise shot placement. Measuring 37.61 inches in overall length and weighing 7.49 pounds, the Impulse Core Hunter (16.5″) in 7mm Backcountry offers a compact, well‑balanced, and optics‑ready platform that combines straight‑pull speed, rugged construction, and modern cartridge performance—ideal for hunters needing mobility and quick shooting capability in tight terrain.

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