Description
Straight-pull rifles have been the go-to for European driven hunts for decades, and Savage brought that concept stateside with the Impulse. The Driven Hunter version trims things down with a 20 inch carbon steel barrel and a lighter overall package, because when game is moving and you have a narrow window, a quick-pointing rifle earns its keep. Instead of the lift-pull-push-drop routine of a traditional bolt gun, you just yank the bolt straight back and run it home. Your cheek never leaves the stock, your eye stays in the scope, and your follow-up shot happens while a conventional bolt gun is still mid-cycle.
What Makes the Impulse Driven Hunter Different
The heart of this rifle is Savage's Hexlock bolt system, which uses ball bearings to lock the bolt into the barrel extension for a strong, consistent lockup. The receiver is aluminum with an integral one-piece 20 MOA Picatinny rail machined right in, so there are no separate bases to work loose. The bolt handle is removable and can be swapped to either side, which makes this one of the friendlier options out there for lefties. Chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor with a 4+1 capacity and a detachable box magazine, it has the flat-shooting, soft-recoiling manners that made this cartridge a favorite for deer, hogs, and pronghorn alike.
Built to Fit You, Not the Other Way Around
The gray synthetic stock features AccuStock internal bedding plus AccuFit adjustability, so you can dial in comb height and length of pull for a proper cheek weld behind your optic. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger lets you set the pull weight to your liking with a clean, crisp break and a built-in safety blade. A two-position tang safety sits right under your thumb, two sling swivel studs come standard, and the muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 for a suppressor or brake. At roughly 7 pounds bare, it carries well all day and settles quickly when it counts. If you have been curious about straight-pulls, this is a smart place to start.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms
- Model: Impulse Driven Hunter
- MPN: 57906
- UPC: 011356579065
- Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor
- Action: Straight-Pull Bolt Action
- Barrel Length: 20 in, threaded 1/2-28
- Barrel Material: Carbon Steel, Matte Black
- Capacity: 4+1
- Magazine: Detachable Box
- Receiver: Aluminum with Integral 20 MOA Picatinny Rail
- Trigger: User-Adjustable AccuTrigger
- Stock: Gray Synthetic AccuStock with AccuFit
- Safety: 2-Position Tang
- Weight: Approx. 7 lbs
What’s Included
- Savage Impulse Driven Hunter rifle
- One 4-round detachable box magazine
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the Savage Impulse Driven Hunter different from a regular bolt action?
Instead of lifting the bolt handle and working it in four motions, you pull the bolt straight back and push it straight forward. That means faster cycling and you never have to break your cheek weld or come off the scope between shots. Savage's Hexlock system uses ball bearings to lock the bolt into the barrel extension, so you keep bolt-gun accuracy and safety with a much quicker action.
Is the Impulse Driven Hunter good for left-handed shooters?
Yes, and better than most. The bolt handle is removable and can be repositioned to the left side of the action, and the AccuFit stock is ambidextrous. It is one of the more lefty-friendly rifles you can buy without hunting down a dedicated left-hand model.
Can I put a suppressor on this rifle?
The 20 inch barrel comes threaded from the factory in the common 1/2-28 pitch, so it will accept most suppressors and muzzle brakes with the appropriate thread mount or adapter. The shorter barrel also keeps the overall length manageable once a can is attached, which is a big part of why this configuration is popular with hunters running suppressed.
Do I need separate scope bases for the Impulse Driven Hunter?
No. The aluminum receiver has a one-piece 20 MOA Picatinny rail machined directly into it, so all you need are rings. The built-in 20 MOA cant also gives you extra elevation travel in your scope if you like to stretch the 6.5 Creedmoor out at longer distances.





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