Savage Impulse - Full Review and Ammo Test

Finally got the chance to try out the Savage Impulse rifle - very impressed at how well it groups with several different types of ammo.
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[@randyadams03]

Had a Savage left handed bolt .270Win, back in the 1980's nails!!!

[@russellleavitt4449]

Let me say this. The rifle and you are on target with all the rounds. That's a win for me. Great video and great weapon after firing all those rounds through a hot barrel. I love the action of the straight pull action.

[@kweeks10045]

I believe most would agree that almost any rifle will have a "favorite" load. The Remington Match seems to support that. I have a 110 in 30-06 that I had glass bedded, had the barrel re-crowned, put in a thicker recoil lug, and tightened up the headspace slightly. It'll shoot a wider variety of ammo, accurately that is, than most rifles I've worked with over the years. Which is well over 100. Barrel harmonics and a good stock/action fit are the two biggest factors in my experience.

[@jimthefencer5212]

They are pretty slick I have the predator in the 6.5 creedmore. It works songood

[@arctolith]

Have you done a similar ammo preference test on the 6.5 to see if it also accepts a decently wide projectile weight range?

[@CircleBrewery]

I like the 110 action and this one is intriguing 🤔 to me as well

[@davidrdanner4232]

Yes the 110C action is really good 👍 in 7mm Rem mag

[@naturestrail2296]

Like the action? Check out the Browning Maral action. I'm not sure if the grouping could compare though! That Remington match did awesome

[@walterdl2904]

@@naturestrail2296 Question is, where are you going to find a Maral in the USA?

[@rsll510]

Love Savage, I have a .308 Hog Hunter, and the impulse looks like it has the same thickness barrel as the HH. In my last test, I had all three shots touching with a Rem Core-Lokt. I was shocked!

[@oneofthoseguys2019]

Does the hog Hunter take acis mags?

[@davidm9612]

They do have an Impulse Hog Hunter in their lineup. Probably just their straight-pull version of the 110 Hog Hunter. I think Impulse is just what they've named their straight-pull series. I know they've also got the Impulse Predator which also seems fairly similar to the 110 Predator, but straight-pull instead of bolt The impulse variants also seem to have shorter barrels than their bolt action counterparts. Dunno if that applies to the whole impulse range tho

[@daviddaoust8841]

Ive Been wondering how those impulses grouped since they came out. Super cool to see they shoot sub MOA with all different grain weights. Keep the vids come’n. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 👍🏻

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching David

[@greasydot]

I have many Savage rifles, and they have stepped up their game. They will shoot with any much higher priced rifle out there. I have two of the axis rifles I took out of the crappy stock and set in wood that will flat shoot .375 groups all day with my hand loads depending on the wind.

[@kesleycottrell1416]

I have a few Savage rifles. My favorite is a model 99 in .300 Savage l bought decades ago. It has put a lot of venison on the table.

[@greasydot]

@Kesley Cottrell I had that in a 250-3000. I can kick myself for ever selling it.

[@ronws2007]

Awesome vid. Ever since I saw the Savage Impulse come out, I have been waiting for someone, much like yourself, to do an actually shoot and measure review of this rifle. And like you, I don't worry about barrel cool down. I drive it "like I stole it."

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Yes!!!! Exactly

[@ronaldbarnes8302]

Sweet shooting rifle WTW! Always liked Savage rifles. Years ago pre accu trigger bought a model 111 in ought 6. At the time it was my everything rifle from groundhogs to deer. Worked up a magic reload with 110 grn Sierra boolats for groundhogs. Several 100 yd groups under .45 inches. Thanks for sharing!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching Ronald!

[@steveperry3538]

Most impressive. That gun is a keeper

[@joehuff4025]

I wouldn’t ever let that rifle go, shooting a variety of loads very well. It’s a keeper.most of my life I’d buy a 308 rifle and shoot 150 gr Core Loct and it always seems to work. Now I shoot paper and everything is technical.

[@chrishelms1967]

Damn the performance modern rifles are putting up is crazy

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I love it

[@JamesJones-cx5pk]

That's Savage. The barrel nut helps a ton.

[@edeldridge36]

Man, that Impulse is a SHOOTER! The 180 grain Core-Lokt Tipped, in last place, has a little bigger group but is well centered around the point of aim. The last shot is the furthest from point of aim, and it is only an inch or a bit more from point of aim. The sectional density for this bullet is .271, well into sectional density needed for game like elk and moose. With their larger vital areas you could use that rifle/ammunition combo on big game quite effectively. With it's high ballistic coefficient of .480 it carries over 1500 foot pounds of energy till 400 yards, 2000 foot pounds to 225 yards!

[@michaellane4003]

Yes, and that's far enough for me. Any elk farther than that I would try to sneak in for a closer shot. No sense in winging these beautiful animals. I want to slam them hard with confidence so they drop.

[@edeldridge36]

@@michaellane4003 I agree. Long shots are for targets, not game.

[@paulhord1099]

The 308 Barrell is a 1/10 twist is why it will shoot diff grain bullets well

[@shanemccormick7478]

I just got my savage impulse set up. I had the same results you did. I absolutely love mine. I’m using federal terminal ascent 175gr.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Awesome

[@rotisseriebear5394]

I'd give the Impulse another shot at 180gr on a cool barrel. Still, very impressive.

[@kingofthewoods9763]

I agree with you

[@RobsAquaponics]

Had the predator on order as my first .308. Was promised one by my dealer here in Australia then was told they didn't get any. 😂🤣😓 Ended up getting a Lithgow LA102 but still wouldn't mind trying an Impulse in the future.

[@bestestusername]

I had the same issue in victoria, nobody can get them so we are buying other guns. Savage .22 is evrrywhere but this centrefire is nowhere

[@RobsAquaponics]

​@@bestestusername Yep. Spent months asking Cleaver's if I would get mine that I put a sizable deposit on & they kept saying "we're Australia's largest dealer, we'll get all sent to OZ". A load of BS & have had nothing but issues with them since.

[@robcullen9984]

Ive got the LA 102 in 308, super smooth and bloody good shooter, luvs sierra 168 tmk s , i dont think you will be dissapointed

[@teambennett3060]

Haven been able to get them here in Alaska either.

[@RobsAquaponics]

@@robcullen9984 Am looking forward to trying it out. 👍 Coof restrictions have meant it's been collecting dust in a safe for the past 4 months.

[@frankgulla8782]

Not surprised, savages are very accurate rifles. My first bolt action was a savage 110 in 30-06, very accurate rifle.

[@idahohermit4634]

I'm a life long Remington man. I've shot many deer and elk with the Cor-Lokt's and never been disappointed. Thanks to you, I'm gonna try the new tipped stuff even sooner!

[@markgriffin9287]

WTW is the truth! He'll never misrepresent anything. (Maybe that's a word haha it is here in my cabulary) family man with solid values working hard for others. Ty wtw

[@nuckyduk15]

I've honestly had the opposite result with Core-Lokt. I've had two not fire (while aimed at a deer) and I've had awful accuracy out of both my 30-30 and 270. I've ran all sorts of Winchester and federal through it with zero issues.

[@oldredcoonhound2182]

I've got a swiss made straight bolt. It is a K31. I would hate to see the cost of building one of those in today's dollars. I have always liked savage rifles. I have a savage axis in 223. A lot of people look down on them but they are reliable, straight shooter's

[@chrisblake1918]

Me too, perhaps this is today's k31?

[@approachingtarget.4503]

Perfect review!!!! Just what ive been suggesting for 6 months to bring your attention to this platform. Now...swap the handle to the left side and fire as fast as you can and check your groups. Perfect rapid fire precision rifle made! So far iam not finding them for under $1000. Once they are....they will be my next top rifle compared to the bergara. Perfect rifle for multiple shots on game like coyote, hogs,prairie dogs, or bad guys. Looks like the mag is also the same as the 110 with capabilities of using high capacity mags. The increased barrel size will not be as effected by heat and follow up rounds.

[@SlicedInThree]

For a $1500 rifle the groups better be good! Good video man.

[@andreawhalen4142]

My 110s do that all day

[@merlinnorris817]

Now the 1st 2 are the kind of groups I like personally for my rifles Enjoyed the video as always

[@tannerking4130]

Thank you for making a video showing the accuracy of the savage impulse, I’ve been curious to know how accurate it shoots!!

[@aaronbenkert1141]

Shows the quality reputation that Savage has in gun making

[@duncang01]

Savage rifles have always been excellent quality for me. I can shoot MOA or better with my old 110 30/06 I paid $150.00 for it 20 years ago. It did so well, I sold my Remington PSS, wish I still had it now so I could get more for it, but that savage would shoot with it.

[@jesusisalive3227]

I want! The way the barrel attaches is very unique and would make for a very easy switch barrel rifle.

[@Eggomania86]

I have owned a couple of Savage rifles over the years, one thing I will say about them they shoot rather consistently no matter what you feed them. In fact my first rifle was a 110 in 7mm Rem mag that rifle loved core lokt 150's. I got similar accuracy as you did with your .308 168gr.

[@Mark-uq9km]

Kudos to Remington ammo, Savage Arms and especially WTW.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

🙏🙏🙏 appreciate you watching Mark

[@Mark-uq9km]

@@WHOTEEWHO 😃

[@fEkuaR]

Kudos to your mom.

[@tommartinez62]

Started with a single shot bolt action 60 years ago. I doubt I could work the action without pulling up and back, no matter how long I lived.

[@JCTOutdoors]

Meet too brother 8 out of 10 rifles I shoot are bolt action so would definitely be a lot of getting used to

[@joshp8395]

@@talisikid1618 the fact that lifting a bolt and pulling back is natural after shooting them it would take some getting used to.

[@John5.56]

You would think but a straight pull is actually pretty intuitive no matter how long you’ve shot a normal bolt gun.

[@318overwatch9]

If i could like this comment more than once, i would. Im gonna have to try one of these, but i see me mixing up with that action.

[@davidzellers3537]

I will be buying one of these. I have the model 10 tactical in .308 and it shoots that well but I want one of these

[@skay9443]

That action! Awesome video as always sir. I'm not sad with my new Browning X bolt, but boy do I love that straight pull 😍

[@DinoNucci]

I've always wanted to see more modern rifles with a straight pull

[@adamneville1809]

This is a high quality rifle. I want to get one before everyone finds out what a great deal this rifle is and the price skyrockets. Look up other straight pull rifles and you will know what I am talking about. Great to see you got your hands on one.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I love it

[@matthewknight1910]

Another great video! I don’t know if it’s a .308 or a specific rifle thing, but my Steyr Pro Hunter in .308 also shoots a range of weights just as well. 150’s, 165’s, 168’s.. it shoots them all sub MOA. I’m thinking it’s a trait of the .308, because none of the other calibers in my safe are as accepting of such a wide spread of bullet weights. They all seem to have their sweet spot and that’s it.

[@dickdastardly8150]

Outstanding performance, even heavier rounds still managed good group. Great shooting! Accuracy is good but I wonder why engineers decided curved bolt on a straight action. K31 had a straight aligned bolt most air guns do too. Guess it would take some getting used too but I would cut it thread it and place a lug or shorter catch. Still very interesting review, I'm actually in awe and some what baffled.

[@franzschmid9079]

The K11 (Swiss Army assult rifle WW1 had e even earlier a straight pull bolt. Sure today Blaser Germany is very successful with such a system at least in Europe. regards from Switzerand

[@davidjernigan8161]

Been waiting to see someone test one of these. It would be nice to see someone produce a different style bolt handle. It needs more meat on the knob portion, and maybe a different angle.

[@approachingtarget.4503]

They are interchangeable with just a pish of a button.

[@edeldridge36]

The bolt handle can be adjusted to different angles as well as for right or left handed.

[@eltomas3634]

That's what she said!

[@chrisblake1918]

Que sera.

[@dougyeargin5804]

Got a savage 10fp that puts anything 168 grain within an inch at 100yds. Good guns for sure.

[@johnshields9110]

That 168 gr such an accurate bullet! I always passed on a 308, pursuing the 30 Mags of all types chasing more velocity. But, the 308 can do it all.

[@scoptic386]

I like Thomson center for my 6.5 Creedmoor

[@Dave_Nichols]

pretty cool and interesting, wanted to see a close up of that straight pull cycling. But good show !

[@tomrowley1717]

Nice shooting, cool video. Thanks WTW. Sweet set up

[@jimdavis3273]

That's an interesting rifle although just a little too expensive for me. The Canadian price tag including tax is 1622.88$. I've got 3 Savage rifles a Mark ll bull barrel. 22, a 116 Bear Hunter. 338 win mag and a very old Model 219 single shot .30-30.

[@fluffy10mmjeepguy92]

I have my lgs here in Michigan looking for this rifle but in the predator version in 308 they told me 1300ish before tax. Can't go wrong with Savage.... I only buy Savage and Ruger bolt guns.

[@philipfreeman72]

Savage is hard to beat , for all around at a good price .

[@geekers3005]

Bought a SAVAGE ARMS 110 STORM in 243 Win. In stainless. Worst gun I’ve ever had. Shot 8 MOA at 100 yds with 100 gr ammo. Slightly better in the 80-85 gr range. Still more than 2 MOA at 55 gr. Turns out the barrel was very poorly machined. Parts of rifling were missing from the factory. Very no uniform rifling. How did it ever leave the factory? Savage wanted to see it, but I chose to rebarrel with a Criterion barrel since I wanted to have barrel threaded and chamber that would accept longer bullets. Wise choice.

[@joshp8395]

I agree Philip I've had great luck with them. Funny guys think you gotta spend 1k to get sub moa these days.

[@gmanthedsftw2672]

@@geekers3005 just a bad copy

[@gmanthedsftw2672]

I agree and disagree savage makes awesome guns for good prices but tikka howa and bergara make a really good gun for the price to

[@hog7203]

@@geekers3005 i had the 110 in the same caliber. Mine was extremely accurate. Killed a pile of groundhogs with it. But it only shot tight groups with 80grain bullets. Especially the Federal brand. Any other weight was very inconsistent. Had the same problem with a couple other.243 guns I owned. They were picky about what brand, weight etc I used. Of course it's possible you just had a lemon. I'm sure that can happen with any manufacturer.

[@hblegal8309]

This is about to become a really fun video! Just wait and see!

[@joehuff4025]

I could watch this rifle shoot a million times, seeing a rifle do that with all that different ammo. I’d like to see it cooled down between shot groups. I’m betting every one of those groups would shrink. Man rifles don’t usually do that, that barrel is one in a million.

[@bert19761]

Just picked up the predator version 308.. Very nice.. I can wait to watch

[@ianchastain3920]

I want that rifle for my next one looks comfortable and fun . ..

[@cervus-venator]

Nice rig you have there WTW. Shoots like a dream too.

[@CraigDaniel1965]

I tried to order one a few months ago when I first heard about them but they were not in stock. But I did finally get a Savage bolt action .22lr

[@StormAngelWolf]

Sends them exactly to point buddy you got a winner.

[@lawrencecardente533]

The bolt handle on that rifle is reversible for left hand shooters.

[@michaelmarlow4094]

I been wanting on a video on one these rifle! Very impressive accuracy for sure !

[@brentyoung7655]

You shot well today good job

[@WHOTEEWHO]

🙏🙏🙏

[@seankientz4929]

Love that Savage one hell of a shooter thx WTW for everything

[@johnknouse8846]

Another rifle I really want! I like to get a group with a cool barrel after I see what ammo it likes, because when I take a shot at a deer or hog, my barrel is cold. I like to know where my cold barrel point of impact is. Sometimes it changes, sometimes it don’t make any difference at all.

[@shaynelhta]

My go to hunting rifle is a 116. It's survived many years in alaska on planes, 4 wheelers, boats and on foot. Savage is underrated probably due to marketing

[@jeremyfrix522]

I thought that was a purtty good trial with all the ammo and the gun even the 180 grn which i prefer thanks for another great video 👍🏻👍🏻

[@StormAngelWolf]

This is a great hunter gotta love the savage brand for sure.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I love it

[@paulmoss7940]

Savage action underrated for years some say due to ugly barrel nut . I have a couple of MLII's and old 110's that are very accurate. I do love that bolt handle. Are you allowed to give MSRP ?

[@georgegaiennie3747]

I think you got a keeper. .308 is a great round.

[@liquid6015]

So good to see your videos! Love some who tee who!

[@margodawson4671]

Man I loved that Savage Impulse. I wanted to tell you about the 12 ga test. I Son has a 3 1/2 Mag, Remington. I was cleaning it up for him a while back and got 5 pack of 3and half double O buck. I never checked the spread but it sure tore up milk jugs like shreded them. Darrell

[@westonbaird9261]

I’d like to see more with this rifle

[@kennethbranamensr1759]

Good job ! All the shots are great , keep on truckin .

[@randyadams03]

Classic Mauser Action. Probably the best ,

[@Maddog2047]

Good Video and showing of the Impluse! I like Savage Rifles. I have found them to be accurate and of great value. I have a 7MM savage 110 and shoots sub 1/2 inch groups. Perhaps I missed it if you stated the twist rate of the barrel. it seemed that the 180, the heavier bullet, did not perform as well. This makes me wonder if increased twist rate would have performed better. However, as you said, for deer hunting it performed well.

[@rw7594]

That stock and barrel looks like the 110 Hog Hunter. I like mine because of its medium weight barrel. Don't want to pay for the new straight pull action yet. Maybe when the price comes down.

[@apostolicoutdoors]

WOW! Impressive groups for sure!!

[@dt3852]

Great video! I really love Savage.

[@tomdixon2959]

My Impulse in 6.5 Creedmoor will shoot sub MOA all day long. Great gun. Good video.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching

[@jamesolivito4374]

Came real close to buying one last hunting season . Could of , should of would have , but it just didn't feel natural to me . They are nice it would have taken some time to get use to .

[@NC-xk1eg]

That Savage is a laser & obviously likes Mean Green ammo. Good shooting Hero!

[@chuckydubree1925]

Your little rifle will flat out shoot great gun love the scope little gun hold a great pattern thanks for posting keep shooting brother

[@skoolynugenator1802]

All grains of Core-Lokt are some of my favorite for accuracy and hunting. Phenomenal ammunition. Even the non-tipped bullets are insanely accurate.

[@joedavis9678]

🦉T🦉!!! Love your consistency!! Can’t wait for you to review your own CheyTac in 408!!!! That’ll be wonderful!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

😆😆😆 I'll never be able to afford that. I am broke. Been putting off getting even a ruger American trying to save for it

[@tommyj7087]

I played with one of those at a show recently and the coolest thing, for me at least, is it is ambidextrous. The handle can be swapped for us right brain folks. :-) Nice shooting.

[@reapergrim76]

A really fun video! 😀

[@jacobs.9230]

when seeing the crosshairs, honestly I would like to see a 2" diameter circle and a 4" diameter circle drawn with a Drafting Compass, so when we see it on camera we can see how large the target area is

[@joehuff4025]

Man the more I watch this video the more impressive this savage 308 is. Not many guns shoot this variety of loads this well.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I love it

[@joehuff4025]

@@WHOTEEWHO kinda pricey for me at the moment, just got done with a 308 Remington build.

[@michaellane1661]

Great shooting brother! Sweet rifle! I’ve never shot one that’s straight pull like that. Love all the videos! Thank you!🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽👊🏽🇺🇸🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@joelmcmahan7386]

Hard to beat a rifle shooting like that, thanks again for the great videos and other good things you do. Headed over to Heavy Metal and putting the phone on play all, as you said. It’s one thing I can do for Sir Paul. Have a good day WTW FAMILY AND FANS. 🎥👍💯🙏🏻

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks Joel 🙏

[@wipperwil]

Weird action. I’d like to see some up close scenes of how it works.

[@itsobvious5835]

To get that accurate, that easily, at that price is unbelievable! Thanks for the video.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Thanks for watching!

[@brightbkh07]

That’s an awesome rifle! I love the design of that action!

[@WHOTEEWHO]

I love it

[@johnv7215]

BRO!! YOU FINALLY GOT ONE!!! I know you remember me asking months ago. Right on 👍🏻👍🏻

[@WHOTEEWHO]

Super nice rifle

[@johnv7215]

@@WHOTEEWHO With that .275 I may have to splurge. Nice shooting.

[@Rsbangera]

Awesome as always...

[@gabrielmontes2224]

Gracias por darnos otro exelente video!! Un abrazo

[@timshelley8635]

Great video on a nice rifle! Good shooting too!

[@timshelley8635]

I don't think I could ever get used to straight pull either! Lol

[@victorwaddell6530]

Hey Adam . 168 gn .308 hollow point match bullets are great at accuracy . I recommend the 163 gn soft point hunting bullets if you want a bullet with better terminal ballistics on game .

[@robmatthews4259]

Im thinking about picking one of these up, pretty sweet rifle👌👌

[@bobbygreen2291]

I’ve seen and talked to hunters all across this country and coast to coast , Remington ammunition has been highly respected for many years , this show WTW is a testament to that fact , video after video, he puts it in all calibers and all shoot great.

[@WHOTEEWHO]

🙏🙏🙏 thanks for watching Bobby

[@gunningforsurvival6568]

I like savage I have 2 of them and they both shoot really tight groups that being sed they are not base model savages one is a light weight hunter in .308 the other is a American classic in .270

[@davidrdanner4232]

Good video 5 out of 6 ❗ I like the Savage line up I have a 110C and ♥️ it 👍

[@The_Hi_Life]

Holy cow man, that thing drives tacks! NICE…

[@Raptor-gd6sk]

I like the two tone color!!

[@2clicksup910]

That thing is a definite shooter.

[@jtg2259]

Those Crimson Trace Scopes are legit!!! My Academy store here in Texas had them on sale for $89 the other day, bought 4 of them and dont have guns to put them on lol

[@WHOTEEWHO]

That is a steal! Awesome scopes

[@mulekicker-ut5jl]

I have a savage that used those type mags and I've had issues with mine. I hope they improved their mags. I really want this rifle in 30-06

[@lawrencecardente533]

I would like to see you try out a harmonic barrel tuner on the end of one of your rifles that has a threaded barrel.