Savage Impulse Elite Precision
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.21 kg
- Introduced
- 2022
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Savage Impulse Elite Precision is a straight-pull bolt-action precision rifle that combines the rapid cycling speed of a straight-pull action with the accuracy demands of modern long-range competition. Unlike conventional bolt-action rifles that require the shooter to lift and rotate the bolt handle, the Savage Impulse uses a unique straight-pull mechanism where the bolt travels directly rearward and forward with a simple push-pull motion, dramatically reducing cycling time and allowing the shooter to maintain cheek weld and sight picture between shots. The rifle is built on the MDT ACC (Adjustable Core Competition) aluminum chassis with ARCA rail forend and M-LOK slots, providing a rigid, fully adjustable platform for precision shooting. The heavy Palma-profile stainless steel barrel is threaded 5/8x24 and fitted with a four-port muzzle brake. Savage's user-adjustable AccuTrigger provides a crisp pull adjustable from 1.5 to 4 lbs without requiring gunsmith intervention.
The Impulse Elite Precision represents Savage's bold entry into the straight-pull precision rifle market, a segment long dominated by European manufacturers like Blaser and Merkel. By pairing their American-designed straight-pull action with the MDT ACC competition chassis, Savage created a rifle that can cycle nearly as fast as a semi-automatic while maintaining the inherent accuracy advantages of a locked-bolt action.
The Savage Impulse is the first American-made straight-pull bolt-action rifle designed for the precision rifle market. The straight-pull action allows significantly faster cycling than conventional bolt-actions while maintaining the lockup strength and accuracy of a traditional bolt. Also available in 6mm Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, .300 PRC, and .300 Win Mag. MSRP approximately $2,700.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Savage Arms
- Category
- Sniper Rifle
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2022
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 660 mm
- Overall length
- 1238 mm
- Weight, empty
- 6.21 kg
- Weight, loaded
- 6.50 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 8.9 N
- Capacity
- 10
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Aluminum alloy
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Stock
- Aluminum chassis
- Finish
- Gray cerakote
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 860 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 3115 J
- Effective range
- 1000 m
- Maximum range
- 4500 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Straight pull bolt action
Free floating barrel
Threaded barrel
Heavy palma barrel
Muzzle brake
Accutrigger
Mdt acc chassis
Arca rail
M lok forend
Adjustable cheek piece
Adjustable length of pull
Aics magazine compatible
Picatinny rail
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 40 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 6.21 kg | 4.48 kg | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 41 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 1238 mm | 1118 mm | Among the longest tenth |
| Barrel lengthAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 660 mm | 610 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 44 6.5mm Creedmoor sniper rifles | 10 | 10 | Holds more rounds than about 70% |
Answers
Questions about the Savage Impulse Elite Precision
How much does the Savage Impulse Elite Precision weigh?
The Savage Impulse Elite Precision weighs 6.21 kg (13.70 lb) empty and 6.50 kg (14.33 lb) loaded.
What caliber is the Savage Impulse Elite Precision?
The Savage Impulse Elite Precision is chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Winchester.
How many rounds does the Savage Impulse Elite Precision hold?
The Savage Impulse Elite Precision holds 10 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Savage Impulse Elite Precision?
The Savage Impulse Elite Precision is 1238 mm (48.7 in) long overall, with a 660 mm (26.0 in) barrel.
Who makes the Savage Impulse Elite Precision?
The Savage Impulse Elite Precision is made by Savage Arms (United States).
When was the Savage Impulse Elite Precision introduced?
The Savage Impulse Elite Precision was introduced in 2022.
How does the Savage Impulse Elite Precision operate?
The Savage Impulse Elite Precision uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
Stockists
Where to buy
Offers link straight to the shop. GunSpec never takes the order.
No shop has listed this firearm yet
Stock and prices come from the shops themselves. If you sell this firearm, you can list it and it appears here.
List a firearmMCP
Ask an assistant about it
The same record, reached the way a person asks for it rather than the way a program does.
Ask GunSpec
Works with
Point an MCP client at GunSpec and it answers from the catalogue rather than from memory. A free key covers the read tools.
API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/savage-impulse-elite-precision' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "savage-impulse-elite-precision", "name": "Savage Impulse Elite Precision", "manufacturer": { "id": "savage-arms", "name": "Savage Arms", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 1894, "website": "https://savagearms.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-03-09 12:58:51", "updatedAt": "2026-03-09 12:58:51", "version": "a8b11559454ee961b90f64c554acaa1bb49b0087c169a10e8dfec5c25d622354" }, "category": { "id": "sniper-rifle", "name": "Sniper Rifle", "description": "Precision rifles optimized for long-range accuracy" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2022, "barrel_length_mm": 660, "weight_empty_g": 6214, "action_type": "bolt_action"}