The Savage Impulse Big Game in 6.5 Creedmoor is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle with a 22-inch fluted barrel, AccuTrigger, and AccuStock with AccuFit. It weighs 8.80 lbs and comes in digital camouflage finish. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Savage Arms 
• Model: Impulse Big Game 
• Caliber: 6.5 Creedmoor 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Action Type: Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Overall Length: 43.5 inches 
• Weight: 8.80 lbs 
• Trigger System: AccuTrigger 
• Sights: Integrated Base 
• Stock Description: Fixed AccuStock with AccuFit 
• Finish Color: Digital Camouflage 
   

Detailed Features 

1. AccuTrigger Technology: Pull weight is user-adjustable, so you can set a lighter break without compromising drop safety. 
    
2. Fluted Barrel: The 22-inch fluted barrel is lighter than a full-profile barrel and dissipates heat faster during sustained fire. 
    
3. Threaded Muzzle: 5/8"-24 tpi for suppressors or muzzle brakes. 
    
4. Fixed AccuStock with AccuFit: Length-of-pull adjusts between 12.75" and 13.75" for a proper fit across different shooters. The integrated aluminum bedding improves accuracy. 
    
5. Camo Finish: Digital camouflage for field concealment. 
    

Target Audience 

Intermediate to advanced precision and hunting shooters. The straight-pull action is faster than traditional bolt guns for follow-up shots, and the AccuTrigger is approachable for shooters new to bolt-action rifles. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Hunting: 6.5 Creedmoor and a 22-inch barrel give effective range on deer and larger game. 
• Sport Shooting: Adjustable trigger and accurate barrel work well at the precision rifle range. 
• Long Range Practice: The caliber and platform combination is well-suited to distance shooting.

The Savage Impulse Big Game in 6.5 Creedmoor draws a range of responses, with specific points of agreement across users.

The straight-pull action is the most distinctive feature and gets frequent positive mention -- it cycles faster than a traditional turn-bolt for quick follow-up shots, which hunters in particular appreciate. The camo finish gets credit for looking good and working in varied hunting environments. Accuracy at both short and long ranges is mentioned consistently as a strength, with the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge contributing to flat trajectories and manageable wind drift.

The primary criticism is weight. At 8.80 lbs, the rifle is noticeable on long field carries. Some users have reported magazine or feeding issues, which are more consequential during a hunt than at the range. There's also a learning curve on the straight-pull action for shooters accustomed to conventional bolt guns -- not a serious problem, but something to expect.

Discussions frequently address how different ammunition types affect accuracy and recoil, and the community around this rifle actively shares load data and setup information. The overall assessment is favorable, with genuine enthusiasm for the rifle's speed and precision, balanced against weight concerns and the occasional reliability note.