The Savage Arms Impulse KLYM is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle chambered in .300 Win Mag, built on a carbon fiber stock with a Micro Slick Cerakote finish. The straight-pull mechanism cycles faster than a traditional rotating-bolt design, which keeps you on target between shots. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Savage Arms 
• Model: Impulse KLYM 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .300 Win Mag 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds (detachable magazine) 
• Weight: 6.7 lbs 
• Overall Length: 47.4 inches 
• Rate of Twist: 1 in 10" 
• Finish: Carbon Fiber Stock with Micro Slick Cerakote finish 
• Trigger Type: Adjustable AccuTrigger 
• Safety Features: Two Position Tang Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The straight-pull action is the defining feature here. It cycles without rotating the bolt handle, which means faster follow-up shots and less movement away from the scope. The carbon fiber stock keeps weight at 6.7 lbs despite the 24-inch barrel and the power of the .300 Win Mag chambering. The adjustable AccuTrigger lets you set pull weight to suit your shooting style. An integral base rail is machined into the receiver for direct scope mounting, and the threaded barrel handles suppressors or muzzle brakes.

The Savage Impulse KLYM in .300 Win Mag generates positive feedback across several areas, with the straight-pull action drawing the most attention.

Accuracy and .300 Win Mag performance at longer ranges are consistently praised. Shooters who use it for big game or precision work report the results match the rifle's capabilities on paper.

The carbon fiber stock is frequently called out for being light without feeling flimsy. At 6.7 lbs for a .300 Win Mag, the weight management is real. Recoil control gets good marks too, with users noting the rifle allows quicker follow-up shots than comparable bolt guns.

Ergonomics come up positively. The adjustable controls and comfortable stock geometry help during extended field use.

The straight-pull action itself sparks the most discussion. Most users find it genuinely faster and easier to run than a traditional bolt action; a few find the feel takes some adjustment if they're coming from conventional designs.

Price is a recurring topic. Many buyers feel the carbon fiber construction and unique action justify the cost; others compare it against traditional bolt guns at lower price points and find the value equation less clear. Overall, buyers who specifically want the speed and weight advantages of the straight-pull design tend to come away satisfied.