The Savage Impulse Mountain Hunter in .308 Win is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle with a 22-inch barrel, 4-round capacity, and 7.34 lbs weight on an aluminum receiver with matte gray finish. The user-adjustable AccuTrigger, AccuFit stock, and ambidextrous removable bolt handle are the main operational features. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Impulse Mountain Hunter 
• Caliber: .308 Win 
• Action Type: Straight-Pull Bolt Action 
• Barrel Length: 22 inches 
• Capacity: 4 rounds 
• Weight: 7.34 lbs (3.33 kg) 
• Receiver Material: Aluminum 
• Finish: Matte Gray 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The straight-pull action cycles faster than a traditional rotating bolt, which is the primary reason hunters choose this platform. The AccuTrigger is user-adjustable from 1.5 to 4 lbs pull weight -- set it once and it stays. The aluminum receiver with integrated 20 MOA rail keeps total weight down and gives a mounting base without needing extra hardware. AccuFit adjustable length-of-pull and comb height let you dial in fit for different shooters or shooting positions. The ambidextrous bolt handle swaps easily for left-handed use. The AccuStock system beds the action three-dimensionally for shot-to-shot consistency. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Mountain Hunting: .308 Win in a sub-7.5 lb package is practical for multi-day backcountry trips where the shot may come quickly after a hard approach. 
• Hunting Deer and Elk: .308 Win covers both at realistic field ranges. 
• Competitive Shooting: The adjustable trigger and stock suit it for precision rifle formats.

The Impulse Mountain Hunter in .308 generates similar feedback to the other Impulse variants. Weight and the straight-pull action are consistently the two strengths called out. At 7.34 lbs, it's lighter than most .308 bolt guns, and hunters who've carried it on mountain trips frequently mention this.

Accuracy gets positive marks, particularly from shooters who've set the AccuTrigger to a light pull. The adjustable stock is appreciated by shooters who share the rifle or shoot from varied positions. Build quality gets good remarks; the aluminum receiver is seen as a sensible weight reduction rather than a compromise.

Criticism covers price relative to traditional .308 bolt guns, some concerns about magazine options, and a few reports of finicky feeding -- which appears isolated rather than systematic. Aesthetic preference for wood stocks over the gray synthetic comes up occasionally. The .308 vs. 6.5 Creedmoor debate appears in nearly every thread about this rifle.