The Savage Impulse Mountain Hunter is a straight-pull bolt-action rifle chambered in .28 Nosler, built around a 24-inch carbon fiber wrapped stainless steel barrel with a muzzle brake and threaded muzzle (5/8-24). The synthetic gray stock keeps weight at 7.31 lbs despite the large-bore cartridge. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Impulse Mountain Hunter 
• Caliber: .28 Nosler 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Capacity: 2 rounds (detachable box magazine) 
• Weight: 7.31 lbs (3.33 kg) 
• Action Type: Straight-Pull Bolt Action 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
• Finish Color: Gray (Matte finish) 
• Trigger Type: User-adjustable AccuTrigger (1.5 - 4 lbs pull weight) 
   

Features 

The straight-pull action cycles noticeably faster than a traditional rotary bolt — you push and pull rather than lift and rotate, which cuts time between shots. The AccuTrigger adjusts between 1.5 and 4 lbs so you can tune the pull weight to your preference without needing a gunsmith. The ambidextrous multi-positional bolt handle works for left- or right-handed shooters. 
 
The aluminum receiver has an integrated one-piece 20 MOA Picatinny rail for optic mounting. AccuFit lets you adjust length-of-pull and comb height so the rifle fits your build. AccuStock technology provides three-dimensional aluminum bedding for consistent bedding pressure. The carbon fiber wrapped barrel reduces weight versus a standard stainless contour while the muzzle brake handles .28 Nosler recoil.

Owners of the Savage Impulse Mountain Hunter in .28 Nosler tend to focus on a few consistent topics. Accuracy at longer ranges is the most frequently praised aspect — the .28 Nosler's flat trajectory gets specific mention as well-suited to big game at distance. The straight-pull bolt action draws attention for allowing faster follow-up shots than a conventional bolt design.

Portability comes up often in positive reviews: at 7.31 lbs the rifle is light enough for mountain terrain, and that matters to hunters covering real distance. Build quality is generally well-regarded.

Recoil with a muzzle brake fitted is reported as manageable. Customer service interactions with Savage vary — mostly positive, with occasional warranty and parts availability frustrations noted. Pricing sits toward the higher end but is generally accepted as appropriate for the feature set. The gray finish is liked for both looks and durability.