Savage Impulse Elite Precision

The History of Savage Arms

Savage Arms was founded in 1894 by Arthur Savage in Utica, New York. Arthur Savage held two important patents at the time: a patent for a repeating rifle with a single-column magazine lever-action rifle, which he acquired in 1891, and a patent for a hammerless lever-action design. That paved the way for Savage’s quick rise to success.

The company’s first breakthrough came in 1895 when it introduced Model 1895 – the first hammerless lever-action rifle on the market. It was modeled after Model 1892, an earlier design that never saw production due to losing a bid for a US Army contract. Model 1895, however, won the contract for New York National Guard, but it was soon canceled due to getting caught in a contemporary political climate.

Savage continued investing efforts into the production of military-grade weapons. It was named one of the two finalists in the US Army trials for a .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol, and it lost only to the now-famous Colt M1911. Savage used the gained experience to produce high-quality pocket pistols, though, which resulted in the introduction of Model 1907, 1915, and 1917.

During World War I, Savage was merged with the Driggs-Seabury Ordnance company. The joint company focused all its efforts on the production of Lewis machine guns and heavy equipment for war purposes.

Between the two wars, Savage decided to expand its business inside the USA. In 1920 it bought Stevens Arms of Chicopee, followed by A.H. Fox Gun Co. of Philadelphia and Davis-Warner Arms and CrescentArms Co. of Norwich in 1930. Success followed and in 1939 Savage introduced the Model 24 combination gun which sold over a million copies.

When World War II commenced, though, Savage was once again ready to answer the call of duty. It focused all its resources on war efforts, producing a staggering number of weapons. It already signed a contract with Auto Ordinance Co. in 1938 to manufacture the famous .45 caliber Thompson submachine gun, and most of these submachine guns that were used in WWII were produced by none other than Savage. The company was also contracted by the US government in 1940 to produce .30 and .50 caliber Browning machine guns. On top of that, Savage manufactured one of the most mass-produced bolt-action rifles of WWII, the British No. 4 Lee–Enfield. A record of 1.2 million Lee-Enfield rifles was produced by Savage during the time of war.

Production dialed down after the war, though. In 1946, Savage closed its facilities in Utica and moved all its operations to the Stevens manufacturing premises. Even though the Model 110 was introduced in 1958, which remains one of the company’s most successful rifles to this date, Savage started to experience some issues. In 1960 all production was moved to the current location of Westfield, Massachusetts, and what followed was a series of different ownerships over the company. Savage gradually ran into serious financial problems and in 1988 the company declared bankruptcy.

The company had to cut back on its manufacturing costs to the point where it even stopped producing short-action configurations of its most successful model, the aforementioned Model 110. It wasn’t until 1995 when Savage returned to private ownership led by Ronald Coburn who sort of rejuvenated the whole company.

In 2002 Savage introduced and patented AccuTrigger – a safe and user-adjustable trigger that soon became a success. The following year, in 2003, the company was named Manufacturer of the Year by the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence, further reaffirming Savage’s distinction. Four years later, on May 15, 2007, Savage 93R17 BTVS has been named the best rifle in the Best of the Best presentation by Shooting Times, Sporting Gun, and Shooting Gazette magazines.

In 2013 Savage once again changed ownership. It was acquired by Orbital ATK for 315 million dollars, and it was later handed over to Vista Outdoor which later sold it for $170 million in 2019 to a group of private investors led by Savage’s management.

The company also had its logo changed in the middle of the 2010s when it decided to retire its old logo that presumably featured Chief Lame Deer, a native-American tribesman leader. The latter supposedly approached Arthur Savage in 1919 to purchase rifles for his tribe. In exchange for a discount, Lame Deer agreed to a deal. According to the deal, Savage was allowed to use Lame Deer’s face for promotional purposes. Many doubt the authenticity of this story, however, and Savage itself removed it from its official website as well.

Savage Impulse Elite Precision Rifle Review

Savage Impulse Elite Precision in 6.5 Creedmoor

Figure 1: Savage Impulse Elite Precision in 6.5 Creedmoor (Source: https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2022/01/17/shot-2022-hands-savages-new-impulse-elite-precision-model-64-precision/)

The Savage Impulse series was introduced in 2021 and it features a selection of straight-pull rifles that aim to combine speed and accuracy.

Savage Impulse is in fact an upgrade of the famous Model 110. It comes with a heavier threaded barrel than the renowned 110, and it features a barrel extension that allows a proper headspace. The barrel measures from 457 mm to 559 mm in length (18”-22”), depending on the variant, except for the Impulse Elite Precision which comes with a longer 660 mm (26”) barrel, but the Elite Precision model is in a league of its own.

Savage Impulse Elite Precision is a high-performance rifle that is designed to excel in long-range shooting competitions. It features a one-piece aluminum Adjustable Core Competition (ACC) chassis made by Modular Driven Technologies (MDT), which allows for fully adjustable length-of-pull and comb height to ensure a comfortable and personalized fit for the shooter.

The fore-end of the rifle features a full-length ARCA rail with M-LOK slots for attaching accessories, and the barrel is made of stainless steel with a modified Palma contour and is threaded at the muzzle.

Impulse Elite Precision’s action is bedded in the ACC chassis, and the rifle is fed by an AICS magazine with an ambidextrous magazine release catch that has a capacity for up to 10 rounds. The receiver is made of aluminum and has an integrated 20 MOA Picatinny rail for attaching optics. The bolt is also ambidextrous and can be easily switched to the other side of the rifle for left-handed shooters.

Savage Precision series rifles are already known to be a force to be reckoned with at long-range competitions, and the Impulse Elite Precision was designed to raise this bar even higher with faster split times. This is achieved through a combination of the rifle's high-quality barrel, precision trigger, fast straight-pull bolt operation, and stable stock design. The rifle is also equipped with the AccuTrigger, which is a highly adjustable trigger system that allows the shooter to fine-tune the trigger pull to their preferred weight and feel.

In addition to its performance features, the Savage Impulse Elite Precision is also designed to be comfortable and easy to shoot. The fully adjustable ACC chassis allows the shooter to tailor the rifle to their individual shooting style and physique, and the ambidextrous bolt and magazine release catch make it easy for shooters to use the rifle with either hand.

Savage Impulse Elite Precision Calibers

Savage Impulse Elite Precision is available in several popular calibers:

6 mm Creedmoor
6.5 Creedmoor
6.5 PRC
308 Win.
300 PRC
300 Win. Mag.
338 Lapua

Savage Impulse Elite Precision Variants

To our knowledge, there are no additional variants of Savage Impulse Elite Precision. If you happen to have different information, please contact us at info@optics-trade.eu. We will gladly update our database.

The receiver of Savage Impulse Elite Precision with an integrated Picatinny rail

Figure 2: The receiver of Savage Impulse Elite Precision with an integrated Picatinny rail (Source: Savage Arms)

Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage Impulse Elite Precision

Rifles That Have One-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage Impulse Elite Precision

The necessary condition for rifles to have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable is that the mounting surfaces of these rifles match in every dimension.

Therefore, all rifles that come with a Picatinny rail will have one-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Savage Impulse Elite Precision.

Rifles That Have Two-Piece Scope Mounts Interchangeable with Savage Impulse Elite Precision

There’s a similar situation with two-piece scope mounts. Any rifle that has a Picatinny rail mounted on its mounting surface will have two-piece scope mounts interchangeable with Savage Impulse Elite Precision, too.

Best Scope Mounts for Savage Impulse Elite Precision

Fixed Scope Mounts for Savage Impulse Elite Precision

We would recommend this 30 mm Henneberger HMS Tactics fixed mount for your Savage Impulse Elite Precision if you’re looking for a quality fixed scope mounting solution. It ensures sturdiness and reliability, is made of steel, and comes with a 30-year warranty.

Detachable Repeatable Scope Mounts for Savage Impulse Elite Precision

This ERA-TAC one-piece tactical scope mount earned our top recommendation for a detachable repeatable scope mount for Savage Impulse Elite Precision. It is reliable and extremely versatile and is thus a great choice for your rifle. It is manufactured in Germany, is made of aluminum, and has a 2-year warranty attached to it

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