[OldWolf]

Kinda thinking about getting a 308 bolt rifle. Anyone have the Impulse and care to make a few comments?

 

[Arkyplinker]

I just stumbled across this, and noticed no one has replied. I don’t know anything about the Impulse, but I see a disproportionate number of gripes on newer model guns in the Savage thread, compared to other brands. It looks like they are having some quality control issues, at least with their rimfire line. I don’t know if those problems carry over into center-fire guns or not, but I’m a little leery of them. I came close to buying an Axis in 6.5 Creedmoor a few months ago, but decided to save my nickels and get a Ruger Precision instead. Don’t have it yet, so nothing to report, but all the feedback I hear on them is good.

 

[Turkeytider]

Just one person`s experience, mind, but I`ve thoroughly enjoyed my Savage 110 Storm in .223 that I`ve had for about two years now. Several hundred rounds through it, flawless functionality so far. Almost boringly accurate at 100 yards, and I`m sure would be so at longer ranges. Also have a 93R17 that I enjoy at the range.

Go to Sniper`s Hide and search Savage Impulse. That`s a good site for information if you can put up with the occasional moron that can`t seem to put together a thought without resorting to at least two four letter words per sentence.

 

[Arkyplinker]

Better info than I had, for sure, and good to hear. I’ve always liked Savages, and have 6 of them; 2 1903s a 1909, a 29A, and model 11s in 22-250 and 7mm-08. They all shoot great, and have been pretty much trouble free. The only complaint I have with any of them is the 7mm-08 has the Accu-trigger, which I don’t care for, but that‘s just me, and most people seem to like them. Everything I have is 30-100 years old or more though, and I’ve hated to see all those stories here about people having to send their brand-new guns back to the factory multiple times. Good to hear they are doing something right!

 

[OldWolf]

I forgot that I had posted this and for some reason I am not getting email alerts from RFC.
I found a Ruger Hawkeye Predator 308 that I plan to pick up tomorrow.
Should be interesting developing loads for it.

 

[Arkyplinker]

I forgot that I had posted this and for some reason I am not getting email alerts from RFC.
I found a Ruger Hawkeye Predator 308 that I plan to pick up tomorrow.
Should be interesting developing loads for it.

I’m in the lead in an auction for. 1953 Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in .308 myself. I’ll know for sure in a few hours!

 

[Jive Turkey]

I forgot that I had posted this and for some reason I am not getting email alerts from RFC.
I found a Ruger Hawkeye Predator 308 that I plan to pick up tomorrow.
Should be interesting developing loads for it.

I have a Ruger M77 mkii in 308 that’s a good shooter. Does the Hawkeye have the 3 position safety on back of bolt like mine?

 

[Toomany22s]

They must’ve discontinued that caliber in that model Ruger® Hawkeye® Predator Bolt-Action Rifle Models
But if its got the same features, im sure it will be awesome 👍
After rimfire 7.62/51 , 308 is my go to round. Just a wider variety in ammunition at reasonable prices, and just enough recoil, to let me know Im alive but not enough to send me home aching 👍

 

[gmd1950]

I've owned a Ruger Predator in 6.5CM for about a year now, it's sub MOA all the way to 400 yards with Hornady Precision Hunters, $400 with some discounts from Academy Sports.