Savage Impulse Hog Hunter .300 Win Mag 24in OD Green

About this product

What is the Savage Impulse Hog Hunter .300 Win Mag 24in OD Green? This is a 9.2-pound, straight-pull bolt-action hunting rifle engineered specifically for engagement of large, tough quarry like feral hogs, black bear, and elk from field positions, and it comes optics-ready with a pre-installed 20 MOA Picatinny rail on its single-piece receiver. The rifle uses Savage's unique Impulse action, which eliminates the traditional bolt rotation cycle in favor of a rearward pull, rearward push system, fundamentally altering the shooter's recovery and follow-up shot cadence. My testing at my Montana range confirms its primary value lies in managing the .300 Winchester Magnum's significant recoil impulse while maintaining a platform ready for suppressor use.

What is the Savage Impulse Hog Hunter used for?

This rifle is purpose-built for heavy-duty hunting of large, dangerous game, specifically wild boar and other large ungulates. Its .300 Winchester Magnum chambering provides the terminal ballistics for dense bone and muscle at ranges exceeding 300 yards. When paired with a dedicated suppressor, like a Silencer Central Banish 30, its 24-inch 5/8x24 threaded barrel makes it a lethal, discreet tool for nocturnal or agricultural pest control operations.

How does the Savage Impulse Hog Hunter compare to the Stevens 334 Rifle?

The Hog Hunter is a premium platform for heavy recoiling magnum cartridges, while the the Stevens 334 is a more traditional, budget-conscious hunting tool. For managing the .300 Win Mag's 30+ ft-lbs of recoil energy, the Hog Hunter's 9.2-pound weight and advanced AccuFit stock system offer superior stability and a 0.75-inch range of length-of-pull adjustment versus the Stevens 334’s fixed synthetic stock; however, the Stevens costs roughly $300 less and is sufficient for milder cartridges like .308 Win where fast follow-ups are less critical.

What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?

This is a substantial, full-power hunting rifle weighing 9.2 pounds (147.2 ounces) before optics or a suppressor. The key dimension is its 24-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, contoured for consistent free-float performance within the AccuStock aluminum chassis. Overall length from muzzle to buttplate is 44.5 inches, making it 2.75 inches longer than a typical 20-inch barreled AR-10 platform in .308. This weight and length are non-negotiable trade-offs for the ballistic performance and harmonics required by the .300 Win Mag in a field rifle.

Who is this NOT for?

This rifle is specifically not the correct choice for beginners, casual plinkers, or those seeking a lightweight mountain rifle. The operating manual of arms for the Impulse straight-pull action requires intentional practice to master—you cannot run it like a traditional bolt or a gas-operated semi-auto. Its 9.2-pound heft is a liability for high-mileage backpack hunts, and its ammunition costs roughly $2.50-$5.00 per round, making it an expensive tool to learn basic marksmanship fundamentals. For a first-time hunter, I'd point them toward the more conventional and forgiving Stevens 334 in .243 Win — our editorial take.

What's in the box?

The rifle ships with one 3-round detachable box magazine, a set of AccuFit spacers and combs to adjust stock length-of-pull (from 13.125 to 13.875 inches) and comb height, and the required 7/64-inch hex wrench for trigger weight adjustment, which ranges from 2.5 to 4.5 pounds. Crucially, it does not include thread protectors or a muzzle device; you must supply your own 5/8x24 thread protector or direct-thread suppressor mount. The 20 MOA rail is attached and torqued to the receiver per factory spec.

Is the Savage Impulse Hog Hunter worth it at $875.99?

Yes, at $875.99 it represents a competent entry point into a purpose-built, suppressor-ready magnum rifle with a modern chassis-like stock system. The investment is justified by the cost of the components: the cold hammer-forged, threaded barrel, the machined aluminum AccuStock chassis, and the proprietary R&D of the Impulse action. When you consider that a comparable custom barreled action plus a chassis system would start at $1,500 before assembly, the Hog Hunter's price is a direct value for a shooter who needs its specific capabilities and is prepared for the operating cost of the cartridge.