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Impulse Core Hunter

Name: Savage Arms Impulse Core Hunter — 243 Win (Left-Handed)
Brand: Savage Arms
SKU: savage-impulse-core-hunter-ambidextrous-32831
Price: 1469 USD
Availability: InStock

Ambidextrous SKU 32831 243 Win · 243 Win

The Savage Arms Impulse Core Hunter is a ambidextrous straight-pull rifle chambered in 243 Win. Its mid-weight build pairs a 20-inch barrel with a 7.93 lb listed weight, suited to varmint, predator, and lighter big-game hunting. It wears a flat dark gray synthetic sporter stock synthetic stock and black ink cerakote aluminum receiver metalwork.

Barrel

20"

Weight

7.93 lb

MSRP

$1,469

Where to buy

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Set up your Impulse Core Hunter

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Scope base & rings
Match the base to this action's footprint, then pick ring height for your objective diameter.
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Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
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Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
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Muzzle brake or suppressor mount
This barrel is threaded, so check the thread pitch on the spec table before ordering.
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243 Win ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
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Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
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Full specifications

Manufacturer SKU32831

ActionStraight-pull bolt action

Hand orientationAmbidextrous

Caliber243 Win

Barrel length20 in

Overall length41.11 in

Weight7.93 lb

StockFlat Dark Gray synthetic sporter stock Synthetic

Metal finishBlack Ink Cerakote aluminum receiver

Magazine4 rounds; detachable box magazine

Threaded barrelYes

MSRP$1,469

Street priceNot published

AvailabilityIn stock

Catalog statusCurrent

Country of manufactureNot published

Last verified2026-05-28

Other Impulse Core Hunter variants

6.5 Creedmoor · 20"308 Win · 20"6.5 PRC · 22"6.8 Western · 22"300 WSM · 22"270 Win · 20"30-06 Sprg · 20"7mm PRC · 22"7mm BC · 20"300 Win Mag · 22"22 Creedmoor · 20"25 Creedmoor · 20"6mm Creedmoor · 20"7mm BC · 16.5"300 PRC · 24"

Sources & citations

Every spec is tied to an official manufacturer page or verified source.

Manufacturer product page ↗https://savagearms.com/firearms/model/impulse-core-hunter https://savagearms.com/firearms/left-handed

Is the Savage Arms Impulse Core Hunter right for you?

The Impulse Core Hunter is best suited to varmint, predator, and lighter big-game hunting.

Browse more left-handed 243 Win rifles, straight-pull rifles, or the full Savage Arms left-handed lineup.

Key features

Ambidextrous design — usable from either shoulder
7.93 lb listed weight (mid-weight)
20" barrel in 243 Win
Threaded muzzle — suppressor- and brake-ready
Flat Dark Gray synthetic sporter stock Synthetic stock
Black Ink Cerakote aluminum receiver metal finish
Magazine: 4 rounds; detachable box magazine
MSRP around $1,469

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