The High Country has some other functional/aesthetic enhancements. The barrel is fluted in a dramatic spiral that runs most of its length. Savage button-rifles their barrels. The .308 High Country’s barrel is 22 inches. The long-action calibers have 24-inch barrels.
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Savage Arms IMPULSE: American Made Straight Pull Rifle
Updated: August 3, 2024The new Savage Arms IMPULSE rifles are a whole new breed of rifle that raises the market to a new level. It’s really slick, very fast to operate, incredibly accurate; perhaps the most accurate rifle I have ever shot.
Tested: Ruger Hawkeye African, Newly Chambered in 280 Ackley Improved
Updated: August 3, 2024From time to time, Ruger produces the rifles in chamberings more suitable for hunting African plains game and big game elsewhere. The newest of these is the Ruger Hawkeye African chambered in 280 Ackley Improved. For my money, Ruger knocked it out of the park with this gun.
New Savage Impulse Straight Pull Rifle – First Look
Updated: September 4, 2024A straight-pull rifle is cycled by just two motions, backwards and forwards on a linear path. This differs from a traditional bolt action where four motions are required- rotate bolt, pull back, push forward, rotate down. The result is speed, accuracy, and reliability.
The Most Accurate Ultralight Rifle: Seekins HAVAK ELEMENT
Updated: August 3, 2024The Seekins Precision HAVAK ELEMENT uses cutting edge technology and design to shave weight without compromising accuracy, safety, or reliability.
Top 5 Deer Rifle Slings
Updated: August 3, 2024If you’ve ever been on a spot-and-stalk or a long hunt toting a rifle without a sling you have probably found yourself realizing just how useful they can be. Check out our top five deer rifle sling picks.
.75 MOA Guarantee from Springfield Armory’s All-New Bolt-Action 2020 Waypoint – Review
Updated: August 31, 2024Springfield’s 2020 action is a descendant of the legendary Remington 700 design. Dual locking lugs, a fluted, nitride-coated bolt, EDM raceways, and dual cocking cams…
Browning X-Bolt Western Hunter in 28 Nosler
Updated: August 3, 2024The Browning X-Bolt Western Hunter 28 Nosler is not your grandpa’s huntin’ rifle. There’s no wood anywhere. Rather, it’s a sleek, smooth, and lightweight magnum that is capable of the longest shots. That’s not to say it’s not attractive. It is.
Assembling an Alaskan Hunting Rifle: Part One
Updated: August 3, 2024Once I had picked up the rifle from a local sporting goods store, it was time to add a scope and the various accouterments to turn it into a legitimate all-weather hunting rifle, capable of holding its own no matter what Mother Nature throws at it.
Budget Rifle Showdown: Savage vs. Mossberg vs. Howa vs. CVA
Updated: August 3, 2024A team of shooters with varying experience went through, shot, and evaluated four, mid-range priced rifles from Mossberg, Savage, Howa, and CVA to see just what kind of bang for your buck you get in a mid-priced rifle.