Savage Vs Remington..Im torn once again...

The only Savage I've ever owned that is noticeably more accurate than any of my Remingtons is a custom, McGowen barrelled 30-06 that I built. As a matter of fact, that is the ONLY Savage that I still own, but neither of my two Remington's are going anywhere.
 
Sorry, I know a lot of people like Remingtons, but with the Accutrigger there is no beating the Savage, ugly maybe, but if you think outsanding accurate rifles are beautiful then beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Jim

A 243

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A 270

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And a 223

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I really don't understand why people think Savages are ugly. Maybe on the cheaper wood-stocked models like I have but the American Classic models and target models look great.

Other than bolt and receiver configuration, how is the Savage different from a 700 or 70 in looks? Again comparing the higher grade models.

I think it's just something a gun writer said once in comparison to a custom grade rifle he was used to and now the internet now requires everyone to say "a Savage is ugly but..."
 
Warbird, there's no need for the bolt to be swept to the rear. It has a short and sweet dissposition, a clean look so to speak,, and if there is no need, why carry it around on a rifle?:confused:
 
I was just being a smart ass.... :D

I'll probably someday own a Savage, when I figure which one I want with all the choices they offer... :confused:
 
Im done with remington for the time being. The x-mark pro triggers are adjustable from about 20-10lbs. So unless you wanna pay another 130.00 dollars for an aftermarket trigger id go savage.
 
Several have already mentioned that with Rem or Savage the low end models will have short comings in the stock and trigger area. I bought a Savage last summer, went with the cheap pkg gun, threw away the stock and trigger and installed new stock and trigger of my choice. Very happy with it. I chose Savage because I had not had a Savage centerfire and wanted to try one and I like the idea of being able to do a barrel swap myself. I also own a Rem 700 in .223 that I just love. It is stock except a match kit installed in the trigger.

I think you are wise to avoid the Rem 770. aside from quality issues there are no after market or repair parts available, and it has no resale value whereas for only a little more you get the 700 with lots of aftermarket options and solid resale value.
 
Im done with remington for the time being. The x-mark pro triggers are adjustable from about 20-10lbs. So unless you wanna pay another 130.00 dollars for an aftermarket trigger id go savage.
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My X-Mark Pro trigger went down to 3 lbs. just like they said it would.
 
phillyr121

It's only one rifle, but I have a vanguard. It's ok, but I think a middle level Savage is better.
 
DevilTail,besides Savage and Remington,you might want to also look at the Tikka T3 varminter and the CZ-550 varmint and also the Howa varminter line of rifles.
I have 2 Savage 308's,a 10FCP and a 12FLV.They both are great shooting guns,and I'd be the first to brag about Savage rifles,but there are many brands that shoot well today.
If you want a rifle that is easy to change up,buy a Savage or Remington.Savage is the easiest,and most user friendly-No Gunsmith needed to change calibers.
If you want a rifle that is going to perform well,look at all of the brands listed,and pick the one that fits you best,and has the features that you want.
Just be sure to put some good optics on top of the rifle,and it will make it that much more enjoyable.
 
savage

do you all know about all the shooting matches that the savage team have been winning
for one the 300 meter match in Russia last year.
 
Like some of the others have already posted the real choice should be between a a Savage a Tikka and a Remington. Nothing against Remington, I own 2 of them, a 25 years old 700BDL and a model 700 shotgun. I just think in your price range of the chance of getting a tackdriver is better with Savage or Tikka
 
Either Rifle is capable of what you want, Its up to you as an individual shooter, to figure out which Rifle fits you better, and has the features that you want. Which ever one you picture yourself holding the most, or catch yourself looking at the most is the one you want. Good Luck
 
I like Remington. My reason is that I think its a prettier rifle. I had a Rem 700 22-250 for years - great rifle. I now have a Savage 30-06 - great shooting rifle, but not as pretty as the Remington. From a functionality standpoint, I don't think their's a hill of beans difference between comparable rifles of these two brands. Both are capable of accepting good trigger systems and prettier stocks.
 
I've always been a Remington 700 fan and I own several of the older 700 models.
My old 700's are accurate.
I have a bull barrel 243 that shoots 3/8 inch groups at a 100 yards all day long, if the shooter does his job.

That being said, lately I've switched and Savage gets my vote.
In my opinion Savage rifles are a lot more gun for the money.
I have a Savage bull barrel 223 with the accu trigger, it will shoot them nice little groups just like my other bull barrel gun.

I also have a new Stevens 22-250 that's manufactured by Savage.
After changing the trigger in it I can shoot 1/2 inch groups at 100 yards.
I figure that's not to bad for a economy line rifle that does not break the bank to own.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com
 
15 Year old girl wins first in her class! Shooting a factory Savage of course...

Why would anyone buy a Cooper, Tikka, Sako, and spend all that money when a Savage is just as accurate or has better accuracy right out of the box?

How do Northland, Shilen, Lothar Walther, Krieger, or who ever is selling so called premium after market barrels for Savages, stay in business?

Why would anyone want to buy a premium replacement barrel when the Savage factory barrels shoot dime sized groups with factory ammo?


15 Year old girl wins first in her class! Shooting a factory Savage of course...

http://bulletin.accurateshooter.com/2011/09/15-year-old-gal-wins-her-first-ever-f-class-match/

How do these other companies stay in business, competing against Savage rifles that are accuracy superior?

How many Remingtons do you think she shot against?
 
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I was a long time rem 700 shooter till I handled a Savage 12 BVSS. Very well made, smooth, great trigger and accurate.

The trigger alone is worth switching for.

Once you shoot both side by side, I would be surprised if you did not pick up the savage and leave the 700. Savages are really that much better made and did I mention the great accu-trigger?
 
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