I have 3 Rem 700's. .280,30-06,7mm mag. All good shooters, and I will nerver get rid of the 280.......But on Thursday, I am picking up the Savage 10 Predator Hunter in 6.5Creedmoor. I will let you know my opinion at a later date. Years ago, I did have a Savage 17 hvy barrel, it was a tack driver but the action was very crappy. My dad passed away and he had a Ruger 77/17 so for sentimental purposes I kept that one, I can't get that thing to shoot a good group.