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What is Big Green's quality control like these days? I am thinking about a 30-06. My thought is Savage can't be beat as far as accuracy and customer service goes, but I always have liked the 700. The classic lines can't be beat. Maybe Remington fans can tell me what is going on there. Since Marlin moved up to the Remington factory, I haven't heard anything good. But I know the 700 has always been a good rifle. What do you think?
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Look though the blue print thread... 700 seem to be the majority, and 700 clones also. I have always been a 700 fan, although never owned a savage, I think the proof is in the pudding. Too many 700 around here.
+1 for remington here!
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It comes down to what you like. If you pick up a savage and cycle the action and you know point it around like a 6 year old playing duck hunter and don't hate it you'll prob be happy with it. Like you mentioned it won't be lacking in the accuracy dept. I just don't really like the "feel" of a savage. I love my remingtons but wouldn't put them against savages for accuracy out of the box. Anyway another +1 for Remington
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Remington or who? ?
Not joking.
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Remington quality might be dropping but it's still not at the Savage level. Savage build a fine gun but it has no refinments and it pretty mucha tool.
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If you just want a rifle to put in the back of the closet to take out and kill something a couple of times a year, get a Savage. If you want a rifle that you're not ashamed to be seen with, get a Remington. And from what I've experienced at various factory matches, that myth about Savage accuracy is pretty much that, a myth.
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Maybe try a TC venture......
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I'm a Remington guy.
If your patient, get a beautiful used 700 from 60's or 70's for even less money. Just got a 30-06 from 1966 for $300. Waaayyyyyy smoother than any Remington today.
In contrast, i've been wheelin and dealin' to get a SS MR in 7-08 from my brother. Different strokes.
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Here's an early '80's Remington 700 BDL in 7mm Rem Mag. It's been pillared, glassed and floated. Trigger has been set at 3.5 lbs and I've replaced the aluminum bottom metal with steel. I mounted a Leupold scope in Talley rings. It's a great shooter and looks pretty good, too. I wouldn't do that to a Savage. Bob
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I have not seen the drop off in QC that many say they have seen with new Remington 700's, this question is a no-brainer for me I'd take a new Model 700 anyday over a Savage.....Good luck...............Hb
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700 are nice and the 30_06 I own is a great shooter. However I now own two savages and they both perform just as well and they both look good. They both have there ups, there would probably be strong arguments for both. I do remember when I bought a savage in the past that I had heard they had a bad rep, but when I picked it up and most importantly when I shot my first one I was very happy and wouldn't trade it for anything. Then again when I bought the 700 it felt good and shot great too so I wouldn't trade it for anything either. Long story short I don't think you will have issues either way. Plus there are lots of aftermarket parts and upgrades for both. Good luck.
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+1, I have 4 new Remington rifles, all picked up in the last two months..... I see no quality control issues with them.
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Here's an early '80's 700 BDL in 7mm Mag. It's been pillared, glassed and floated. Trigger has been set at 3.5 lbs and I've replaced the aluminum bottom metal with steel. I mounted a Leupold scope in Talley rings. It's a great shooter and looks pretty good, too. I wouldn't do that to a Savage. Bob That is a great looking rifle! I know the 700 action is the base for the old military sniper rifle as well as many benchrest and target rifles. Thanks for that photo.
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Oh goody. A Remington vs Savage debate.....just like old times.......
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Remington 700 hands down.
A better comparison would be the garbage Rem 710.
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The new Remingtons look and shoot great to me. I wouldn't own a Savage.
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Obviously you fellers haven't handled a Savage American Classic lately, Savage, no contest, ain't even close.
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If Savage was my only option in hunting rifles, I would stop hunting with rifles.
Buy a Remington and be merry.
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