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Re: Rifle advice jarhead88 #8799748 04/22/14
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n8dawg6 Campfire Tracker N Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,032	Originally Posted by jarhead88 I'm between the Remmington 700 and the Savage (probably 116 trophy hunter XP) folks seem to forget that you said this. i own both salvages and remingtons. if i was down to one, like what you're describing, i'd pick the 700. if i was you, id compare a CDL and SPS in person and see which you prefer. p.s. i havent had any issues with the "new" remington 700's, although you should definitely consider a used one in good shape. Uber Demanding Rifle Aficionado

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Re: Rifle advice n8dawg6 #8799771 04/22/14
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JSTUART Campfire Ranger J Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 29,786 Land of milk and honey...for s...	Originally Posted by n8dawg6 Originally Posted by jarhead88 I'm between the Remmington 700 and the Savage (probably 116 trophy hunter XP) folks seem to forget that you said this. i own both salvages and remingtons. if i was down to one, like what you're describing, i'd pick the 700. if i was you, id compare a CDL and SPS in person and see which you prefer. p.s. i havent had any issues with the "new" remington 700's, although you should definitely consider a used one in good shape. And some probably think that anyone choosing between those two need all the help they can get. (twisted-smiley-winky-thingy) These are my opinions, feel free to disagree.

Re: Rifle advice n8dawg6 #8799797 04/22/14
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bluecow New Member Joined: May 2013 Posts: 9	nothing against remington just seams to me that rem. always have a recall on something or other. i went though this some years ago but wanted .25 cal. did a lot of looking and ended up with a used custom 03A3 in 30-06 that fits like a glove. i would say do some looking around, then go with what you like best without regard to brand.

Re: Rifle advice jarhead88 #8799813 04/22/14
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Originally Posted by jarhead88 I'm set on getting a bolt action, chambering 30 06. I have read a lot and have talked with friends and I'm between the Remmington 700 and the Savage (probably 116 trophy hunter XP) I'm thinking stainless steel barrel..... and 30 06 because of round choices/variety. Not sure synthetic or wood stock.. (like the wood look/feel but not set on either) please give me some feedback on both. what is the pros/cons of both.. thanks for the help I'd get the Remington. And a synthetic stock and float the barrel and glass bed it. I'd also put it into a McMillan, but I don't know if that's in your price range or not. Travis Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: Rifle advice deflave #8799834 04/22/14
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longshot3 Campfire Tracker L Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 5,464 Eastern Shore, Va	Pick up a good used Remington. Plain vanilla 30-06's are in every pawn shop this time of year, and with deer season months away, you can snag one for around $400-450 easily. You can always re-stock it, ceracoat, and upgrade the crap out of it as time and money allows. They are just so much more asthetically pleasing than a Savage, and 9 times out of 10, they shoot well. Good luck!

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Re: Rifle advice longshot3 #8799978 04/22/14
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603Country Campfire Regular 6 Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 800	Still...think about a Tikka. I kept reading about Tikka this and Tikka that and how smooth and accurate they were. So finally I got one. Wow! Did I mention how smooth the action is and how accurate they are? Maybe I did.

Re: Rifle advice 603Country #8813936 04/27/14
Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 64 J jarhead88 OP Campfire Greenhorn
OP jarhead88 Campfire Greenhorn J Joined: Nov 2013 Posts: 64	Thanks for all the advice.. It looks like most like the Remmington and a lot have advised on the Tikka too.. Question: a lot mentioned going used (which I have/am looking at) is it because I can pick up something good for less or is it that the older models are more solid? How is that new X mark pro trigger? I am going to another gun store soon, keep you posted

Re: Rifle advice jarhead88 #8814066 04/27/14
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida deflave Campfire Sage
deflave Campfire Sage Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 115,424 Likes: 13 South Florida	Both. Lots of guys prefer the older Remington actions, and of course used is typically a money saver when looking for a donor action. However; I haven't seen a newer Remington that won't shoot. But apparently many have. There is no [bleep] way on this earth I would give $6-700 for a Tikka. Travis Originally Posted by Geno67 Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Originally Posted by Judman Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. Originally Posted by KSMITH My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house

Re: Rifle advice deflave #8814093 04/27/14
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T_Inman Campfire Ranger Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 20,263 Likes: 19	Tikka's have a loyal following, but they feel like a damn kids toy to me. The action, bolt and everything else feels like it is going to break off just playing with it. They don't look like a rifle should to me either, but that stuff is all cosmetic and subjective. The Savage's are butt ass ugly and bulky. Both savages and tikkas are supposed to be very accurate and reliable though, and that's what matters. I've never had a bad Rem 700, but that's just me. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Re: Rifle advice jarhead88 #8814241 04/27/14
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Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 4,004 Cave Creek, AZ	Jarhead, Going used is usually cheaper and especially in M700 30-06 there are tons of them around. The older ones are well made (don't have experience with anything recent). The downside is you may get somebody's lemon but that is pretty unlikely as most of them shoot well and they are easy to accurize if they need any tweaking at all. I have one that has been "breathed on" that has been my right arm (pun intended) for 25 years. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

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Re: Rifle advice jarhead88 #8814378 04/27/14
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4th_point Campfire Tracker 4 Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 4,874 Oregon	88, Hate to muddy the waters for you but I'd consider a Ruger MKII or Hawkeye in stainless/synthetic. I'd not go tang though. I've had a few Salvages and none were the best feeders. Others have commented on the same. Ugly as sin, but pretty dang tough to beat for gas venting. I've had 5 of the Finnish T3 Tikklers too. Great rifle if they suit your style/tastes but I don't plan on owning another. Jason

Re: Rifle advice Alex38 #8814492 04/27/14
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Oakster Campfire Tracker O Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,119 Wyoming	Originally Posted by Alex38 I'd also add the Weatherby Vanguard S2 Stainless to the mix. They're a darn nice rifle for the money. I would agree with that. I have one in stainless .30-06 that I am looking forward to shooting this spring

Re: Rifle advice deflave #8814561 04/27/14
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1tnhunter Campfire Regular 1 Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 2,214 Tennessee	Originally Posted by deflave There is no [bleep] way on this earth I would give $6-700 for a Tikka. Travis Exactly!! When they were at entry level prices I wouldn't give it.

Re: Rifle advice T_Inman #8814654 04/27/14
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1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North...	Originally Posted by Dog_Hunter Tikka's have a loyal following, but they feel like a damn kids toy to me. The action, bolt and everything else feels like it is going to break off just playing with it. They don't look like a rifle should to me either, but that stuff is all cosmetic and subjective. The Savage's are butt ass ugly and bulky. Both savages and tikkas are supposed to be very accurate and reliable though, and that's what matters. I've never had a bad Rem 700, but that's just me. Good luck with whatever you choose. My Tikka looks OK. I bedded it into a B&C Medalist. Never touched anything else. It shoots as well as any box stock rifle I've ever owned. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: Rifle advice T_Inman #8814684 04/27/14
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1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North...	Originally Posted by Dog_Hunter The Savage's are butt ass ugly and bulky. Both savages and tikkas are supposed to be very accurate and reliable though, and that's what matters. I've never had a bad Rem 700, but that's just me. Good luck with whatever you choose. My butt ass ugly Savage 10 shot this group today (I have to agree-- these plastic-stocked Savages are seriously ugly). Figured this this will be my hunting load: Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: Rifle advice deflave #8814752 04/27/14
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1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North...	Originally Posted by deflave Originally Posted by jarhead88 I'm set on getting a bolt action, chambering 30 06. I have read a lot and have talked with friends and I'm between the Remmington 700 and the Savage (probably 116 trophy hunter XP) I'm thinking stainless steel barrel..... and 30 06 because of round choices/variety. Not sure synthetic or wood stock.. (like the wood look/feel but not set on either) please give me some feedback on both. what is the pros/cons of both.. thanks for the help I'd get the Remington. And a synthetic stock and float the barrel and glass bed it. I'd also put it into a McMillan, but I don't know if that's in your price range or not. Travis Or you could do what Travis said. I'm not much on new Remmys but I have owned a bunch of older ones. I had an old wood ADL in 270 that shot the best of any box stock rifle I've ever owned. This one is a 700SS in 30-06. Exactly as Travis suggest, only in an HSP stock. It shoots purdy good. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

Re: Rifle advice 1Nut #8814883 04/27/14
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444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,732 Alabama	I have moved away from 700s but some folks like Fords and others drive Chevys. I'd pick the Savage out of your two but for a shooter out of the box with zero mods I'd look at a Tikka. My personal likes drift to M70 Winchesters and M77 Rugers but the Weatherby Vanguard S2 is a good value as are the Ruger American model and Marlin XL7.

Re: Rifle advice 444Matt #8814993 04/27/14
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gregintenn Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 16,108 Likes: 2	Have you considered a Winchester?

Re: Rifle advice gregintenn #8815041 04/27/14
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Big_Redhead Campfire Tracker Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 5,950 Michigan	I would MUCH rather buy a Tikka than a Remington. Too much variability in Remington bolt guns. I have had too many Remington bolt guns that would not feed at all. Not in the market for another. Better odds at Kimber roulette than Remington roulette. Our God reigns. Harrumph!!! I often use quick reply. My posts are not directed toward any specific person unless I mention them by name.

Re: Rifle advice gregintenn #8815069 04/27/14
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1Nut Campfire Regular Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,601 A little further North...	Gregintenn, Nice Featherweight. Chambering? I have a 2008 Limited Edition in 270 Win. Nut Experience hath shewn, that even under the best forms of government those entrusted with power have, in time, and by slow operations, perverted it into tyranny. Thomas Jefferson

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