getting a new 30-06 got it narrowed down to 2 rifles, would like your opinions.

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Was going to get the Mossberg ATR in black but I decided that I wanted a rifle with sights also, so that leaves out the Mosberg. So now the rifles in question are the Savage Model 111F and the Remington Model 700ADL.
The Savage has a black syn. stock which I like and I own and love a Model 112BVSS 300 Win. Mag. Now I've never owned a Remington but I like the looks and feel of this 700ADL with a laminated stock (similar to my 112BVSS).
Oh woe is me, what to do what to do?
 
My personal view would be to go with the Savage rifle since you already own one and are familiar with the action.
The 700 ADL Remington isn't a bad rifle either.
I can understand your quandry, maybe the flip of a quarter would help resolve the decision.

Is the Museum of the Fur Trade still out there in Chadron?
 
Both Savage and Remington have a reputation for overall quality and accuracy. I personally prefer the Remington, but the newly offered Savage 114 American Classic has me interested as I prefer a walnut stock and I'm willing to pay for the stock. I like a rifle to look good! Good luck. You can't go wrong with either choice.
 
The Museum of the Fur Trade is still here and as a matter of fact by this coming spring the addition, which will double the display area, will be finished. BTW Mr. Hanson has a new book out titled When Fur Was Money and I'm hoping to get started on it in a few days.
 
The only 30-06's in my eyes are the m1 garand for semi auto and the 1903 (mines an o3a3) to be fair I just shot those for the first time today but compared with the other guns i've had time with they just shot so well. They'll keep workin and workin as multiple conflicts and "policing actions" have shown and they'll never lose their value
 
I have the savage in 30.06 and love it. The first time I took it out to the range, I had fired over 100 rounds without noticing the time go by. However, since I hadn't shotanything in that high of caliber in over a decade, my shoulder regretted it. I'm definetely adding a thicker recoil pad to it.
 
Hi there,

Buy the savage. It is well worth the money and you can take any money saved and buy some better glass to mount on it.

Also, if you really get the itch, you can rebarrel it to another long action caliber using www.midwayusa.com aftermarket barrels and parts.

Chris
 
I have two Remington's a model 700 and a 760 both in 30.06 that are great shooters you wouldn't be dissapointed. The model 700 I used for many years. Two years ago I switched to a Browning (Eclipes) with the BOSS system in 30.06 as well. This is a very nice rifle too. It comes with a thumb hole stock, free floated barrel and adjustable triger out of the box. A little more money but worth it.
I have fried a few savages but never owned one. They shoot well but I prefer something a litte nicer.
 
Remember that most of these guns can out shoot you. so you really need to find out the reason of why you want a 30.06. Is it for strictly for hunting big game in the eastern part of the states? Get a bolt action. Do you want a quick follow up shot? get a semi auto. Remember you will always get what you pay for. A few extra bucks will ensure a lot more quality in both areas to consider:)
 
I have a Model 700 in .308 and have been extremely happy w/ it. It has got three deer to its credit so far. But really, you'd be fine w/ either rifle.
 
I have a 700 ADL right now, gun is a fine shooter, but so was the Savage I used to own. If you ever wanna build a hyper accurate shooting platform there are a ton of options for both guns, I would still get the remington 700 again, I like it alot.
 
Again thanks for all the replies. I decided to go with the Savage. There really wasn't that big of a price difference but to be honest, that Remington is to nice/pretty for the hunting I have in mind.
I had in mind to use see through scope rings but have been advised not to. So now I'm looking at scopes for thick wooded areas to open valleys. I won't be using this rifle for anything over 400 yards.
BTW david_the_geek, I owned two 1917 Winchesters. They were good shooters. I used one when I lived in Alaska. One went to my dad as a gift and the other went to a gunsmith for doing some work on another rifle that I owned.
I'm hoping to be using this rifle in Idaho (were I'm planning to move to) next year.
 
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