Remington 700 vs. Savage FP series .308

[hometheaterman]

I'd get the Savage. I've yet to handle or shoot a Savage that has ever left me unhappy. I haven't handled that many however, of the ones I have I've always been impressed.

When it comes to Remington I've handled and shot a few as well as owned Remington products and I've been let down most times. The quality just doesn't seem to be there with Remington. The worst gun's I've had or shot have been Remington's. Of course I've never shot something like a Hi Point or Jennings or anything like that.

 

[Funderb]

I have had nothing but good experiences with all of my savage rifles.

 

[MB308]

There is a lonely 700 in my gun cabinet. My model 12 Savage goes to the range now. The 700 is a great shooter, but the Savage is just a little better, and feels a little more comfortable. The 700 had trigger work, glass bedding, re-crowned the barrel, and a polish job on the bolt. The Savage, I just put a scope on.

 

[R.W.Dale]

Other than the installation of a new barrel, what kind of upgrades can you do on a Savage that you can't do yourself on a Remington?

Actually there's great deal more than just the bbl swap that's owner customizable

I can change out bolt handles in 5 minutes...... LOL no silver solder needed

I can change bolt faces to anything from .223 to WSM sized in about 10

barrel and recoil lug in 15

extractor in about 20 seconds

I could even upgrade to a LRPV single shot style action

I can adjust my headspace to however tight or loose I want it

You still have to pay to have a barrel chambered for a Savage even if you can install it yourself

NO you do not pay extra for threading and cambering. You can get a 100% DROP IN fully chambered and threaded bbl for a Savage delivered to your doorstep from Pac/Nor, Shilen, Lothar Walther and a few others for between $300 and $400 which is only slightly more expensive than the blank itself purchased retail.

Savage even if you can install it yourself and don't forget to add in the cost of any tools required.

all you need is a wrench that can be bought for less than $30 and headspace gauges can be rented for very little $$$ if you don't just use a sized in your dies case.

the AICS isn't available for the Savage,

Available from the FACTORY
http://www.tactical-life.com/online/products/savage-arms-modular-sniper-system-model-10-bas-bast/
Shooting times tested this rifle and it averaged in the .3's shooting %&$^ factory ammunition.....that's nuts
http://www.shootingtimes.com/longgun_reviews/ST_savagesheavymet_200904/index.html

as for the Jewell trigger They ain't the only game in town. SSS or even the target accutrigger sans blade is just as good


The Savage is literally the AR15, Small Block Chevy or 1911 of precision bolt actions

 

[Funderb]

Im regretting giving my father the savage as a present, and not giving it to myself. :banghead: !!!

 

[MCMXI]

krochus, thanks for the excellent information ... I had no idea that Savages were THAT modular and I do agree about the bolt handle. I can definitely see a Savage in my future, possibly the 10FCP with the intention of swapping the barrel for one chambered in 7mm-08. I'll say up front that I have no complaints about my two 700s that I use for matches. They're both WAY more accurate than I could ever be, 100% reliable and very enjoyable to shoot. However, I'd like to put together another match rifle for tactical competitions and I like the idea of trying a different platform. The Savage seems to be an ideal place to start.

Thanks.

 

[9mmepiphany]

The Savage is literally the AR15, Small Block Chevy or 1911 of precision bolt actions

oK...another money pit in my future...so we'll start with the fluted .260 barrel...