Caliper_Mi
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So, I've been looking into modern bolt actions (as opposed to my old milsurps) and there sure are a wide variety or options out there. I'd like something to take some longer shots with (500-1000yd) in silhouette shoots or occasionally get to an F-class event when time allows. Without jumping right in high-buck with a Surgeon or something like that, I've been trying to decide between a Savage 10/110 and a Remington 700 but happened on some articles about the Remington 783, and it seems like an interesting hybrid of Remington and Savage design?
Based on this article, it looks like it uses a Savage-style floating bolt head in addition to the barrel nut? http://www.realguns.com/articles/476.htm
I like the closed top receiver for extra rigidity, maybe a 700 receiver that skipped a few milling steps? Wondering if the 783 will fit in a 700 stock, or maybe share triggers?
The ability to swap barrels at home that a Savage offers really appeals to me, but I like the variety of aftermarket parts that are made for Remington. Hoping this rifle might bridge the gap. Anyone out there with a 783 and either a Savage or a Rem 700 who can offer some first hand comparison?
Based on this article, it looks like it uses a Savage-style floating bolt head in addition to the barrel nut? http://www.realguns.com/articles/476.htm
I like the closed top receiver for extra rigidity, maybe a 700 receiver that skipped a few milling steps? Wondering if the 783 will fit in a 700 stock, or maybe share triggers?
The ability to swap barrels at home that a Savage offers really appeals to me, but I like the variety of aftermarket parts that are made for Remington. Hoping this rifle might bridge the gap. Anyone out there with a 783 and either a Savage or a Rem 700 who can offer some first hand comparison?