Savage 110 or Remington 700?

[Jedi_7.62]

Which is a better platform for sniper systems? I've read the Marines use mostly Remingtons as do a lot of SWAT teams. I've also ready many use Savage both have excellent reputations. Assuming .308. which civilian available packages most resemble the performance levels of the "Pro's"

In all reality it would only be for target shooting. However, in a SHTF scenario I would like something that stacks up to "profesional levels".

I'm up for a promotion in January that will have a great effect on my gun budget. So $1,000 is the upper range.

Give me your thoughts.

Thanks,

 

[Jim Watson]

Well, the professional killers mostly use Remingtons. Is that because they are better rifles or is it because they are better supported, kind of like a 1911?

I bought the Savage and put the money saved into a better scope, the which are mediocre to inferior on the "package" rifles.

It makes a difference in the F-T/R matches I shoot.

 

[Redlg155]

I looked at the same two rifles and ended up ordering the Savage Mod 10fp in .308.

However, based on reports that I have heard/read, the synthetic factory stock isn't the best quality out there. I'm looking to replace the stock as soon as possible.

1K will get you a nice Savage and excellent glass to put on her.

Good Shooting
Red

 

[atblis]

Ford or Chevy?

Why are you limiting yourself to just Remington and Savage?

 

[ArmedBear]

Well, the professional killers mostly use Remingtons. Is that because they are better rifles or is it because they are better supported, kind of like a 1911?

It's my understanding that the Remingtons are chock-full of custom parts. That doesn't mean that a factory Remmie is a bad rifle. Far from it. But it does mean that the pros believe that, to be a really GREAT rifle, they want a lot of handwork done on the thing, as long as it's done with OPM.

 

[rbernie]

Since shooter's skill is probably more of a factor than any differences between a Savage or a Remington, I'd probably opt for the rifle that was the easiest to customize and maintain. If you shoot it enough to get good at it, barrel replacement costs will become a very real factor to consider.

Both the Savage and the Remington have good aftermarket support. The nice thing about the Savage, however, is that it's a relatively trivial chore for a competent wrench-turner to replace barrels; no metalwork involved.

I'd get the Savage.

 

[nyresq]

That doesn't mean that a factory Remmie is a bad rifle. Far from it. But it does mean that the pros believe that, to be a really GREAT rifle, they want a lot of handwork done on the thing....

except for the hundreds of law enforcement officers that use a Remington 700P straight from the box with no mods to any part of it aside from glass and maybe having the trigger adjusted...


If there was any rifle out there that was that much better then the Remington , then everyone would be switching over to it and selling off their 700's.

Next to a full custom bedded McMillan, the HS precision stocks that come with the Remingtons are the best out there for pure accuracy. The full length aluminum bedding block free floats the barrel and locks the action in tight.

Go with the 700. Even custom action makers use the 700 design for the base.

 

[Dr.Rob]

First off in either I'd get a varminter or target stock with palm swells and a fat fore-end.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire_rifles/model_700/model_700_VLS.asp

http://www.savagearms.com/12bvss.htm

Neither 'standard' model has that, though Savage offers 'Choate' models.

http://www.savagearms.com/12vss.htm

You really want a 1000 yard rifle, you'll spend as much on the scope as you do the rifle, if not 2 or 3 times more. Which is one reasonwhy this Savage is so pricey, the other is the McMillan stock.

http://www.savagearms.com/10fpxp-hsprec.htm

Remington 700's built for the real thing are semi hand made by Marine armorers, there's nothing 'out of the box' about them.

Both are great rifles, Remington has the military contract.

 

[Rabid Rabbit]

I went for the savage for my wife and I'll get another one for me next year. The trigger on the savage is nice and very adjustable 1.5 lb - 6lb and I made two additional barrels in 308 and 300/221 and can change the barrels in about 10 minutes. I wouldn't mind the 700 since I can buy just the action and build a rifle but I'll be sticking with the savge for now.