Which do you think is better - thinking about another bolt action.
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Which do you think is better - thinking about another bolt action.
I deer hunt with a 700 BDL in 30.06 and have no complaints. It's not new but it works
Pre-64 model 70 controlled feed. After '64 the Remington.
I have a 700 BDL in 7mm Rem Mag topped with a Leupold VX-III 4.5 x 14 x 50. It's a tack driver as far as I'm concerned. I have no experience with the Model 70 so I can't compare. I am a big fan of my 700 though.
I checked out a couple of 700s this past weekend. I did not love them for various reasons, but the one recurring thing that bugged me was the sloppiness of the bolt to receiver fit. When I worked the action, the bolt just kind of rattled around like it was a little bit undersized for the receiver. I did try out a Savage and honestly, it fit my frame and bolt cycled much better than the 700. Going to look at a few competing models this weekend.
IIRC Savage has the accu-trigger. A dangerous game rifle-smith I know loves the value in the Savage line.
I too am a fan of the accu-trigger as it imitates the feel of a double stage.
I've got a "pre-64" M70 (the ones made in the late '90s, not a vintage one) that I love. It has the B.O.S.S. muzzle brake/tuner thing, and it's stupidly accurate with the right loads. I've shot M700s quite a bit, too.
I don't think either is really "better;" they seem to be comparable in quality overall. I'd buy either, all else equal, and would probably decide ultimately on which one had a better deal. I don't have as much experience with the Savage guns, but they seem like an awful good deal for the money, too.
I just held the 20" barreled Tactical Model 700 in .308. I liked it, but boy do modern rifles feel tinny next to some iron and wood.
I have a savage 14 in 308. nice. I like it better than the remington and winchesters I looked at.