This is an old thread, but nobody ever answered this guy's question after 3 pages of just simply trying to figure out what these two rifles were.
I'm interested in some feedback as the 700P is high on my list right now.....
700p vs Sendero anyone?
They are both good rifles. The P is just a basic work horse designed for police sniper duty which means basically it's made to be a sub 400yds rifle.This is an old thread, but nobody ever answered this guy's question after 3 pages of just simply trying to figure out what these two rifles were.
I'm interested in some feedback as the 700P is high on my list right now.....
700p vs Sendero anyone?
5lbs is a lot if you are carrying it very far. If you're not, then it's a bonus as long as you are shooting from a supported position because as a rule, heavier is steadier.Which would be better for a hunting application? From everything I can read they seem to be identical in potential for accuracy and the only difference seems to be stainless vs parkerized, B&C vs HS Precision stock, and fluted vs standard bull barrels.
The Sendero is .5lb lighter, but with a bipod/sling that's close to negligible. I had read some guys had experienced rusting with the Sendero. How is that possible with even marginal care? Isn't that the point of buying stainless? I'm thinking I'm going to go with the 700P but wanted to make sure there is nothing more than aesthetics that the $200 premium carries with the Sendero. Thanks!
(Especially WildRose for being patient and consistently sharing your knowledge)
No and no. The P is designed to meet the specs most departments are looking for but there's nothing particularly special about the P Line barrels.Again, thanks for the feedback. Is there any credibility in what I've heard about the police line having higher quality control or handpicked barrels over the rest of the 700 line? Also, the fluting cuts a half pound off the sendero, but as I'll be pausing between shots for cooling anyways is there any advantage in accuracy?