Budget 300WM, Savage FCP-HS vs Remington 700 Long Range

[supermoto917]

Howdy folks, Wanted to get feedback from you guys on what route would you choose if you were to build a budget LR rifle. Please also include the pros and cons between the 2 rifles listed. This will be what I will be using for boar hunting a possibly bear in the near future. Thanks in advance.

 

[FEENIX]

Go with Savage and enjoy!

Pros: Best DIY friendly and out of the box accuracy.

Cons: Not as much after market support as the 700 but it is catching on.

 

[supermoto917]

Go with Savage and enjoy!

Pros: Best DIY friendly and out of the box accuracy.

Cons: Not as much after market support as the 700 but it is catching on.

Thanks FEENIX, I have had my eyes on the Savage for some time now but the Remy 700 LR price @ 799 is hard to beat. Trying to set up a rugged rifle that I dont mind banging up on trips which I dont want to do with my custom jobs. Appreciate the feedback.

 

[shooter7]

Do the savage if youre looking for a out of the box shooter. Better stock in my opinion and savage factory barrels more often than not shoot phenomenally well. In the event it doesn't shoot just order a prefit barrel (criterion, pac nor, mcgowen etc) and do the swap yourself.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I'll be the odd man out and while I usually agree with Feenix 100% of the time and my favorite sticks are all Savages, if I did it again, I'd build on a 700 action because aftermarket stuff is so much easier to procure.

I did a Savage build last year and parts were a royal PITA and, concerning triggers, none of the premier trigger builders do a Savage trigger..... I still have the accutrigger and while it's been 'tuned' a bit, it's certainly not a Jewell and never will be.

I have a nice, lightweight sub moa at 200 stick but the options are slim except for barrels.

 

[coastbuck]

I have the rem 700 long range in 300 win mag. Only modification is a jewell trigger set at 2 lbs. Gun has been a constant 1/2 moa to 3/4 shooter with factory ammo. Little bit better with handloads. Currently working up loads with the 210 bergers. Taking longer than I like to get the load finalized but that's because of my job and lack of time. Recoil isn't bad at all, got no problem shooting a couple boxes of ammo a session without getting sore or woreout.

My cousin has the same gun but in 7 rem mag. His gun was very picky. Would only shoot 1 or 2 different brands of factory ammo good and hated the rest compared to mine that would shoot just about anything. With handloads we knock it down to a 1/2 moa gun. Have only tested one load might tighten up with a different bullet load combo. Just waiting for some good weather to go and confirm drops. That's about all the info I can offer on the rem 700 long range. But with any rifle there's a chance of getting a great shooter or a lemon. Only other thing I can offer is there is a lot of aftermarket support for the.rem 700 hope this helps you with your decision.

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

How about neither ! TC venture $ 324.00 after rebate at Grice gun shop in Clearfield PA...put a Leupold 6 x 18 on it for the cost of just the rifle for a $1000.00

 

[FEENIX]

I'll be the odd man out and while I usually agree with Feenix 100% of the time and my favorite sticks are all Savages, if I did it again, I'd build on a 700 action because aftermarket stuff is so much easier to procure.

I did a Savage build last year and parts were a royal PITA and, concerning triggers, none of the premier trigger builders do a Savage trigger..... I still have the accutrigger and while it's been 'tuned' a bit, it's certainly not a Jewell and never will be.

I have a nice, lightweight sub moa at 200 stick but the options are slim except for barrels.

Flip,

That's why I provided the pros and cons as ...

Go with Savage and enjoy!

Pros: Best DIY friendly and out of the box accuracy.

Cons: Not as much after market support as the 700 but it is catching on.

As far as the trigger goes, Sharp Shooter Supply - The Savage Specialists has the competition and evolution triggers.

Ed

 

[supermoto917]

Thanks gents ! I was following the replies late throughout the night warping Christmas presents for the kids and all replies are appreciated. I have till Jan 4 to make up my mind for my new budget boom stick. I already have the scope ( Vortex PST 6-24x50 EBR1 ). Need to get an EGW 20 MOA rail with what ever rifle I end up with. Cheers and Merry Christmas , Happy holidays .

 

[SidecarFlip]

Good link Ed......

I'm kind of wondering why they don't offer Manners stocks (mine is sporting a pillar bedded Manners) and Bartlien Barrels.

New model Savages come with a smooth barrel nut so removal destroys it. One time use...lol

The triggers depicted are old style (side bolt release) triggers. New Savages come with a bottom (front trigger guard) release now.

I think (could be wrong) that Huber concepts offers a savage trigger as well.

 

[FEENIX]

I'm kind of wondering why they don't offer Manners stocks (mine is sporting a pillar bedded Manners) and Bartlien Barrels.

Because this will do ....

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New model Savages come with a smooth barrel nut so removal destroys it. One time use...lol

I think the model in the subject title does not have smooth barrel nut.

The triggers depicted are old style (side bolt release) triggers. New Savages come with a bottom (front trigger guard) release now.

You are correct, that's why I use older models.

I think (could be wrong) that Huber concepts offers a savage trigger as well.

If they do, they don't show it on their site.

 

[SidecarFlip]

I wan't sure on the Huber. I have one on my Husky and it's a great trigger.

I have those old Savages too. My 338 is the old style side top release as is my 223 and one 308 but the built one is the new style bottom release (in a Manners stock).

I acquired an old style 300 WM with the old non-accutrigger and candidly, with some careful stoning and trigger pull adjustment, it's pretty easy to dial it down to 3/4 pound and have it break clean with no creep or pretravel. It's a real simple trgger actually, much less complex than the current blocked sear accutrigger.

 

[lee31]

My buddy picked up a brand new 700 long range in 7mag this summer for 650 plus taxes . Only mod is a Timney trigger . We loaded up 168 Bergers with RL19 h1000 and Retumbo . The gun **** all three powders very well. 1/2-5/8 Moa at 100 yards . He settled on Retumbo and the first time he shot it at 800 he had 5 shots in a 6 inch group. Pretty good for a sub 700 dollar rifle . Savages are also very accurate . I have a 25-06 savage with a stainless fluted heavy barrel and it shoots constitant 1/2 Moa out to 500 yards . That's as far as I've shot it . I don't think there is s wrong Anwser here . Good luck on whatever route you go .

 

[afwx]

About 2 years ago I was pondering the very same decision between the savage FCP-HS and the Rem 700 Sendero in 300WM (this was just before the Long Range came out). I chose the Savage because I knew I wouldn't have to replace the trigger, which I've been pretty happy with and I preferred the contour of the HS stock on the savage vs. the 700. The new lower price point of the long range makes this a bit trickier for you! haha. I will say that I love this rifle. I have the exact Vortex PST 6-24x50 EBR1 as well. I'm fairly new to the long range game, however I've managed to work up a decent load at approx. .5MOA with 230 OTM Bergers and H1000. I've been able to stretch it out to 1000yds with good results. If I had to do it over again, I'd still buy the savage.

Good luck with whatever you decide!