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<blockquote data-quote="Darryl Cassel" data-source="post: 1814" data-attributes="member: 34"><p>For the original poster, I was just trying to keep the price down a bit and with a quality rifle.</p><p></p><p>The Savage is one that many people overlook plus it is one of the most accurate out of the boxthat is presntly made.</p><p></p><p>I agree there are more Remingtons used in matches but, the Savage has won it's share of matches also. The PA woodchuck match 100, 300 and 500 yards has the highest score ever shot in the 223 class using a Savage out of the box.</p><p>I have a 223 Savage varmint and also a custom 7MM mag with a 30" Hart barrel and the single shot Savage action. It has worked flawlessly for many years.</p><p>I still feel that the Savage will shoot just as well (maybe better) as a Remington out of the box. This is especially true of the 300 Win Mag.</p><p>A fellow just called me that shoots at Camp Perry. He placed 12th last year out of hundreds of shooters and his rifle was a custom 6.5/284 on a Savage action.</p><p></p><p>I also like the Remington actions and use them on some of my match guns. The difference is, the new Remington actions leave a lot to be desired. Some are VERY loose fitting (Bolts) and most people (myself included) go after the older 700 actions and the 721 and 722 actions. They were a much better product then what is available today.</p><p></p><p>This is another reason I feel that the Savage is producing a better product for the money right out of the box.</p><p>Most people who own the Savage can't believe the accuracy they are getting.</p><p></p><p>If I had my choice of a NEW Remington or a NEW Savage , I would pick the Savage for an out of the box rifle.</p><p>If I had my choice of the Older Remington 700 or 721 Action or a Savage action to build a rifle on, I would choose the Older Remingtons.</p><p></p><p>I took a new Remington action to one of the Williamsport gunsmiths to have a barrel put on and he wouldn't do it. His comments were, most of these new Remington actions are not worth putting a custom barrel on them, among other things.</p><p></p><p>Just my 2 cents worth.</p><p></p><p>Darryl Cassel</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darryl Cassel, post: 1814, member: 34"] For the original poster, I was just trying to keep the price down a bit and with a quality rifle. The Savage is one that many people overlook plus it is one of the most accurate out of the boxthat is presntly made. I agree there are more Remingtons used in matches but, the Savage has won it's share of matches also. The PA woodchuck match 100, 300 and 500 yards has the highest score ever shot in the 223 class using a Savage out of the box. I have a 223 Savage varmint and also a custom 7MM mag with a 30" Hart barrel and the single shot Savage action. It has worked flawlessly for many years. I still feel that the Savage will shoot just as well (maybe better) as a Remington out of the box. This is especially true of the 300 Win Mag. A fellow just called me that shoots at Camp Perry. He placed 12th last year out of hundreds of shooters and his rifle was a custom 6.5/284 on a Savage action. I also like the Remington actions and use them on some of my match guns. The difference is, the new Remington actions leave a lot to be desired. Some are VERY loose fitting (Bolts) and most people (myself included) go after the older 700 actions and the 721 and 722 actions. They were a much better product then what is available today. This is another reason I feel that the Savage is producing a better product for the money right out of the box. Most people who own the Savage can't believe the accuracy they are getting. If I had my choice of a NEW Remington or a NEW Savage , I would pick the Savage for an out of the box rifle. If I had my choice of the Older Remington 700 or 721 Action or a Savage action to build a rifle on, I would choose the Older Remingtons. I took a new Remington action to one of the Williamsport gunsmiths to have a barrel put on and he wouldn't do it. His comments were, most of these new Remington actions are not worth putting a custom barrel on them, among other things. Just my 2 cents worth. Darryl Cassel [/QUOTE]
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