So I am in the market for a new hunting rifle. I have two in mind, The two being the Savage American classic and the 700 cdl sf. Now I know rifles are very much a personal preference thing, I currently own a Remington and I do like it. But I was curious if anyone had any experience with either of these rifles? Are the Savages all they are cracked up to be for accuracy? I mean the cdl sf up here in Canada is around 1000 compared to the Savage at right around 700. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I can tell you this, I have owned both and the only ones that broke were the savages, now I've got mostly remington, with a splash of browning and cz for variety
I can tell you this, I have owned both and the only ones that broke were the savages, now I've got mostly remington, with a splash of browning and cz for variety
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Both are decent rifles, kind of a chevy/ford deal. I have seen both break.
I would prefer a Tikka over either, myself.
Both are decent rifles, kind of a chevy/ford deal. I have seen both break.
I would prefer a Tikka over either, myself.
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Really hard to go wrong with either, they're thoroughbreds.
Have you considered anything from the Weatherby lineup? I'm a big fan of the Mark V if it's in your budget, but otherwise the vanguard series are nice too.
Really hard to go wrong with either, they're thoroughbreds.
Have you considered anything from the Weatherby lineup? I'm a big fan of the Mark V if it's in your budget, but otherwise the vanguard series are nice too.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hookturnr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can tell you this, I have owned both and the only ones that broke were the savages, now I've got mostly remington, with a splash of browning and cz for variety </div></div>
I am curious to know what broke? I have never broken a bolt gun. I'm not saying that they are unbreakable but, unless your swinging it like a club or shooting hot hand loads.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Hookturnr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can tell you this, I have owned both and the only ones that broke were the savages, now I've got mostly remington, with a splash of browning and cz for variety </div></div>
I am curious to know what broke? I have never broken a bolt gun. I'm not saying that they are unbreakable but, unless your swinging it like a club or shooting hot hand loads.
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Savage is the only guns I will own & build on.
Never had a issue with them or "breaking" on me, ever.
When I hear that a Savage "broke" & no mention of exactly what that leaves me wondering as I have never seen one fail. Lots of "I heard" stuff out there though.
Accuracy these days are good for all the brands, but still Savages tend to be a tad better even with the barrel chatter looks. This all depends on the load being used in any gun.
Savage is the only guns I will own & build on.
Never had a issue with them or "breaking" on me, ever.
When I hear that a Savage "broke" & no mention of exactly what that leaves me wondering as I have never seen one fail. Lots of "I heard" stuff out there though.
Accuracy these days are good for all the brands, but still Savages tend to be a tad better even with the barrel chatter looks. This all depends on the load being used in any gun.
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never really looked into weatherby. Also never had the chance to play with one, I also will not really take into account of one man supposedly having a savage "break". Like someone said unless your using it to dig a hole it should be ok. Thanks for the input, I believe iam going to try out the savage american classic
never really looked into weatherby. Also never had the chance to play with one, I also will not really take into account of one man supposedly having a savage "break". Like someone said unless your using it to dig a hole it should be ok. Thanks for the input, I believe iam going to try out the savage american classic
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To clarify, I had two savages break. First was a 204 ruger that shot very well, then the ejector broke into 3 pieces during a groundhog hunt. This was at about the 600 rd. mark and it was with factory hornady ammunition. The second was in 30/06 with the accutrigger and the trigger lever broke during a range day. Neither was subjected to hard use, but both failed. In contrast, a couple of my remingtons do see some realitively hard use and have never stopped working.
To clarify, I had two savages break. First was a 204 ruger that shot very well, then the ejector broke into 3 pieces during a groundhog hunt. This was at about the 600 rd. mark and it was with factory hornady ammunition. The second was in 30/06 with the accutrigger and the trigger lever broke during a range day. Neither was subjected to hard use, but both failed. In contrast, a couple of my remingtons do see some realitively hard use and have never stopped working.
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I own an M700 CDL SF in .308. I absolutely love it and it is my go to whitetail rifle. I am partial to Remington and own many M700s and this one is certainly on par. It is a great rifle, accurate, and deadly. It does exactly what I need it to, when I need it to, without failure. The looks and feel are also there!
I love mine and I do not plan to get rid of it. I would suggest you pick one up, but once again, I am partial. I don't own any Savage rifles, for no particular reason really. Remington has always worked for me and thus the reason they control over half my safe!
I own an M700 CDL SF in .308. I absolutely love it and it is my go to whitetail rifle. I am partial to Remington and own many M700s and this one is certainly on par. It is a great rifle, accurate, and deadly. It does exactly what I need it to, when I need it to, without failure. The looks and feel are also there!
I love mine and I do not plan to get rid of it. I would suggest you pick one up, but once again, I am partial. I don't own any Savage rifles, for no particular reason really. Remington has always worked for me and thus the reason they control over half my safe!
I would go with the Remington out of those 2. I have never been a Savage fan, but, if I were picking from all guns out there for the money I would get a Browning A-bolt.
I agree I love my Remington 700 it is a great rifle but I am wanting to make a long range gun and I am going to change the stock and do some mods to it. I have a buddy that shoots savages in a.270 and loves it. Savage is coming up in the world. If I was to buy anything other that a Rem 700 it would be a Savage.
I really like the savages. I shoot them in f-class and hunt with them. I have a few Remingtons also but the savages have alway shot better. I have had neither fail on me but u can work on savages without a lathe.
