Savage vs.

[sticky]

Right now wholesale sports and Bob's in longview both are lower than Bud's gun shop online. Fifty to sixty bucks lower on a Tikka T3 than Bud's and no ffl bs.

[wraithen]

That's why I mentioned the military friend on base. 30 bucks flat rate ffl. I think when I'm gun shopping I'll have to venture to the east side. I still must see this bi-mart.

[madmack76]

it amazes me back in the day savage was a junk rifle now days they are great rifles, it's amazing what can change in a few years every company goes back and forth. i think they are all great rifles now

[Biggerhammer]

That's why I mentioned the military friend on base. 30 bucks flat rate ffl. I think when I'm gun shopping I'll have to venture to the east side. I still must see this bi-mart.

Better hurry! Stainless Rem700's with the factory scope package  in 06, 7 Mag and 300Win Mag are on sale right now for 449.00.

Here is the add that came out Thur the 19th, not a bad price on the Henery lever .22 if you into that.

http://zoominlocal.com/bimart/July19_insert/#?page=4

[GEARHEAD]

"A good product sells itself"   no need for tons of commercials telling you its the best.  there is a reason the vast vast majority of custom guns and match guns are rocking a m700 action.

[Biggerhammer]

"A good product sells itself"   no need for tons of commercials telling you its the best.  there is a reason the vast vast majority of custom guns and match guns are rocking a m700 action.

I can't even count the forums that slam the M700 as the base for a dangerous game rifle. I get a kick out of it due to the fact our police, military and no such agencies have been hunting chit way more dangerous than stinking Cape Buffalo for a long time with M700 actions.

[wraithen]

I've never heard anyone slam the m700. I've heard more people slam everything but the m700 more than anything.

[Bob33]

The dangerous game concern about the 700 has to do with its push feed mechanism. It is a topic of endless debate.

 http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/gun-nuts/2011/05/bolt-actions-broken-down-difference-between-controlled-feed-and-push-feed

[CAMPMEAT]

My Savage Model 16 Weather Warrior 6.5 Creedmoor will be on the way soon. $699.99 from Gunbroker. Can't wait !!!

[Biggerhammer]

The dangerous game concern about the 700 has to do with its push feed mechanism. It is a topic of endless debate.

 http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/gun-nuts/2011/05/bolt-actions-broken-down-difference-between-controlled-feed-and-push-feed

I'll shoot charging cape buffalo all day with my 700's and the Buffalo can debate how well it worked in the after life.

[jaymark6655]

The dangerous game concern about the 700 has to do with its push feed mechanism. It is a topic of endless debate.

 http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/gun-nuts/2011/05/bolt-actions-broken-down-difference-between-controlled-feed-and-push-feed

This doesn't make sense to me.  If your freaking out because a lion is charging you and you short cycle your control feed action, you just jammed your rifle.

[deerslyr]

My Savage Model 16 Weather Warrior 6.5 Creedmore will be on the way soon. $699.99 from Gunbroker. Can't wait !!!

Lets us know how it works out! Awesome little round that does damage.

[CAMPMEAT]

My Savage Model 16 Weather Warrior 6.5 Creedmore will be on the way soon. $699.99 from Gunbroker. Can't wait !!!

Lets us know how it works out! Awesome little round that does damage.

I will. I might try shooting long range steel with it too ??!!

[KimberRich]

I love the Kimber rifle's I have and they are still just under $1000.  Super light, match grade trigger and barrel, M-70 style safety... Great guns.  When you cycle the action of one it feels right... Everything is tight and crisp and there is no slop in anything.   

[sticky]

Thanks for the input fellas.  I think I have changed my mind every day over this last week. But I do have a better idea of what I really need in a rifle. I shoot a lot, but not enough with my hunting rifle.  I'm going to buy next week sometime, I'll post what I decided to get.  I appreciate all the great advice.

Made the decision to buy yesterday.  After reading countless articles and talking to several shooters I respect, I went with the Browning X-bolt in 30-06, topped with a Zeiss 3x9 Conquest scope.  I had enough cash left in the budget to pick up a Pelican dbl rifle case.  The deciding factors were the fit, finish, & trigger on the Browning; & the clarity of the Zeiss.  The fact that the scope was a $100 discount didn't hurt either.

I picked up a couple boxes of Barnes VorTX to go with several other loads for the range once I get the rifle cleaned and lubed up.  I'll let you guys know she shoots.