Savage LE series 10FP .308 OR/VS. Remington 700 SPS Tactical

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Both in .308 (or at least that's the model I'm curious about). They seem to be available for the same price more or less. Four Seasons has the Remington at $590 and I've seen the comparable Savage at the same price so I'm curious what people's opinions are on them. Subjective opinion is fine. I'd like to hear your thoughts. I'd drop a halfway decent (read inexpensive $200+/-) sight for the near future (eventually a nice scope), and try to get it to the range for $800 - $850 (with the cheaper scope).

What say yee?
 
Raoul Duke said:
Both in .308 (or at least that's the model I'm curious about). They seem to be available for the same price more or less. Four Seasons has the Remington at $590 and I've seen the comparable Savage at the same price so I'm curious what people's opinions are on them. Subjective opinion is fine. I'd like to hear your thoughts. I'd drop a halfway decent (read inexpensive $200+/-) sight for the near future (eventually a nice scope), and try to get it to the range for $800 - $850 (with the cheaper scope).

What say yee?
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Work the action on both, you will pick the remington. The sps has a heavy barrel which solves the only problem I have with my 700.
 
I went with the Savage 110, went 30-06 for the first one, and will be getting matching 308. With match ammo, I get 1/2" groups at 100 yrds. Entire package with scope and bi pod 520 dollars. For the money, it's hard to beat. Action on my rifle is smooth, and I really like the AccuTrigger.
My only complaint so far is the forestock is a little flexible
 
I used to own the SPS. I liked it but didn't love it. The action seemed sloppy to me. I'm not sure if it was just the SPS or if all 700's have the exact same action but the bolt didn't seem to fit well and didn't cycle as smoothly as other rifles I've fired.

The rifle was very accurate, it would shoot MOA out to 200 yds with little effort.

The stock wasn't too bad, certainly good enough for anything short of taking the shot on OBL, and the green version just looks cool.

I realize this post isn't very useful but I've never fired the Savage so I can't comment on it.
 
When I went bolt action .308 shopping, I was also looking at the 10FP. The action felt fine and was curious about the accu tigger system. What turned me off was the flimsy stock and fore hand. The price is good though. After much thought, I opted for a Remmington 700P and do not reget it one bit. Anyways, If you like it, go for it, if you want to spend the extra $, I'd go for the 700P. Super Sniper makes a decent scope for cheap $ and the combo, for me, works wonders. Good luck
 
I have an early FP in .223 and have no complaints, other than the usual "flimsy stock" one. I added a Timney trigger; the new Savage trigger makes that unnecessary.

As was noted, if you don't like the stock, it can be easily replaced. [wink]
 
Thanks. I'm not day's away from purchase, still months, but it's a category I want "filled" and I haven't had a chance to shoot the Savage yet so at this point subjective is interesting to me. Unfortunately I don't have enough experience to be sure I know exactly how a great bolt action feels. I loved the Remington when I shot it but I believe it was the second centerfire bolt action I had ever tried and the first was a Mosin...so, yeah, not a lot to compare to. I also like to look up reviews in magazines or web-based reviews and then compare them to reports from NES user experience and such. If I can triangulate this with my own experience all the better.

The potential for easy stock replacement hadn't really occurred to me though. I appreciate the perspective.

RD
 
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Milsurps 4 Me said:
I'd go Savage and get a Choate stock for it.
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Huh, ok. I just took a brief glance online and the company must "spend it's money on production, cause the marketing budget certainly took a hit. [wink] Anyway, it looks similar to the "stock" furniture that comes form the factory, so I assume you mean that it performs in a subtle way or in some way this package works for you with that stock? Could you elaborate, M4M? It's a great looking, reasonably priced stock but does why that particular one?
 
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ok well if your going to the pumpkin shoot, I guess the Savage will go along for the ride, your more than welcome to give it a "shot"
 
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I have the Savage 110FP in .223 and it is a great rifle. Unfortunately I cannot comment on the Remington 700 as I do not have one nor have I shot one.
 
I have two Remington 700 LTRs. They are great. I recommend being careful when buying a Remington 700, they are not all the same. I have the heavy barrel stock, fluted, which is nice. Also, the stock means a lot. A lot. When you see some of the 700s in stores, they are cheap, because the stock is cheap. Pick up a 700P or 700LTR. The stock is much stiffer, and the price is more expensive, but it is worth it. For instance, the SPS stock is, I believe, a non-full length bedding block, I think it is just pillar, and its overmolded, not as stiff as the ones from HS Precision (that come on the P and LTR). Do some reading online on this subject.

That said, a Savage and Remington are very similar, if they are in similar stocks and with similar barrels. Both excellent decisions.
 
I have a Savage 10FLP (lefty) in 308, which has been good to me. The factory stock is flimsy, I like the Accutrigger, and it's a very accurate rifle, even with the factory barrel. After some semi-successful attempts to stiffen up the Savage synthetic stock, I replaced the stock with a Bell & Carlson Duramax stock, which is considerably stiffer than the factory one, and reasonably priced.

If you're looking for a rifle to tinker with, the Savage 110/10 series are excellent. Everything on the rifle, including caliber changes, can be done at home.

I haven't owned a Remington 700 series to compare - I've been buying Savages to encourage their continued extensive support of left handed shooters.
 
Like Scrivener I have a Savage 10FP in .223 but mine has the accu-trigger. It's a great rifle and I love the trigger.

I will be adding a Harris bipod and a Choate stock to it soon.
 
I have two Savage FLPs one in 223 and 308 and they get it done. It's great that you can get a left handed rifle without costing a fortune. I have never owned a Remington so I cannot speak to them and I would agree about the Savage stocks I would like to put a McMillan or an HS precision stock on them at some point in the future. You would be well served by either I think. My two bits.....
 
My daughter's Savage Mk2 .22 rifle with Accutrigger has a better trigger than most of my rifles in the safe! I really like that Accutrigger. Like said above, stocks can be swapped out pretty easy. Shoot it stock for a while and if you want, replace it later.
 

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