Getting new rifle

[the_snowman1]

I wanna get a new rifle but cant decide on a win model 70 in .308 or a rem model 700 in .308 im looking for the pros and cons of both rifles

 

[Kilo Charlie]

I like the safety position on the 700, and the fact that some models have removeable magazines, which I like, but I have never, ever had a stock that was as beautiful and fit me as well as my Win 70 Featherweight. Sorry I ever sold it. If I really wanted a .308 and had to choose between those two, I'd get the Win 70 Featherweight.

 

[kamlooky]

Pros.......win 70

Cons......rem 700

 

[StevieK]

model 70 featherweight is a really nice light package. But just make sure it feels good in your hands. I love the feel of them. Quality wise they are both fine guns, but I find the new model 70's have superior quality to new 700's.

 

[Ormachek]

Model 70....Remingtons quality control has not been great as of late.

 

[911alertme]

I don't believe the Mod 70 has a detachable magazine. That would be a deal breaker for me.

 

[mardig88]

ive heard lots of horrors about the remington QC.....
but the 700 parts seem to be more available

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

Go and shoulder as many rifles as you can and see what fits you best, don't look at the name don't look at the price.

You may wind up with a Weatherby or a Savage, or a Browning, make don't matter, caliber doesn't matter but fit to your body does, and all these little problems and quirks that shooters crucify brands for can be altered or changed or improved.

At the end of the day they ALL do the same thing!!!

 

[shortaction]

If the lack of a detachable mag doesn't bother you then the Model 70 Featherweight is the route I would chose.

 

[Huntsman]

Model 70 all the way!!!

 

[twistedbrilliance]

My choice would be the model 70 in the extreme sporter or the coyote light.

 

[foxytrapper]

You couldn't give me a 700, I'll never have another in my safe.

 

[philthygeezer]

Model 70. Remington needs to up their game.

 

[blasted_saber]

Win Model 70

Best hunting rifle ever built

 

[Northman999]

As long as the rifle fits you well, I'd suggest the model 70.

 

[Brucecounty]

my vote goes to the model 70 , but first and foremost fit to you should be top priority over brand name

 

[stuckon308]

Wow. I'm surprised at how many people are hanging the 700's out to dry. Remington really needs to up their game.

If I only had to choose out of the two I would pick the 70 as well.

 

[Kelly Timoffee]

I'll take em!!!

You couldn't give me a 700, I'll never have another in my safe.

 

[Huntsman]

I think your question has been answered

 

[albayo]

I like the Remington 700s. I have one new 700 SS 5R in 308, and an older 700 BDL in 7-08. The BDL is older and the workmanship is better then the 5R.
I couldn't tell you how well the new Winchesters are put together.
I would take the others advice and actually handle both of them and buy the one that fits. With the Remington you can change the caliber at a reasonable price. Lots of barrels floating around thats why I changed my BDL from 6mm to 7-08.