Browning x bolt vs rem 700 CDL SF

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Looking to buy my first .30-06 and am deciding between browning x bolt carbon fibre and a rem 700 cdl sf. Looking for accuracy and durability.
Which would you get?
 
Do you have a carbon fiber x-bolt available to buy? They were a shot show special from a couple years back, and from what I know it's not easy to get your hands on one now. But maybe you've got a bead on one.

As far as out-of-the-box accuracy goes, I've got to give it to the X-bolts. I have two, and they are simply amazing.
Rem 700's can be very accurate as well, but with those it's more of a gamble. Are you getting "one of the good ones"?

As far as durability, they are probably fairly even. Bot can scratch up and look like hell if not taken care of, but both will still work properly even if they look like hell. I had an issue with my carbon fiber x-bolt last elk season. Right after I killed my elk I looked down at my rifle and it was missing the pistol grip end cap. Couldn't find it anywhere. But I talked to Browning and had it sent off to the Alberta service rep, Bashaw Sports, and now I have it back with a brand new carbon fiber stock. No cost to me except one way of shipping. It took a few months, but that's okay because my elk season was over anyway. So far this season all I've done is bow hunt, so I'm not sure if it'll hold up this time.

For my money, I'd go for the X-bolt. It shoots like a darn, it's light weight [which I prefer] and even when I did have a problem, it all got worked out.

I own some Rem 700 Mtn rifles [no CDL's] and I like them too. They shoot good and haven't given me any trouble. But be cause of the weight difference, I'd definately take the X-bolt over the CDL.
 
Thanks. I don't think x bolt carbon fiber is hard to find they sell them at every store I have been too. I think I wil go with the browning th!o!
 
I own both, and I also must give the nod to the x-bolt. Mine is in 325 WSM, but accurate, light, smooth action, I really like it!
 
doing mad rifle research now too in preparation for my first 30-06.

My guess- X bolt= better trigger, better shooter

Remmy- gamble. if it isnt accurate it will be once you bed it and put an aftermarket trigger in it.

Im getting the remington because its gonna be a range gun and the browning is just too light for a day at the range(recoil). Also I dont mind putting a little work and $$ into her, plus I can get an aftermarket stock- not sure if theres alot out for the x bolt.
 
The the only thing i think the bolt needs is an aftermarket trigger it is good but 3lbs is a tad on the heavy side for me

And they just point better for me, the rotary mag is nicer. the bolt unlock when the safety is on is great
The texture of the stock and the palm swell is nice too

I want to find one with a heavy barrell in 300wsm so i can target shoot more as the lightweight heats up after just 3 shot in the summer
 
Now, I'm not the most experienced shooter here, but my two cents would be handling them and deciding which you like better based on feel and features such as mag type(detached or not) and bolt lift.


I have sold at least two rifles in the past year or so because of a combination of these factors.

I have kept my x-bolt. Now, I don't have experience with the 700, they probably shoot very well. Some of them look decent, and some of them have butt-ugly stocks. I'm partial to wood stocks in general though. The 700's I've handles have all didn't feel very quality, but they were the lower-end sps models.
 
There really isnt one rifle that is more precise than another brand. They are both well built guns, with accessories favoring the reminton by a huge margin. Don't for one second think you are getting a better gun by spending more money. That is absolutely not the case at all. The money goes into how fancy they shine the outside of the gun. The barrel and bolt tolerances are just as crappy from the cheapest to the most expensive.

If you want light and durable, toss a Tikka in the miix. If you think you have to spend more money to keep up with the neighbours, but a Sako. no different.
 
I've owned a Remington 700 in 30-06 and sold it.. Wasnt what I needed and I bought it because it was on sale plus the quality just wasnt there. I am currently in the market for an X-bolt. My friend has had one for a few years and loves it. I've fired it and I also love it.

He owns the X-bolt with the wooden stock, but im sure carbon fibe is just as good.

If I had to do it over again I would have saved more money and bought an X-bolt. Thats my vote.
 
Hashhockey69 said:
I've owned a Remington 700 in 30-06 and sold it.. Wasnt what I needed and I bought it because it was on sale plus the quality just wasnt there. I am currently in the market for an X-bolt. My friend has had one for a few years and loves it. I've fired it and I also love it.

He owns the X-bolt with the wooden stock, but im sure carbon fibe is just as good.

If I had to do it over again I would have saved more money and bought an X-bolt. Thats my vote.
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I have the wood stock model, and love it, but have handled the composite, it feels great. I don't know whether the carbon fibre would have that coating on it. I'd hope so.

On the point of the tikka, pretty well similar features-wise to the browning, just less pretty in my opinion.
 
I did not have the model Remington you are looking at but I did sell my Rem 700 LSS in 300 WSM (which the new owner was very happy with) and bought a Browning X-bolt CF in the same 300WSM. I'm very happy with my decision and even left my old Rem 700 25-06 (which I have harvested alot of deer with over the years) at home in favor of the X-bolt CF.
 
I too own an X-bolt in the Stainless Stalker in .325wsm. I originally ordered it before ever seeing one in person because I loved the feel of the Dura-Touch stock on my A-bolt. I was more than impressed when I recieved it 10 months later and actually shot it. It kicks less than my old .270 700bdl, has a smoother action and hands down...the most comfortable, nices griping stock on the market! Oh, and its a shooter! First time out shooting with it I had put 10 shots inside 3" at 400 yards!

After owning both the A-bolt and the X-bolt I am now a total Dura-Touch fan and just picked up a Maxus 3.5" last week and am thinking about a little T-bolt now!

Ryan
 
IAMAWILDPARTY said:
Now, I'm not the most experienced shooter here, but my two cents would be handling them and deciding which you like better based on feel and features such as mag type(detached or not) and bolt lift.


I have sold at least two rifles in the past year or so because of a combination of these factors.

I have kept my x-bolt. Now, I don't have experience with the 700, they probably shoot very well. Some of them look decent, and some of them have butt-ugly stocks. I'm partial to wood stocks in general though. The 700's I've handles have all didn't feel very quality, but they were the lower-end sps models.
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If at all possible you should go to a gun shop and handle them, more than likely one of them will feel better to you than the other, what I or anyone else likes the feel of you may not. As mentioned for aftermarket goodies (if that's something your into) you will find tons for the Remington. That being said its all going to come down to what fits you the best and feels best in your hands. If it was me I would also try the Remington 700 Mountain SS it's available in .30-06 and is nice and light for carrying all day in the field, just my 2 cents
 
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