Savage vs Rem varmint pros and cons

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I am going to be getting into varminting ( mainly chucks, crows, coyote, general pests ) and range work and I am looking at a few rifles in particular Savage 12FV, 10FP compared to Rem 700 VLS or if there is a noticable difference in in quality a Savage 12 VLP / BVSS compared to Rem XR-100 and 700VSSF 11.

I have heard good things about the savages and am wondering what would be the best buy in regards to quality accuracy and overall dependibilty. Are the are the VLS and 12FV 10 FP as good as the vlp and xr and VSSF 11 as they are cheaper and can invest in better glass or is the step to them worht the price difference.

I am in ontario and the weight difernce is not much as we do not walk around allot its mostly spot and stalk or calling.

I am looking for the best performance overall

thanks
 
I have an XR-100 and a Savage 12BVSS. There's not much of a quality difference, but I do think the fit and finish on the Remington is slightly superior. The Savage outshoots it however, and cost quite a bit less. You can get a savage in exactly the same thumbhole stock as the XR if you want, it's the 12BTVS model

The general statement about savages is that they're ugly, but shoot like a house on fire.
 
The ongoing (beating a dead horse) comparison between Savage & Remington. There are supporters on both sides.
I chose a Remington 700 VSF and very happy with it. Personally I don't much like the "accu-trigger" on the Savage.
There is always going to be a debate- which is more popular, which has more accessories etc.
Whatever feels best in your hands is what will work for you
 
prosper said:
... but I do think the fit and finish on the Remington is slightly superior.
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I've only ever had one new Savage, and it actually came with tooling marks down the center of each land, which turned into grooves after breaking in the barrel. It didn't seem to affect downrange accuracy though. Last time out on the range I could still shoot the tacks out of my target at 100 yards.

With the tang mounted safety and the variety of factory stocks, I think that Savage offers rifles that are ergonomically superior to the Remingtons.
 
Savages may not be beauty queens, but the tooling/finishing on the new ones today is no worse than on 8-10 year old specimens.

Compare a few new Remingtons today with the older ones. If fine fit and finish are important to you, you may be shocked.

As far as shooting goes, I think Savages give you way more accuracy for each dollar spent than Remingtons.

John
 
Either would be just fine for the uses you described. The Savage would cost you less; more money to put toward the scope, whatever. Unless you have a preference for the Remington name, go with the Savage.
 
tabs4u said:
I am going to be getting into varminting ( mainly chucks, crows, coyote, general pests ) and range work and I am looking at a few rifles in particular Savage 12FV, 10FP compared to Rem 700 VLS or if there is a noticable difference in in quality a Savage 12 VLP / BVSS compared to Rem XR-100 and 700VSSF 11.

I have heard good things about the savages and am wondering what would be the best buy in regards to quality accuracy and overall dependibilty. Are the are the VLS and 12FV 10 FP as good as the vlp and xr and VSSF 11 as they are cheaper and can invest in better glass or is the step to them worht the price difference.

I am in ontario and the weight difernce is not much as we do not walk around allot its mostly spot and stalk or calling.

I am looking for the best performance overall

thanks
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check out this baby

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138220&highlight=savage
 
I prefer the heavy barrel Remingtons to the Savages, however, I also own a Savage. Both rifles are generally quite accurate. The Savage Accutrigger is easier to adjust than the Remington, however, it isn't that difficult to adjust the factory Remington trigger either. Fit and finish, as well as general esthetics have to go to the Remington rifles. The Savages are generally considered to be the more "homely" of the two and I've never been a fan of the indian logo they stick on the bolt, however, they do shoot very well. Best advice is to determine how much you want to spend and which rifle feels better to you. If price is an issue, the Savage is cheaper while providing similar performance if in a slightly less attractive package.
 
good optics

well this is an old topic but im gonna tell you what i tell everyone that asks me depends on the money you want to spend if you got the cash theres no probs but if your just starting out you want a good rig so savage gets the nod the guns can shoot right alone with the best they are a little less money and that you can add to your optics and depending on the caliber your interested in theres a twist factor sav 223 has a 1 in 9 rem dosent so good luck making the choice i made mine and dont reget it Savage :rockOn:
 
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