Kind of a situation has arisen.. I bought the wood savage 114 American classic in 7mm because I absolutely love the look of this gun, and I’ve wanted a 7rm my, whole life and decided to pick one up and turn it into a dedicated moose gun. Well while I’m deciding what piece of glass to buy for this rifle,, I win a brown8ng X bolt stainless stalker in you guessed it 7rm.. now I’m trying to decide which one too keep. Trying to weigh the pros and cons in both rifles to decide which one I keep and which one I part with and use that money to buy some glass for the other… what does everyone say? Like I say I s want to make this my dedicated moose rifle.. shots will be under 400 yards, I’ve been known to walk good distances throughout the day.. what to do what to do…
Talk me into keeping one or getting rid of one
- Thread starter Ontario Gunner
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Which one shoulders the best and feels good to you? I would pick the Browning myself as I cant stand the Savage bolt design. Thats just my opinion. I hike lots while moose hunting and even when careful, your rifle will get usage marks, so another vote for the synthetic one!
Savage is easily a pound heavier. Also has the accutrigger that I’m unsure about.. i hunt mid October northern Ontario,, it’s probable I’ll have gloves on while hunting and not so sure about that trigger.
I wouldn't be too worried about the trigger, I haven't had any issues with my accutriggers but they're on 22s. If you hunt in gloves then I would put on the gloves you hunt in and dryfire both a bunch. See if one speaks to you.
redbirddog
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Maple Syrup land Ontario
The wood looks awesome. Sell the browning. Buy glass with it. One day in 60 years you can will it down to your family. It's an heirloom
prairie lover
CGN Regular
- Location
- southern MB
The x bolt is a far better designed hunting rifle having owned both.
In my opinion the Browning is a better rifle. I'm not sure if you will kill any more moose with it, of course. Being a pound lighter is all the more reason, as it's probably going to get carried more than shot.
Although I've owned a number of Savages over the years the choice between a Savage and a Browning is pretty clear to me.
Although I've owned a number of Savages over the years the choice between a Savage and a Browning is pretty clear to me.
pete dobinson
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Courtenay BC.
I would keep the browning. Short bolt lift, has a clip and the safety is in the right place.
Keep the most accurate one. I prefer wood stocks on a hunting rifle. I've never had an issue with a savage accu trigger. The browning will likely bring a higher resale which gets you better glass.
Choosing better options in optics will never be regretted and the higher cost will soon be forgotten as it's well justified
Wood stocks sound more natural when banging off rocks and trees in the woods. Shouldn't make a difference in choices but as any hunter knows sooner or later you will smack a tree or rock with your stock
Choosing better options in optics will never be regretted and the higher cost will soon be forgotten as it's well justified
Wood stocks sound more natural when banging off rocks and trees in the woods. Shouldn't make a difference in choices but as any hunter knows sooner or later you will smack a tree or rock with your stock
wheelin_ca
CGN Regular
- Location
- Simcoe County Ontario Canada
not when they are followed by an "Aww F**k!! after every bump/scratch in the nice wood stock lol Id get the browning. I have one in 30-06 with wood stock and with all the white scratches in it now, i wish I went with synthetic. I also had a Savage, and preferred the feel of the browning.
