Author Topic: New rifle? (Read 550 times)

daddywpb · « **on:** July 23, 2004, 04:12:11 PM »

I've had a Savage 110 in 30/06 for about 5 years. It was one of the package guns that came with a scope and mounts in the box. It shoots good groups, but I've never liked the stock. It feels too 'big' in the grip and forend. Anyway, I have a chance to sell it, and upgrade to another rifle. I had my eye on one of the Remington 700 stainless/synthetic rifles in the same caliber. My question is: Should I get a better scope, and one of the pillar bedded synthetic stocks for the Savage, or just sell it and get a new rifle? I'd like to get a second opinion before I decide.
Thanks.

mountainview · « **Reply #1 on:** July 23, 2004, 06:59:52 PM »

If it was me, I'd keep the Savage and make the few mods noted to get it to my liking and get the Remington if the budget can withstand the strain. I have several Savages and a Remington and the only reason I don't have more is lack of $$$. One of the reasons I got my Savage is that I use it as a backup and to complement my other rifles so I can tailor the gun to the job at hand (e.g. same reason I have more than one tool in the toolbox). If you like the Savage action, look at the synthetic stocks produced by Savage as well, to me they feel slimmer in the areas mentioned and at 6.5 lbs are positively delightful to carry in the woods.

In general, I think that guns are not a good financial investment in that it is more likely that you lose money during resale than make money. This is a secondary reason why I don't sale any of my firearms, the main reason is that I enjoy being able to shoot different calibers and like having variety in my gun safe.

Upgrading or getting good optics is a no-lose proposition on any firearm and only helps to improve the experience at the range or in the field.

Both of the guns you mention I have had excellent results with and the only thing they asked for in return was reasonable maintenance and care. Pick either or both, whichever feels comfortable and works best for you.

Safe shooting.

Dave in WV · « **Reply #2 on:** July 24, 2004, 04:25:57 AM »

I'd get a stock you like and get the scope you want. It's a good shooter and there's no guarantee the new one will be. I'd rather have a Savage anyway. Might as well get new bases and rings too. I put Talley one piece rings that have the base milled as part of the lower half of the ring on my newest rifle. They look good and are strong. They cost under $40.

Lawdog · « **Reply #3 on:** July 24, 2004, 10:58:36 AM »

daddywpb,

"Dave in WV" said it best,

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It's a good shooter and there's no guarantee the new one will be.

You know what you got now so why switch. That "Remington 700 stainless/synthetic" may not shoot worth a darn and then you would be stuck having to add a bunch of after market items just to get it to shoot. Upgrade your Savage and you won't end up possibility being sorry. Lawdog

jim21 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2006, 01:27:45 PM »

I got a Savage 110 and I wont trade or sell it.If I was you I would try and put the rifle you want on a Lay-away plan,if they got one,You can always fix up the savage the way you want it.