RE: Savage Classic 14/114
I am biased toward Savage in generalbut I really like the look of the Classic. They havereplaced the barrel nut with a smooth finished version that looks much better now IMHO. Savages seem to shoot very accuratly and both are very reliable.
Savage has been listening to its customers and is actually addressing many of the complaints. For instance many shooters disliked the trigger and they developed the accutrigger. The look of the barrel nut is oftenbashed and Savage starting in 09 is offering a smooth version that looks like part of the action. The main complaint with Savage is the flimsy Tupperware feel of their synthetic stocks. For 09 they are releasing the Accustock which has a full length bedding spine moulded into the stock and it seems like a major improvementthat allegedly will make it the stiffest factory stock available.