If you really want to see the difference check with a gunsmith and competion shooter who has experience with both. My gunsmith sat down with me andphysically showed methe differences in quality, afterwards I was sold on the Savage. It was sort of funny since I went in looking to buy a Remington as I had always owned mostly Remingtons. He also could have made more money selling me a Remington. Glad he was a friend and told me the facts. I did read that Remington is making some major improvements in 2007 + models. Remington was pressured into these changes due to public criticism and poor comparison ratings. One change is to the trigger. I expect more quality improvements to the Remington rifles in the future and if they come up to par my next purchase may be a Remington.