I may be goin against the grain on this one, but I would have to say that I would get the Savage first. Dont mistake me, both are good guns, I am sure. But lately with all of the quality control problems that I hear Remington is having recently.....coupled with the heavy barrel and the reputaion for out-of-the-box accuracy of the Savage. As far is down the road value... doesnt mean a thing if the gun wont shoot straight! lol..jmho

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