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08-21-2008 | 07:08 PM

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vadeer

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30-06 options - am I cheaping out with a combo?

I’ve been looking at few rifles recently. I looked at two Savage Models in 30-06 yesterday. The Savage Model 16 at a local gun store had an accu-trigger, camo’d and scoped for $600. It felt good. Wal-Mart had a Savage Package Series 111FCXP3 30-06 for a good price http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=2684985
Related, BassPro has a Savage Camo Package w/scope for $500. Can’t seem to get a comparison between these three models yet (i.e., groupings, consistency,etc.).

In the process I saw a Remington Model 770 w/scope ($380 Bass Pro & Wal-Mart price). The 770 is a new model as they are trying to capture the mystic of the Model 700 w/ a lower pricing point. ($1000 vs. 380).

I’ve been encouraged to go with 7mm, 270 WSM, 325 WSM. I’ve also been encouraged to explore TC Encore Series. I am leaning towards keeping it simple and sticking with the 30-06.

Have you heard/read anything of interest that can help me with this decision? Savage, Remington, else? Should I wait and save up some more money and not buy the combo package ?

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