ORIGINAL: vadeer
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/product.do?product_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 ?
'Twas interesting that I saw your post, and on the same day I came across this:
http://www.chuckhawks.com/1000_hunting_rifle_system.htm
In particular, I noticed this portion: "Likewise, nobody chose a package deal that included a rifle, mount and scope, although most of these rifles are available in such packages. We all have our individual preferences in scopes and mounts and are perfectly willing (actually prefer) to do our own scope mounting and bore sighting."
Naturally, there's an entire threadon this very website regarding the credibility of Mr. Hawks.If nothing else, though,the opinions shown are from guys who've handled far more rifles & scopes than I ever have.
Just some food for thought.
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