Vapodog, Don' t let Frizzellr hear you say Savage is not a gun.I know you' ll ruffle his feathers with that comment LOL.Savage are great rifles at very reasonable prices.Of the two mentioned it would be a toss up.Both are good rifles.Before deciding look at the Ruger M-77' s.Whichever rifle you choose save up and buy a quality scope from the get go.Youi' ll be glad you did.
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