Between those 2 rifles in NO WAY would I choose the Savage over the Remington, especially considering having to pay 77$ extra for the junk scope you'll have to replace soon anyway. I've never been much on Savage since years ago had a LOT of trouble with them. I swore right then I'd never help them make another penny. The Remingtons are much better IMO, and the action is VERY popular as basis to build custom rifles from, Savages, not so much. That SHOULD tell you something.