I looked hard at both the Savage Predator Hunter and Remington Model 7 Predator last year. The Savage is a little bit heavier in hand. The Model 7 is the perfect size and weight for a walking predator rifle in my opinion. My buddy has one in .204 and I love the way it handles and works in the field. I finally decided to rebarrel my Savage model 12 with a sport weight barrel in .223AI and I am in the process of working up loads. The sport weight barrel is a little heavier and very similar to the Model 10 Predator, I am very pleased with the results.