Originally Posted by
Nomercy448
For what it's worth, the Rem 700 today isn't what it used to be. It really doesn't stand out in terms of performance compared to any of a number of other rifles available from Savage, Marlin, Ruger, Tikka, Howa, even Mossberg. I don't include Winchester in this list simply because they're at best a novelty these days, very much over-priced and low volume, just a specialty rifle for someone that wants to say they bought a Winchester.
I'm a big Savage fan...
Normally I agree with most of your views, but not these.
The 700 action, trigger, and barrel are the same on an SPS as they is on a BDL. My newer 700 rifles are just as accurate as my older ones. I don't care for the SPS stock but it is easily replaced whenever a shooter wants to go a different direction.
The new Winchester is a very nice rifle that I believe has a justified price. My 375 Safari Express was a great value compared to most of the available rifles, except possibly the Ruger Hawkeye African. Good trigger, great recoil pad, floated barrel, and bedded recoil lug all have value. It has been in short supply but that seems to be changing.
I am glad you like your Savage rifles. Nothing bad to say about them but they are just not my cup of tea. Some guys just love them.
The 30-06 is a great choice of cartridges for hunting North America and most of the game on this planet. You can buy ammo almost anywhere (even in places like Zimbabwe, Namibia, and small towns in Wyoming), and that is something that can not be said for the 260 or 7-08. The factory ammo available even includes reduced recoil rounds if required.
I do agree that the 700 CDL SF would normally be my choice over the Mountain Rifle.