Ok everyone, I am kinda in a pickle here and need some information. I am gonna be buying a new rifle in a couple of weeks and I have still to decide which. I know little of the specifics and/or reputation of either of the rifles as I have never shot or owned either. I will tell what I do know of each rifle and would very much appreciate any info I can get from you all.

1) Savage Model 10FP .308 rifle
The heavy precision barrel features a recessed target-style crown
Heavy Free-floating and button-rifled 24" barrel
Synthetic stock with positive checkering, dual pillar bedding
Four round internal box magazine

2) Howa M1500 Varmint .308 rifle
For heavy barrel precision hunting and pest control
5+1 in Chamber (drop mag) [a real plus for what I want]
24" barrel and synthetic stock
1-12" twist

I know that you can kinda see what I am looking for. Durability and accuracy at long ranges. Now which of these rifles do you think will do me the best job? Price is no problem as I will pay the same price for either rifle. Even if you can just point me to a place where I might gather more info on one or both, that would be awesome. I want to know as much as I can before making this purchase. Thanx for your help!

One Shot, One Kill
Hunting is the one sport where, if you are playing right, the other team doesn't even know you're playing.

Check out the magazine racks this month. I was waiting on my wife at the rack and flipped through articles about both brands of rifles (I can't remember what magazines). I have looked at the Howa line in the stores before and was really impressed. They have alot of really nice features in their design especially for the money they cost. If it was my money I would get the Howa.

Edited by - bigbulls on 11/30/2002 23:01:11

i dotn think that you will be unappy with either of them

propmahn
save the world, reload your brass

Either will work, but I'd grab the Savage first.

My thanx to all those who have posted to help me. I appreciate it a lot. One more question, though. I have all but decided to get the Savage (mainly cause of their great reputation for accuracy). I know to most of you, this will sound petty, but it really does make a difference to me. One of the things that I really dont like about the Savage is that it has the interior mag instead of the drop mag. If I do get this one, is there anyway that I can have a gunsmith modify this for me or you think I could find another stock for it that has this feature without having to pay an arm and a leg for it? Other than this and the brand name, I dont know of much difference between the two rifles.

One Shot, One Kill
Hunting is the one sport where, if you are playing right, the other team doesn't even know you're playing.

Edited by - DeerSniper on 12/02/2002 20:39:32

Have you gone to there web site? http://www.legacysports.com/
I would have to get the Howa. At Galyans in Denver the Howa with stainless barrel and action and laminated thumbhole stock is only running right at $500. It just a much nicer rifle for my money. Thinking seriously about getting one in 300WSM this summer.

They are both good guns, that would be a hard choice. I have heard alot lately about Howa guns that they have been overlooked. Supposively they have one of the best actions out there and are quickly becoming the choice of custom rifle makers. The savages are supposed to be one of the most accurate out of the box, i just dont like the feel of the grip. What ever you pick have fun.

They will both do the job is about all I could say .Its all a matter of what you like and what would please you. Every one has an opinion but I have yet to see anyone prove which is the most accurate so don't let that influence you . Good Luck with what ever you buy .