basserman,

I noticed the extra " 0" in 700. Was that a typo? I think you meant " 70" for quality comparison.

nope, I got it right on! I' ve owned both like the 700 Rem better. Both good tho

I have a 70 and a 700 in 30-06. I like them both.

Read the above Poll. Get the Remington.

When the Remington offers a 3-position safety I' ll start recommending them.....until then....it' s Winchester all the way!!

Yes, read the above poll and then do a search for all the recalls (long list, believe me!) on Remington' s. They' re safe guns. Honestly!

Yep,,,,,,,,as James B said, read the " Which Gun Poll" on this forum. nuff said.

I own one of each, it goes back to the original reply, which ever one fits you better or possibly which one can you get for the best deal.

3 position safety-who cares? I used to hate them but have gotten used to them.
Quality?-About the same in either one.
Bolt Lock?-Who would ever use that in the first place?

I have owned more Rem than Win, and they have been more accurate. However, that is not necessarily true for individual gun vs. individual gun.

KC

I walked into my local gunshop just two days ago to purchase a Model 70 Featherweight in .308. I was really psyched about getting this rifle and my wife told me to get it for my birthday. So there I was in the shop with the rifle in front of me. I picked it up, worked the bolt, opened the floorplate, examined the fit/finish, and walked out without it. What a disappointment.

Let' s put it this way...............
If you had the opportunity to pick up a brand new Model 70 Coyote in .308, out the door for $475............would you jump on it???

Of if you could get a Savage 10FP-LE2 in .308 for thew same price......would you???