RE: Win mod 70 vs. Rem 700 CDL
 

I agree the one you want/feel right is the best choice.

Personally I prefer the 700 to the mod 70, but that is my preference.

RE: Win mod 70 vs. Rem 700 CDL
 

pre Garcia Model 70 or neither... Just not a fan of either... How 'bout a Sako!?!?!

RE: Win mod 70 vs. Rem 700 CDL
 

pick them both up and handle them a little bit, see what you like better. That's what i did. i ended up with the Model 70 and i love it. the 3 position safety is a nice feature. We do lots of deer drives thru the brush and it keeps everything closed. Ergonomically it fits me well. the action is nice too. I also paid less for the Model 70 then they wanted for the Remington name on the 700. Mine is a 30.06 and i walked all over with it and didn't notice the 24" barrel getting in the way.

RE: Win mod 70 vs. Rem 700 CDL
 

I've used winnies for 15 years. This year I decided to buy a new rifle and after shopping around and handling em all I bought the CDL in 3006(see my name). I absolutely love it. 1 to 1.25 inch groups. It killed it's first deer Saturday, a nice fat doe that never took a step after the shot. I was a little worried about the portability of the 24 inch barrel but its not bad at all. I think most Winchesters now have 24 inchers except maybe the featherweight. CDL's have a great recoil pad. Buy the one that fits you best.