Remington vs Savage Action

Re: Remington vs Savage Action

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Falar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
okiefired said:
Mc said:
Mine is pretty short, to load to the lands with 155gr Scenars COAL is 2.848". I use the sinclair int'l gauge. I actually wish it was long, because the factory DBM will allow up to 3". </div></div>

I shoot 185 bergers and scenars out of my 300 wsm and load the bergers at 2.196 and the scenars at 2.155 I think (on the scenars, I am in the middle of moving so I cant check the scenars but I am sure on the VLDs). But that is to the Ogive length, the vlds being in the lands .003. With the vlds you can get them out a little longer because the ogive sits a lot further back than the scenars.
 
Re: Remington vs Savage Action

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ASM1</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> on the ones I owned there barrels seem smooth and on the hi velocity side. </div></div>

I'd agree with that on mine as well. Always seems like the velocities are always higher than expected with any load I have tried, though my barrel is pretty rough looking, and my MKII BTVS is like a file, but heck they shoot and shoot good so what do I care lol.
 
Re: Remington vs Savage Action

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Phil3</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am the OP, and and am thankful for the many responses. For my first bolt action, I want a tactical type rifle at a modest price that I can shoot pretty much out of the box, while developing shooting skills and handloads. It appears the Savage best meets these needs, probably in the form of the 10FCP McMillan .308. I see nothing from Remington that competes as well...
-Phil
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Remington PSS?
 
Re: Remington vs Savage Action

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=783007#Post783007

This guy uses a barrel nut on his Rem 700. Can have the best of both worlds I suppose and the grass is greener on the other side of the fence. It has actually made me consider doing this to my 700pss just to try it. Plus I know a guy that works in a machine shop to thread my barrels out.
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Re: Remington vs Savage Action

Can somebody explain to me why they like Remington actions?

I can't think of anything about the 700 action that I like. Seriously. FWIW, I own a Remington 700P, Sako 75, AI-AE.

The Remington bolt feels like rubbing your cheek on a snatch that hasn't been shaved in a week. It has a stupid bolt release and a marginal factory trigger.

So what is it that draws people to Remingtons, besides aftermarket support?
 
Re: Remington vs Savage Action

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: valmet76</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can somebody explain to me why they like Remington actions?

I can't think of anything about the 700 action that I like. Seriously. FWIW, I own a Remington 700P, Sako 75, AI-AE.

The Remington bolt feels like rubbing your cheek on a snatch that hasn't been shaved in a week. It has a stupid bolt release and a marginal factory trigger.

So what is it that draws people to Remingtons, besides aftermarket support? </div></div>

Then why the hell do you have one? Sell it and quit bitching!

I'll give you $250.00 dollars for it. I would pay you full price for it but the bolt is rough, it has a stupid bolt release, and the trigger is marginal!

-X3M