Savage or Barrett

[wreckingball]

Hey guys.

So went shopping today for another .338 and was looking into getting a Barrett 98 Bravo or a Savage 110BA .338. Anyone know those 2 rifles well enough to persuade me choosing one over the other.

Thanks
chris

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: Savage or Barrett

While not an owner of either one, something tells me they are not even in the same ballpark. What is your intended use for this new purchase? I've heard and seen good reviews of both guns, but maybe if you give a little more info on your intended use, there may be a better choice between the two.

 

[wreckingball]

Re: Savage or Barrett

f class and shooting over 800 yards i have a trg-42 .338 and was looking for a new toy

 

[Mike]

Re: Savage or Barrett

Wreck,
Don't take this the wrong way but that's a stupid question. First, you have one of the best 338s out there. There is no rifle out there that can do more than your 338.

If you're looking for an additional "toy", that's one thing. If you're looking to replace the TRG, that not a smart move.

Of the two you asked about, my choice would be the Barrett. Nothing against the Savage, but I would pick the Barrett.

 

[gugubica]

Re: Savage or Barrett

If you can...wait for the MRAD. The refinements and improvements over the 98B are worth the wait. I did not like the system the first time I shot it, but since, it has impressed me. Definitely worthy of consideration.

 

[snipe10]

Re: Savage or Barrett

Just picked up the Savage and it's a good deal for the cash. Don't know what the Barrett runs but it's probably more than the $2K the Savage runs.

 

[coldboremiracle]

Re: Savage or Barrett

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: snipe10</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just picked up the Savage and it's a good deal for the cash. Don't know what the Barrett runs but it's probably more than the $2K the Savage runs. </div></div>
yeah, like 2500-3000 more

 

[Datawraith]

Re: Savage or Barrett

I have a Savage 110 BA and its a great rifle, but I'm probably going to replace it with an MRAD. Not so much because there is anything wrong with the Savage, but because eventually Barrett will come out with additional barrels in different calibers, and being able to keep the same platform, but shoot 'cheap' ammo through it sometimes, is very appealing. Plus, shooting the .338 at 500 yard or less ranges is a bit of a waste, and I can't always head out into the desert when I want to shoot.

The Savage is a LOT of gun for the money though.