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Which of these is a better buy?

Fortyfiveautomatic

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Remington 700 SPS Tactical AAC

20" barrel, threaded, Hogue Stock, Trigger set @ 3.5#, and I believe a hinged floorplate bottom metal

Cost $570 shipped

--OR--

The .308 Remington 700 Varmint at Dick's sporting goods:

24" barrel, no bottom metal, Remington scope, not sure on the make of stock.

Cost $450 (after rebate?)


Thoughts?
 
Re: Which of these is a better buy?

If just between those 2, the AAC forsure. When u get it sale the stock and have the gun bedded in aftermarket stock of your choice and it should do you very well.
 
Re: Which of these is a better buy?

I'm going to assume the varmint is chambered in 308 also. The advantage of the AAC is the faster twist(1:10 compared to 1:12) which will let you shoot heavier bullets. If you plan to push it to the limits of the round then I would go with the AAC. If you will be shooting <1000 the varmint will be just fine. Then of course if you ever want to get a suppressor the AAC is threaded from the factory. Either will be best served with a stock upgrade.
 
Re: Which of these is a better buy?

Do you need the threaded barrel? Both will need a better stock and BDL floorplates are pretty easy to come by.