Need suggestions on next purchase.

[irockstar661]

Hey all. I am looking into getting into intermediate long range shooting. Probably going to be a range gun and shtf if needed long range gun. I am looking for accuracy and reliability and price. Here are my options:

1) Brand New Savage 10fp with bipod in .308 for $600

Or

2) 100 round count Howa 1500 with bipod and Nikon 3-9x40 Scope in .308 for $500 (closer drive)

I'd like to hear from people that own or have shot both. Thanks!!

Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

[orkan]

None of the above.

Remington 700 SPS tactical.

... and you'll need more than a 9x optic.

[irockstar661]

None of the above.

Remington 700 SPS tactical.

... and you'll need more than a 9x optic.

That is not in my question. Unfortunately that is out of the above budget.

Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

[jklaughrey]

Concur with Orkan. It would be best to save up and buy the minimum standard, than attempt to use a sub par weapon for the intended use you have posted. You will be far better served and happier over time to make an investment versus a quick purchase because you chose to act hastily.

Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk 2

[irockstar661]

Concur with Orkan. It would be best to save up and buy the minimum standard, than attempt to use a sub par weapon for the intended use you have posted. You will be far better served and happier over time to make an investment versus a quick purchase because you chose to act hastily.

Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk 2

Minimum standard??

Savage 10fp is n under rated rifle that is sub moa out of the box that competes with the 700

Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

[jklaughrey]

That is an opinion rockstar. I am speaking of a known constant. Can you quantify with data that is backed by years of performance from a known quantity.

It would seem based upon your join date and amount of posts, more so mostly in the picture threads you are just trying to justify a purchase of an item that you have little knowledge of. Read more, there is a plethora of knowledge here.

Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk 2

[irockstar661]

That is an opinion rockstar. I am speaking of a known constant. Can you quantify with data that is backed by years of performance from a known quantity.

It would seem based upon your join date and amount of posts, more so mostly in the picture threads you are just trying to justify a purchase of an item that you have little knowledge of. Read more, there is a plethora of knowledge here.

Sent from my LS670 using Tapatalk 2

I appreciate the reply. I will continue to read and educate myself for sure. I just put a call into my LGS to get a price on the Remington 700 Spas tactical. They will call me back.

I for one am nowhere near patient and that is one of my flaws. I tend to purchase or make decisions rather quickly. But from reading online and on other forums it seems the savage is a great shooter. Are the many opinions in regards to this wrong?

Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

[anthony1]

Savage is fine for an entry level beginner rifle. A rem7 sps is fine too, should be about the same in price and is good too.

Your gonna need a new stock with either one. Ive had entry level rifles from both savage and Remington, the main difference is the rem7 headsspaces on an indexed shoulder and the savage head spaces on a lug nut. The savage feels sloppy when you work the bolt the rems feel a little more sturdy and smooth. Functionally both are fine. Savage is way easier to work on yourself.

I don't know much about Howas. Might wanna check out Tikka too, they make nice rifles.

[orkan]

Out of your budget? You can get a rem700 SPS tactical for $500 if you do a little looking... $600 all over the place, and like $450 used.

For a guy looking into "long range shooting" your budget sure doesn't fit with reality very well.

[Pappabear]

Rem 700. Parts are available. Many know how to work on them. And from the 4 I have recently seen, all shoot sub-MOA. Known military sniper rife for years.