Sig 716i or Springfield Victor Saint .308

[ManOnFire40]

I'm having a hard time deciding on which one of these to purchase. I really like the trigger in the Saint but the 716i has really good features too. I plan on using it primarily for hunting and some plinking. I would really like to hear from you guys who have had access and range time with these MSR's. I greatly appreciate all the information given in advance.

[ManOnFire40]

Any advice would be great.

[georgeib]

Neither rifle is "top tier," so to speak. But I would take the Sig over the Springfield every day of the week, and twice on Sundays. Both companies have reputations for occasional issues with their QC, but Sig certainly produces a higher tier product overall. Furthermore, Sig has a much higher percentage of parts and weapons produced in house, which allows them to control quality much more closely, where as Springfield assembles and builds only a fraction of their product line, AFAIK. Much of their stuff is imported and rebranded.

[ManOnFire40]

Neither rifle is "top tier," so to speak. But I would take the Sig over the Springfield every day of the week, and twice on Sundays. Both companies have reputations for occasional issues with their QC, but Sig certainly produces a higher tier product overall. Furthermore, Sig has a much higher percentage of parts and weapons produced in house, which allows them to control quality much more closely, where as Springfield assembles and builds only a fraction of their product line, AFAIK. Much of their stuff is imported and rebranded.

Thank you for that information, I really needed to know that. I can't get my hands on the DD5 which I really prefer.

[georgeib]

Thank you for that information, I really needed to know that. I can't get my hands on the DD5 which I really prefer.

The DD5 is arguably a better rifle than the Sig, and given the option, that's what I'd pick too. But it's twice as much money, and certainly not twice as good. For the difference in price, you can fully equip the Sig, or at least be well on your way. Scope, irons, Geissele trigger, sling, bipod.

[ManOnFire40]

I'll go with the Sig and do those upgrades for sure. I really appreciate the input.

[ManOnFire40]

The DD5 is arguably a better rifle than the Sig, and given the option, that's what I'd pick too. But it's twice as much money, and certainly not twice as good. For the difference in price, you can fully equip the Sig, or at least be well on your way. Scope, irons, Geissele trigger, sling, bipod.

Which Geissele trigger would you recommend? I enjoy a light trigger with a smooth break like my hiperfire 24C.

[georgeib]

Grab a few Magpul mags for it while you're at it.

https://www.surplusammo.com/categori...-308-mags.html

[ManOnFire40]

Grab a few Magpul mags for it while you're at it.

https://www.surplusammo.com/categori...-308-mags.html

I'll definitely have to do that along with new trigger, charging handle and muzzle brake.

[Arch]

Sig over Springfield everyday, but LMT over both. I have a couple of Sig 716i and they're NOTHING compared to my MWS.

Just save your pennies and buy a MWS. You'll thank us later.