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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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Gun experts: looking for a nice rifle...opinions??

I was looking to get into some recreation target and be able to go hunting with some friends in the summer---boar/varmints---and wanted to see if anyone has any opinions on these two rifles.

Browning X-Bolt synthetic stock and stainless design or the Remington model 700 both in .308 caliber

which one would be the "better" rifle...just looking for an honest opinion
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:34 PM
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remington 700 is one hell of a nice rifle, its really reliable also!!

if i had the dough i would have bought one by now =)
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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take a look at savage rifles too.

while the aftermarket is not as big as remmie 700's, the savage plain out of the box is as good if not better than a similar 700.

i own a 10FP myself in 308...
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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I have 2 Remington 700's (270, 243) but, I will say my winchester 70 (270) is more my favorite. I am not a fan of the Savage or the Browning, but thats a personal preference.
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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honestly savage is a great way to go...only people who don't own them hate on them. I love my savage 10FP...HD barrel + .308...mine is setup as a sniper rifle with a bipod and Leupold VXIII 6.5x20x40, sling, blah blah...but its a great very consistent firearm, very good gun

FYI- Damn hogue for not making the replacement stock for it

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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 03:08 PM
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Between the sonoma police killings and the bart shooting I think I need a strap just to stay safe from the police.
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Originally Posted by LICmotorsports
honestly savage is a great way to go...only people who don't own them hate on them. I love my savage 10FP...HD barrel + .308...mine is setup as a sniper rifle with a bipod and Leupold VXIII 6.5x20x40, sling, blah blah...but its a great very consistent firearm, very good gun

FYI- Damn hogue for not making the replacement stock for it

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Thanks I was looking into this rifle as well but yeah aftermarket support for it isn't as good as the remington
Thanks for all the response guys...now to make up my mind
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by slow04wrx
Between the sonoma police killings and the bart shooting I think I need a strap just to stay safe from the police.
amen
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Originally Posted by slow04wrx
Between the sonoma police killings and the bart shooting I think I need a strap just to stay safe from the police.
what sonoma police killings?
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LICmotorsports
FYI- Damn hogue for not making the replacement stock for it

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get a mcmillan stock instead...
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Originally Posted by ldivinag
what sonoma police killings?
Theres been about 5+ people killed in sonoma by the cops. Its a total outrage and they have to answer to nobody. The people they have shot have been mentally ill and their families have called for assistance. At least 2 of the guy had no weapon no nothing.Police are suppose to be protecting us. Apparently the Sonoma DA and a few other people won't comment on the issues and won't talk about it. From what I hear you can bet it will be all over the news soon enough.
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Originally Posted by slow04wrx
Theres been about 5+ people killed in sonoma by the cops. Its a total outrage and they have to answer to nobody. The people they have shot have been mentally ill and their families have called for assistance. At least 2 of the guy had no weapon no nothing.Police are suppose to be protecting us. Apparently the Sonoma DA and a few other people won't comment on the issues and won't talk about it. From what I hear you can bet it will be all over the news soon enough.
when was the latest ones...
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savage does make one hell of a gun

it really comes down to personal preferance.

you can modify some guns more than others. ive heard nothing but great things from out the box savage's
Old Jan 6, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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just go big like these guys, and steal sheriffs guns
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genuis idea :thumbsdown:



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