If you want a low cost target rifle to play with and will be shooting a format that single feed will work be plenty acceptable, then a Savage will definitely get the job done reliably a the lowest cost.
If you need more reliable magazine feeding then a Remage may be best, but remember the Remington doesn't have the floating bolt head.
I haven't played with every trigger available for Savage actions, but it's **** hard to be a Timney 517 or 510 in a Rem without spending quite a bit more money.
My experience is that a Savage when built with quality components will definitely keep up with just about anything else in the accuracy department, but it doesn't keep up in feeding and extraction reliabily.
So final note is of I was build a single shot target rifle or general purpose hunting rifle and was satisfied with the triggers available for Savages I'd build on a Savage. It's cost effective and will be competitive with a bit of tuning.
If I needed something to run fast and reliable especially in austere conditions I would go Remage trued and everything by a reputable gunsmith or full custom.
I run a full custom currently that is threaded for the Savage barrel ten on. So, my problems are solved.
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Originally Posted by Robinhood
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