798, T3, or Savage weathermaster
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I am new on this site, but have been shooting a long time. Most of my experience is with Rem. 700s. The last few days I have been looking for a new rifle and was considering a 798. After reading a few comments and finally looking at one up close...I decided it was not what I wanted. The Mauser action(actually a Mauser commercial action) was very rough when cycled. I think it could be smoothed some, but why would a person buy a new rifle that needs work.
The other two rifles are getting some good comments on shooting forums. I believe the Savage would be my choice.
Indy
The other two rifles are getting some good comments on shooting forums. I believe the Savage would be my choice.
Indy
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One of my many guns is a weather warrior in 300WM and IMO it is a truely great rifle. I'd highly recommend it.
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I'd have to say one of the nicest guns I've ever handled in 308 calibre was the new TC Icon, many likeable features except for the price. One should check it out, beautiful wood, and the TC reputation.
Just my two cents, never fired one, jsut handled it at the store...
Just my two cents, never fired one, jsut handled it at the store...
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Again my two cents:
Just thought you would like to know that I purchased a 270 WSM in Weather Warrior this year at a heck of a good price. Nice stainless heavy barrel, clip, accutrigger etc. POS injection moulded stock. I sold it after I tried to set up my harris bi-pod. Savage should be embarassed about that stock. I too wanted a rifle in that price range. My advice is stay away from flexible moulded stocks, maybe consider wood. BTW I ended up purchasing a Remington Buckmasters Model 700. I installed my bi-pod, and BAM shot like a professional. Very accurate, new trigger and comes with the r3 recoil pad. 600.00 and Remington had a $40.00 mail in rebate. FWIW.
Cheers,
TMM
Just thought you would like to know that I purchased a 270 WSM in Weather Warrior this year at a heck of a good price. Nice stainless heavy barrel, clip, accutrigger etc. POS injection moulded stock. I sold it after I tried to set up my harris bi-pod. Savage should be embarassed about that stock. I too wanted a rifle in that price range. My advice is stay away from flexible moulded stocks, maybe consider wood. BTW I ended up purchasing a Remington Buckmasters Model 700. I installed my bi-pod, and BAM shot like a professional. Very accurate, new trigger and comes with the r3 recoil pad. 600.00 and Remington had a $40.00 mail in rebate. FWIW.
Cheers,
TMM
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