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zcrenna · April 21, 2013, 01:15 AM

I was in the same boat a little bit ago going between the savage, ruger american and 700 ADL I picked up the ruger in .308 a few months back. No regrets

It's my first rifle and I'm very happy with it. For me, it's light but feels sturdy, Fits me well, the trigger is adjustable. Accurate. versatile, I can target shoot or potentially go hunting one day (not a lot of hunting opportunities in Los Angeles...) But if I ever wanted to I could.

Remingtons have more aftermarket products. And you will have to buy a scope for the Ruger so it will cost you more than a savage (which comes with a scope).
I dropped another $150 for a Burris FF2 3-9x40 on sale.

Honestly, if i had a bigger budget i probably would have gone with a tikka or rem 700. But the RA Is a quality rifle IMO and inexpensive. I'm happy.

Just my $.02

Did you already pick something up?

April 21, 2013, 01:15 AM	#25
zcrenna Member Join Date: February 3, 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 60	+1 for Ruger American I was in the same boat a little bit ago going between the savage, ruger american and 700 ADL I picked up the ruger in .308 a few months back. No regrets It's my first rifle and I'm very happy with it. For me, it's light but feels sturdy, Fits me well, the trigger is adjustable. Accurate. versatile, I can target shoot or potentially go hunting one day (not a lot of hunting opportunities in Los Angeles...) But if I ever wanted to I could. Remingtons have more aftermarket products. And you will have to buy a scope for the Ruger so it will cost you more than a savage (which comes with a scope). I dropped another $150 for a Burris FF2 3-9x40 on sale. Honestly, if i had a bigger budget i probably would have gone with a tikka or rem 700. But the RA Is a quality rifle IMO and inexpensive. I'm happy. Just my $.02 Did you already pick something up?