Remington 710 vs Savage 110

eyeballz · August 9, 2002, 01:58 PM

Which do you think is the better gun? The Remington 710 or the Savage 110? Plastic or fiberglass stocks only.

gryphon · August 9, 2002, 02:04 PM

From my experience with both, the Savage 100 is superior. The Remington 710 feels cheap, not solid. The bolt is gritty and stiff at first but does smooth out a bit with use.

As an overall experience, I think that most would be happier with the Savage package.

TMfr · August 9, 2002, 02:16 PM

Remember also that the 710 has a pressed in barrel that supposedly is not rebarrelable. Because of this it will have an extrememly low resale value. It was basically designed for the once a year hunter that does not shoot much and that is looking for a low priced rifle.

The strange thing is that you can still buy a synthetic stocked basic grade Rem model 700 for about the same price. I really see no need for the newer Remington since the older once is so superior. If course the factory probably makes way more profit on the newer model 710 than the older model 700.

I would choose either the Rem. 700 econo grade or the Savage 110. Both are superior weapons to the 710.

fastang50 · August 9, 2002, 03:31 PM

For Remington: How many of us have worn out a barrel?
For Savage: It's hard to beat Savage for value and durability.
My Suggestion: Savage

swatman · August 9, 2002, 04:00 PM

Get the Savage..And don't look back.

Savage110 · August 9, 2002, 04:04 PM

Another vote for the Savage.

Rob01 · August 9, 2002, 04:52 PM

I'm a die hard Remington guy but the 710 isn't one of thier better ideas. If I had to choose between the two I would get the Savage.

MeekAndMild · August 9, 2002, 06:53 PM

I'm prejudiced. My first gun was a Savage and I just got a 110 last month. I think they are good solid rifles and their production process is very efficient, allowing them to produce more quality for the dollar.

In Remington's favor they make very good gun cleaning products.

HSMITH · August 9, 2002, 07:26 PM

Savage all the way.

eyeballz · August 9, 2002, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the info. Im going with the Savage.

Fuzzy · August 9, 2002, 09:02 PM

You won't be dissapointed. I love my Savage. I can't find another rifle in it's price range that can out shoot it.

short shot · August 10, 2002, 08:51 AM

go with the savage,I,ve never seen one that just flat out won't shoot.

Redlg155 · August 10, 2002, 09:52 AM

Another vote for Savage.

Savage has come a long ways since their basic offering of the 110. They now have scout versions, heavy barreled sniper versions, short action versions, you name it they got it.

Quality control has also come a long way for the company. You can't beat em for their value.

Good SHooting
RED

bad_dad_brad · August 10, 2002, 03:00 PM

Savage.

Rottweiler · August 10, 2002, 07:19 PM

Yet another vote for the Savage

KenReb · August 12, 2002, 11:08 PM

Another vote for the Savage.

scottaz · August 13, 2002, 02:00 PM

SAVAGE!

Oracle · August 13, 2002, 03:01 PM

I'd get the Savage, in fact, I did, in the form of a 10FP heavy barreled model. I just replaced the stock, put on a SS10x42 scope, and it shoots like a dream.

Dark Avenger · August 13, 2002, 03:45 PM

Savage. I got a 110 as my first rifle in .30-06. Shoots really nice and it feels good to buy rifles made here in Massachusetts.

August 9, 2002, 01:58 PM	#1
eyeballz Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2002 Posts: 320	Remington 710 vs Savage 110 Which do you think is the better gun? The Remington 710 or the Savage 110? Plastic or fiberglass stocks only. __________________ WAR EAGLE! EBZ

August 9, 2002, 02:04 PM	#2
gryphon Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,069	From my experience with both, the Savage 100 is superior. The Remington 710 feels cheap, not solid. The bolt is gritty and stiff at first but does smooth out a bit with use. As an overall experience, I think that most would be happier with the Savage package. __________________ Your suffering will be legendary, even in HELL!! --- PinHead, HellRaiser 2

August 9, 2002, 03:31 PM	#4
fastang50 Member Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 86	a thought to muddy the issue For Remington: How many of us have worn out a barrel? For Savage: It's hard to beat Savage for value and durability. My Suggestion: Savage

August 9, 2002, 04:00 PM	#5
swatman Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2000 Location: Pa. USA Posts: 768	Get the Savage..And don't look back. __________________ "what gives a government that arms the whole world the right to disarm it's own citizens?" www.humanityonhold.com/intifada.html

August 9, 2002, 04:04 PM	#6
Savage110 Senior Member Join Date: July 2, 2002 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 131	Another vote for the Savage. __________________ - Politicians and diapers have one thing in common. They should both be changed regularly and for the same reason. - Don't take life too seriously . . . no one gets out alive.

August 9, 2002, 02:16 PM	#3
TMfr Junior member Join Date: July 25, 2002 Location: louisville Posts: 27	Remember also that the 710 has a pressed in barrel that supposedly is not rebarrelable. Because of this it will have an extrememly low resale value. It was basically designed for the once a year hunter that does not shoot much and that is looking for a low priced rifle. The strange thing is that you can still buy a synthetic stocked basic grade Rem model 700 for about the same price. I really see no need for the newer Remington since the older once is so superior. If course the factory probably makes way more profit on the newer model 710 than the older model 700. I would choose either the Rem. 700 econo grade or the Savage 110. Both are superior weapons to the 710.

August 9, 2002, 04:52 PM	#7
Rob01 Senior Member Join Date: October 21, 2000 Posts: 455	I'm a die hard Remington guy but the 710 isn't one of thier better ideas. If I had to choose between the two I would get the Savage.

August 9, 2002, 06:53 PM	#8
MeekAndMild Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2001 Posts: 4,988	I'm prejudiced. My first gun was a Savage and I just got a 110 last month. I think they are good solid rifles and their production process is very efficient, allowing them to produce more quality for the dollar. In Remington's favor they make very good gun cleaning products.

August 9, 2002, 07:26 PM	#9
HSMITH Senior Member Join Date: June 21, 2002 Posts: 2,019	Savage all the way.

August 9, 2002, 08:34 PM	#10
eyeballz Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2002 Posts: 320	Thanks for the Info. Thanks for the info. Im going with the Savage. __________________ WAR EAGLE! EBZ

August 9, 2002, 09:02 PM	#11
Fuzzy Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2001 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 126	You won't be dissapointed. I love my Savage. I can't find another rifle in it's price range that can out shoot it. __________________ -Fuzzy

August 10, 2002, 08:51 AM	#12
short shot Member Join Date: July 28, 2002 Location: the mountain state Posts: 15	go with the savage,I,ve never seen one that just flat out won't shoot. __________________ it is better to die on your feet free than to live on your knees as a slave

August 10, 2002, 09:52 AM	#13
Redlg155 Senior Member Join Date: March 13, 2001 Location: NW Florida Posts: 2,307	Another vote for Savage. Savage has come a long ways since their basic offering of the 110. They now have scout versions, heavy barreled sniper versions, short action versions, you name it they got it. Quality control has also come a long way for the company. You can't beat em for their value. Good SHooting RED

August 10, 2002, 03:00 PM	#14
bad_dad_brad Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2000 Posts: 866	Savage.

August 10, 2002, 07:19 PM	#15
Rottweiler Senior Member Join Date: January 30, 2001 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 391	Yet another vote for the Savage __________________ Texas - envied by lesser states since 1845

August 12, 2002, 11:08 PM	#16
KenReb Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Valdosta, Georgia Posts: 32	Another vote for the Savage.

August 13, 2002, 02:00 PM	#17
scottaz Member Join Date: March 25, 2001 Location: Cave Creek AZ Posts: 18	SAVAGE!

August 13, 2002, 03:01 PM	#18
Oracle Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2001 Posts: 152	I'd get the Savage, in fact, I did, in the form of a 10FP heavy barreled model. I just replaced the stock, put on a SS10x42 scope, and it shoots like a dream. __________________ "Place your clothes and weapons where you can find them in the dark." -Robert Heinlein

August 13, 2002, 03:45 PM	#19
Dark Avenger Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 1999 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 175	Savage. I got a 110 as my first rifle in .30-06. Shoots really nice and it feels good to buy rifles made here in Massachusetts. __________________ "If ye love wealth greater than liberty, the tranquility of servitude greater than the animating contest for freedom, go home from us in peace. We seek not your counsel, nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you; and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams