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<blockquote data-quote="EastTNHunter" data-source="post: 5793891" data-attributes="member: 8364"><p>All mentioned are good options, but you need to go to the gun store and fondle them all a bit before you make your decision. Something that I like may not be your cup o' tea. Things like palm swell, position of safety, or configuration of magazine are things that people often overlook until they get it home and then they regret their decision.</p><p></p><p>I like the older Savages because I'm a DIYer / tinkerer, and the option to replace the barrel myself is appealing to me. With that being said, I'm not a fan of the bottom bolt release or the new stock lines on many models. Savages are often ugly, yet accurate and easy to work on.</p><p></p><p>Tikkas are often very accurate and smooth. Some people don't like their mag configuration (they also only hold 3 rounds in the standard mag), but that is likely a wash if you're looking at the CTR (fine rifle but I don't like the big mag sticking out of the bottom of a bolt gun). Some people don't like the plastic mag well surround and buy aftermarket parts through mountain tactical.</p><p></p><p>Bergaras are a Rem 700 clone, with some upgrades. They are often very accurate. Bolt not quite as smooth as the Tikka, but better than savage or factory rem. Aftermarket parts abound and are straightforward (don't have to know bolt spacing or era of gun to order them). A friend of mine who is not a gun guy traded for a base model Bergara 308 when ammo was scarce. I had components and worked up a load for him, but sighted it in with cheap factory FMJ ammo. I called dibs on it if he ever parted with it, as I couldn't find a load for it that WOULDN'T shoot very accurately, including the cheap factory FMJ. Bolt was a little sticky, and the finish (cheap bluing if I recall correctly) looked a little thin and like it would be apt to rust easily, so I would plan to cerakote it if I were to get it. Some Bergaras come with factory cerakote finishes</p><p></p><p>I have no experience with the Cascade, but I have heard very good things about them</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EastTNHunter, post: 5793891, member: 8364"] All mentioned are good options, but you need to go to the gun store and fondle them all a bit before you make your decision. Something that I like may not be your cup o' tea. Things like palm swell, position of safety, or configuration of magazine are things that people often overlook until they get it home and then they regret their decision. I like the older Savages because I'm a DIYer / tinkerer, and the option to replace the barrel myself is appealing to me. With that being said, I'm not a fan of the bottom bolt release or the new stock lines on many models. Savages are often ugly, yet accurate and easy to work on. Tikkas are often very accurate and smooth. Some people don't like their mag configuration (they also only hold 3 rounds in the standard mag), but that is likely a wash if you're looking at the CTR (fine rifle but I don't like the big mag sticking out of the bottom of a bolt gun). Some people don't like the plastic mag well surround and buy aftermarket parts through mountain tactical. Bergaras are a Rem 700 clone, with some upgrades. They are often very accurate. Bolt not quite as smooth as the Tikka, but better than savage or factory rem. Aftermarket parts abound and are straightforward (don't have to know bolt spacing or era of gun to order them). A friend of mine who is not a gun guy traded for a base model Bergara 308 when ammo was scarce. I had components and worked up a load for him, but sighted it in with cheap factory FMJ ammo. I called dibs on it if he ever parted with it, as I couldn't find a load for it that WOULDN'T shoot very accurately, including the cheap factory FMJ. Bolt was a little sticky, and the finish (cheap bluing if I recall correctly) looked a little thin and like it would be apt to rust easily, so I would plan to cerakote it if I were to get it. Some Bergaras come with factory cerakote finishes I have no experience with the Cascade, but I have heard very good things about them [/QUOTE]
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