deal or no deal?

[sureshot2040]

i have a savage 308 heavy barrel model 12 bolt gun
i can trade it and some cash for a new in the box encore stainless pro hunter in 308
should i ?
the savage has an accu trigger and shows potiential
i know the encore can be as accurate if not more so
i have seen one shoot three shots into around 3/8 inch at 200 yards from the bags
now i know all guns are different performers but i dont know what i want to do
whichever i decide on will be used for deer hunting and target shooting
the encore seems to feel better in my hand and is lighter
i just cant decide
any help on this would be appreciated
thanks
sureshot

[Graybeard]

I'm not a Savage fan at all and own NONE at this time and have owned almost none period. But no I'd not make such a deal.

[Odinbreaker]

Depends on if you want one shot more.  The encore has the option of other barrels and muzzle loading barrels.  You can even convert it to a single shot pistol.    I have a stainless encore in 243 and 50 cal muzzy It is a very accurate gun if you have problems TC customer service is next to none.  I guess I would keep your savage as you know the gun and do a little investigating on the encore.  It seems you will not be gaining much.

[sweetwyominghome]

The Encore does offer more versatility -- if you like that sort of set-up. But I have a Savage Model 10 FP-LE2 with a 20" bull barrel in .308 WCF that's the single most accurate bolt action factory rifle that I've ever owned.

I love my Encores, so I'd say keep the Savage, stash a few bucks every week and splurge for the Encore.

You'll get the best of both worlds that way...   

[poncaguy]

I have both, will keep both...................

[30-06man]

trade the savage for the encore. the encore will be better in the long run it will hold its value and its interchanble

[Redhawk1]

I would go with the Encore without a doubt. Now had you said you had a Tikka, Sako, Browning A bolt or another rifle, I would of told you to stay with them. I don't have nothing agents the Savage, I own a few of them, but in my opinion the Encore is better deal and will hold it's value over the Savage. Just look at the resale value of a Savage and you and I would both bewildered over the lack of value they hold.