Remington is has a fantastic webpage which you should check out. The Classic is a special Model 700 which is only produced in one caliber each year. Many visitors have written to proclaim the virtues of this particular rifle. This rifle has iron sights, a relatively light overall weight, and a matte finish. Also, the wood is not Remington's standard glossy Model 700 BDL finish, and the wood is reported as being nicer than the standard Model 700's stock.
Ruger rifles are well made and strong rifles that are quite pleasing to handle.
The Magnum Rifle features a higher grade wood stock and intregal express rib sights. The following information is from the Ruger webpage and catalog. Steel floorplate and trigger guard. Open sights, barrel band on heavy barrel. THE BIG NEWS is that in 2001 Ruger is making the No.