RE: most reliable gun.
As much as I'd love to say my Win 88. I'd have to go with my Rem 788 .308. I've shot everything through this gun. From 60's vintage military ammo, to EXTREMELY WARM handloads. This cheap, kinda ugly little rifle will eat anything. It always feeds properly, makes a bang, and puts all the bullets right where they're aimed! Imagine that, the gun mom bought dad for a anniversary gift 'cause she didn't know any better, just will not quit. Oh, and if I can't kill it with a .308, then it should eat me.
You can't eat what you miss!