My vote goes to Ruger.

I have owned both the 700 and the 77Mk II. I personally like the Ruger action better. It is more rugged and less complex than the Remington and it is very similar to the Mauser action. The trigger is the only thing I don't like about Ruger, I have measured poundages between 4.5lbs and 7lbs. The trigger is however extremely simple and not hard to work down to 3 pounds with very little creep. A gunsmith would charge about $50 for the trigger job but I did mine myself in about 30 minutes. The bases are part of the receiver and will never come loose and the rings lock in tight, which come with the rifle. My Ruger rifles two 77s and one #1 shoot sub MOA at 100 yards along with about 3 of my friends rifles in calibers ranging from .223 to 300 WSM. I also think that Ruger puts some of the nicest walnut stocks on their rifles compared to other companies.

By the time you add the rings and bases to the price of a Remington 700 you can get the Ruger with a trigger job, andthe supplied rings cheaper.