If I really liked the Rem model 7 that is what I would buy. I will not let anyones opinion by the DECIDING factor in a choice I have to make. I would listen to the other opinions pick up and handle every firearm I could and get the one that tickles my fancy. I do like Remingtons as I have three, also one Ruger, one Interarms, and one NEF. I almost bought a Sako TRG-S but changed my mind when I found my Sendero. I could not handle the Sako and that was part of my decision. I was going to get the 30-378 and who knows it could always be in my future. Luck with the gun you do get.