I have the Remington Model Seven in .308. I have only had one problem with the rifle. A $25 fix due to a metal burr stretching a spring. Other than that this rifle is a tackdriver. I can consistantly clover leaf three at 100yards. The .308 is bad juju for any deer or black bear walking in front of it, also the light weight is a pleasure to carry all day. For deer and bear I would recommend something in the 180 grain cartridge size. Hope this helps.