ORIGINAL: ChasingSilver
Ugh...that was a total buzz-kill, but thanks for the honest feedback.
Ok, maybe I should start over in my quest for advice. Here's the question:
You are a 6'2", 210lb, novice hunter. You have about $1000 and you have to spend it on a new 7mm-08 rifle. You will be hunting whitetail deer in the midwest with it. It cannot have a synthetic stock. You already have a scope that you must use on this rifle. Any cash leftover must be used to buy ammo so that you can practice. What rifle do you buy?
Lately the Remingtons I am hearing about have been a little hit or miss, but don't write them off just yet after one bad review.
I good alternative might be in the Savage line. They have a great reputation and the American Classic is one of their prettier ones.
Tikkas have an incrediable reputation and look good as well.
Go to a Cabela's or similar store and handle a few guns find one that fits you that is the key. I like the reputation and look of the Tikka but it doesn't fit me right so though good for someone else its not good for me. Find your rifle them come back and ask our opinion on it.