pahntr - I don't recall anyone here saying Rem was bad either. And I mentioned it before and will do so again. I like the Rem action and think it is a great foundation for a custom rifle.
But as far as production guns go, If I had to choose between a Rem or Sav. - I would probably opt for the Savage. But that is my opinion.
As for the pumps by Remington - I don't think any one would turn over their 760 for a 7600. The old 760 is a real workhorse of a rifle and is very accurate for a pump. At least all the ones I've owned or were owned by frineds and family. They have accounted for a lot of filled tags here in PA where I'm from too.
But I don't see a Savage action as being sloppy either.