I have owned over a couple dozen hunting rifles in the past 10 years, and my newer production 700 mt rifle, in 7-08, is by far my favorite yet. I will never get rid of it. It shoots, carrys and looks great. I bought a stainless SPS, in 7mag too, last year. Decided i didnt need it, but for the money, it was a great rifle. Better fit and finish than savage, and on par w/ browning IMHO.