If you're a reloader or know someone that is and have confidence in him, the Rem 722 is an enormously strong action and the .300 Savage can be hand loaded nearly to the same velocity as the .308 Winchester......and in a year or so if you really like the rifle you can have it rechambered to .308 Winchester. You will then have a very powerful deer and elk rifle.....but there's nothing wrong with the .300 Savage "as-is"