When I first started buying rifles most I bought were Remington's. The 700 is a fine rifle, I have 3 of them including my 30-06 which I bought when I was 16yrs old. Never had a problem with any of the triggers, mine are set between 2-3 lbs and break evenly and cleanly. I have one model 70 in a 270 which in a very good gun as well. The last two I have bought were Ruger M77 in 30-06 and 300 win mag. I have heard in the past about Ruger's being luke warm in the accuracy dept, you sure couldnt prove it by my 2 or a buddies 3 Ruger's that he owns. I have shot and sighted in several Savages and a few Brownings of other people, never actually owned one before, they shot good as well. My feelings is that a person can get good or bad out of any brand of rifle, its just comes down to which one feels right for you.