hey bigbuck,
I am a PA hunter, I shot my first whitetail with a Rem 760 carbine in .308. They now of course are the 7600s but i feel comfortable saying a qaurter of the one million hunters in the Pa woods on opening day are carrying the 760/7600. Pumps are inherently not as accurates as bolts. It depends on what you consider accurate. I have no problem shooting 1.5 inch groups at 100 yds with mine with its fav. factory ammo. Plenty accurate for most all your hunting needs. Yes, i have bolts that shoot better. Is that really needed??? Everybody is crazed over the MOA groups at 100yds. If your nephew feels comfortable shooting that gun(which is the most important factor) It should be plenty accurate. The .308 is a fantastic cartridge. Only about 100fps slower with the same bullet than the favored 30-06. I have never had any problems with the pump, just make sure the magazine is seated properly. good luck huntin