i liked my rem 7600 pumps. the only downfall was that when the pump when closed to shoot the forearm was a little to far for me to feel comfortable. i would have to hold the area right where the mag is.
i have owned a rem 7600 in 280rem, and (2) in 308win. one of the 308win had a williams peep sight on it. the other one had a VariX-II 3-9X40mm on here. using 150gr. win power points and the P.M.C. eldorado X-bullets i would get from 1 3/4 " to 2.5" at 100yds.
my rem 7600 chambered in 280rem had peep sights on her, she had great accuracy out to 250yds.
i think they are the best " workhorse " gun to leave in a truck. never had any jamns even in the maine weather where it gets real cold and rain and sleet is common during the rifle season.
if you are gonna get one i would say go with the one with the wooden stocks. the ones in matte finish and synthetic stocks. seem to have problems in the after season to get a light dusting of rust on it.
but i think it is a fine gun. but the trigger assmebly is made from white metal if you don' t lik that kind of thing.
also the newer ones have that stupid locking mechanism on the trigger and if it is locked and you loose both of those keys you will never be able to shoot the gun.
if you find a Browning pump rifle chambered in 30-06sprg and 270win. i woud opt for them. they are a fine gun and the forearm is closer for people who have a limited arm length.

good luck and let us know what you ened up doing..