I own both rem 700 (308) and brwn A bolt 2 (7mm mag) -shot deer with both but I'd go with brwning, there just a great gun--sweet-- pricy but in honest opinion worth every cent. ~ when ordered my 7mm, it ended up coming w/boss, lots less recoil but the noise is greatly enhanced! but you don't pay it no mind when deer in sights --just my 2cnts.