Go with the Vanguard. Remington quality and customer service has declined over the last few years. I own both of these types of rifles. The Vanguard's fit & finish are better. I restocked my last Remington after the wood stock cracked at the recoil lug. When I took it to the gunsmith he had to straighten the recoil lug as it was cocked badly to one side. You could easily see this with the naked eye. I contacted Remington about the recoil lug and they didn't really seem to care. They leave enough slop in the recoil lug recess in the stock to cover a lug off to one side or the other. They don't see why you need to restock. I told them the rifle was 2 years old and their crappy stock cracked. They offered a coupon for $50 of free merchandise and not to replace the stock. I will look to other manufacturers when purchasing new rifles in the future.