I've owned Remington rifles and shotguns all my life with the exception of my very first rifle which was a Savage. I'm a big Remington fan and have nothing but good things to say about Remington firearms except for the 710 which imo is a piece of junk. Every Remington 700 i've owned and currently own have been shooters and what very few problems i've encounted with them were minor problems and an easy fix. My next rifle purchase will be a Remington Mountain Rifle chambered in 260rem. Every rifle manufacturer can put out a lemon once in a while and i know Remington is no exception to that but i've never had a bad Remington firearm. Good luck.