I have a Model 700 in BDL. 270. it is great. I have dropped 5 deer over 4 years hunting with it. Never missed. One this year was out 140 yards, exact spot i was aiming. Shot a muskrat off our our pond at about 170, no problem. I would defanitly go with the Remington. I have a VX-II on it and i am very happy with the setup. I am only 15, so im not the best shooter, and i can still hit anything i want to. I have no regrets and i am very happy that I bought high quality right away.