I elk hunt with 2 guys who use the 280 rem., one uses the 700 mountain rifle and the other uses a Browning Abolt Medallion. They are both real nice rifles, accuracy is good, weight they are very close, recoil same and quality seems fine(no issues). The only real difference is how smooth the browning bolt slides and some really like the 60 degree bolt. All in all whichever you want and feels right will be a good gun...the choice in chambering is good (especially if you reload!).