As a kid growing up, I wanted two rifles. A marlin in 35 Rem and a Remington 700 chambered in 7mm Remington. When I was old enough my grandfather let me use a 50's sporterized 98 Mauser in 8mm. He later gave me that rifle. It was the first I hunted with, the first I shot a deer with and the first rifle I owned. Needless to say it has buku sentimental value to me.
As the years passed I bought those rifles I yearned for as a kid. I bought a couple 700's, a couple Mauser's and a pile of Marlins. I still have most of the Marlins, all of the Mauser's, but none of the Remington's.
In my opinion, Remington's of the past 5-7 years have gone down hill. I always thought of them as the best most accurate choice for a deer rifle the average man could afford. I sold hundreds of them with that pitch. I will say the vast majority where completely satisfied. Even so, I would buy another. But for now, I have what I need and what I want in my Mauser's.
CW
