I do quite a bit of deer hunting. My two boys and I use Remington 700s. I have many firearms from which to choose, but I always pick the Remington 700 with synthetic stock. It works flawlessly. I can pick off a gnat at 100 yards. I think I got it used for $300 bucks. I don't care if it gets scratched up or wet. It's basically bulletproof. I've retired many many deer with it. I prefer .270 as is shoot a very flat trajectory. My sons have the same in .308. I do like the short action of the .308..you can't go wrong with either. Good luck this season!