Pass on the Rem 770, stay with a 700.
Take a look at the savage, nice trigger.
I really like my ruger hawkeye but
I have a friend who shots new ruger american , problem is fit and finish is ok at best,stock makes contact with barrel. Gun is not accurate ,could be gun could be scope......he'll it could be him lol.
For what your budget is, I'd still go quality used rifle over entry level gun.
Unless you plan on upgrading down the road.
My.02.........Os
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