The rem 700, win model 70, and ruger m77 are some of if not the best selling rifles in the last 40 years. I personally shoot rem 700 and weatherby mkv. The vanguard is a howa and the howa is a japan rifle, and I Personally won't send my money that direction. People can say what they want about the 700 but let's face facts, the Remington 700 is the most widely used and cloned action for everything from hunting rifles, custom build, military sniper platforms and competition rifles in the country. Take it at face value but that says a lot to me about the design, quality and durability.