You can buy model seven stainless new these days at $640 shipped

https://grabagun.com/remington-seven-260rem-20-4rd.html

a used one depending on condition (of course) should be nearer to $500 or under to be a can't miss price.

I have several model 7s: 243, 22-250, 17 fireball, 223 rem, 17 rem

I've found them to be good handling, and fun to shoot. No experience with the 260 version.

I've always had triggers reworked, stocks switched out, bedded and then enjoy them as shooters.

Long story short- you can get good results out of them. Not all of them are out of box shooters. The "pressure pad/ should I free float the barrel" conversation has many people divided.

Lots of great info here on the fire regarding the process of determining whether to free float or not.

Bell carlson makes nice replacement stock for the model sevens. If your budget allows - order an HS precision for the uber.