I have and like both, not taking any sides here.
I live close to Ilion and like 700's but,
A 70 has never had a bolt handle come off in someone's hand. Happened to a friend that was hunting in Canada on a very expensive hunt, was not happy. Was bad braze combined with very cold weather.
A 70 has never not extracted due to a cheap C clip failing. Has happened many times.
A 70 has never had its safety the subject of lawsuits lost.
I had a Model Seven that had the barrel drilled off center, sad to say the quality at Remington was sub-par for many years.
I'm hate to see them leave Ilion but maybe they will get the quality back in Alabama.
