If I'm not mistaken Remington purchased the old Dakota Rifle Company in Sturgis, South Dakota. And they now run their "Custom Shop" from under that very roof. Dakota made some beautiful rifles.
If you are looking for a really nice 700, have you looked at the 200th Anniversary Edition 700's? They are beautiful. And there are still some around at good prices. I purchased a Remington 7600 Pump 200th Anniversary Edition in .30-06 last year for just $799.00. It's a beautiful rifle.
