I have hunted with both in .243. The 7600 was a synthetic stock economy model. Both shot very well. The Browning is a more robust gun with a better - less creepy - trigger. The 7600 was a bit more responsive in brush. I didn't think trigger control was out of line on either model considering that the guns are designed for fast shooting in tight country. The Browning handles like a rifle while the 7600 reminds me more of a pump shotgun. I don't believe the Browning is currently being manufactured. When it came right down to it, I am happier with my old lever action .30-30 for that kind of hunting but it is probably a result of familiar versus unfamiliar gun design. Pump action rifles take some familiarization to be comfortable with.