Folks,
Being initially from Maine the Remington pumps were pretty common there. My experience with them is that they are solid 1.5" guns or better. If you want a big hammer, find one 35 Whelen. The various professional gun sellers on the Internet should have some. Most common will be in 30-06 but that's not a problem.
I've hunted in a lot of places over the last 40 years. If I only had a 760 etc. in 30-06, I think I could be pretty happy hunting anything except DG.
Also, if you grew up shooting a pump shotgun you'll feel right at home with a 760.
Mark