If I was looking for a new light rifle for under $700 I would buy a Tikka T3 Super Lite in Stainless. Having owned 12 Tikka's so far I have had a lot of time shooting them, I liked the several Sako Finnlights I have owned but the cheaper Tikka's on average shot better.
The first generation Sako A7 I had was the most accurate gun I have ever owned. That is the only one I wished I had kept so a A7 would also be a good choice.
