I have not used either of the specific rifles, but I have a Remington 700 Classic in 35 Whelen (22 inch barrel) and really like it. The gun is easy to load for and standard deviations are very low. I like that this gun has iron sights that could be used if the scope got damaged. I did add a LimbSaver pad.
I’ve had good experiences with Rugers in other calibers except for a .338 with the boat paddle synthetic stock, which did not fit and was unpleasant to shoot. I also have had a few 700s and like them. If you can shoulder both, I would pick the one that fits best with a scope (or imaginary scope) on it.
Last edited by Cheyenne; 10/08/15.
