If looking for a solid hunting rifle with lots of aftermarket options, I've always found it hard to pass up a new or used stainless 700. I often re-stock them with a stiff handle of laminate or fiberglass, tune the trigger to 2-2.5lbs, and proceed to find a good sub-moa load in short order. Not had a bad one yet. I have had a few 700s that benefited from a new crown, but that's about it.
