I have a blueprinted 700 that shoots really well.
It can't touch my Stiller though.
But for a hunting/play rifle you don't even need a blueprinted action. For competition no hunting action, blueprinted or no, will be able to compete as well a custom.
There might be some advantage to a one-piece bolt if you are worried about the bolt handle falling off. Not a worry to me, but I do also have a one-piece PTG bolt. It's pretty nice, not sure I'd pay the money for another one.
If I were on a budget for a hunting rifle I'd get a 70/700/Montana or whatever and get a barrel for it. The smith will probably face the action, pretty standard. If I had no budget I would get a Borden Timberline as a starting point.
