Lots of moves with a 700 build.
I'd grab a SS take off bbl from the classifieds and spend a bit more money on a McM Edge something or other. The .243, 7-08 and some .260's are twisted good if you want to shoot heavies although the throats can be way out there. You could always have him set it back and throat it properly.
That's more or less what I am doing right now.
I have a cheapo Sportsman 78 action (M700 ADL). Just bought a SS take-off bbl in 270Win for $65/shipped and am going to wait till I get a good deal on a used fiberglass stock.
Won't cost much when done.
