A vote for the 700. The Rem 700 action has withstood the test of time as strong and reliable. Lots of "high end" rifles being built on the 700. Not aware of any good gunsmiths building on the Tikka.
Imagine your grave on a windy winter night. You've been dead for 70 years. It's been 50 since a visitor last paused at your tombstone..... Now explain why you're in a pissy mood today.
