Not a thing wrong with either Bob.
Sakos do have an appeal all there own.
Garcia era Sako actions are smooth as silk and excellant.
If your planning on running a hubble, then I'd check out what type of scope mounts you can get for the Sako.
Its going to be limited compared to the 700.
Parts wise, smith wise, and other wise 700s are the Harley Davidson of the rifle action crowd.
No real limit to aftermarket parts and everyone works on them.

Classic stocks are great for hiding recoil.But a 6XC isnt going to kick you enough to matter.If you like the classic pattern then by all mean have at it.But for someone like myself,..im 6'6" ..rather large...The classic stock is built for little people with little tiny hands and no necks.
I perfer the McMillian general purpose HTG...GP/HTG.It can be ordered in edge... bondo patch I have one thats very light.

Just about all my chuck guns have McMillian HBR stocks on them.HBR stands for hunter bench rest.
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The rifle above is a 17 Mach IV with a Shilen #5.The forend is 2.25 wide and is flat for riding a sand bag.
If your going to be spending time on the bench with your 6XC this might not be a bad way to go.They will hang with full on BR rigs off a bench.
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Never had a problem with them in the field.
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Keep us posted Bob.


dave

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Only accurate rifles are interesting.