The greatest appeal to me, is the bedding system. The greatest detractor, is the lack of a short action, and the standard caliber chamberings would't make me write a check either.
I've got a 700 with a Hogue aluminum beding system and can't say enough good things about it. Also had a chance to load for, and carry a Savage Weather Warrior. It's not like Savages need help in the accuracy department, but danged if they didn't get it.
At 6 3/4#, Weatherby is close - a standard caliber chambering like 6.5x284-Norma would do it for me. So would a short action.
