I've got a wonderful old model 700 in .270 that's been in service since the late 60's...it doesn't need replacing.
But, if I where in the market for new, I'd be all over a Kimber Montana or Hunter model.... I'd send it off to PacNor for a new SS tube twisted 1/8 or so to take advantage of the new wave of longer high bc bullets....
BT53 "Where do they find young men like this?" Reporter Savidge, Iraq Elk, it's what's for dinner....