While they are very similar, 700 parts are like a 350 Chevrolet motor. Model seven is shorter overall. Does require a specific stock, trigger and scope mounting. Advantage? No I guess not really enough for the trouble. A 300 savage on a model seven action with a 20 in mountain rifle contour barrel cut at 20" in a good handle would be awesome woods rifle.
That's what had me thinking of something like this.
Woods rifle generally from a stand or natural ground blind. Shots under 50 yards 99% of the time.
The last time that bear ate a lawyer he had the runs for 33 days!
