Hmmmmm....you asked for opinions and you got them. Isn't that what you wanted? The 700 has had a great reputation for many years, as has the Savage 110, the Winchester 70 and a few others.
Ultimately, you are getting what you asked for. What you ultimately choose is up to you. I don't think you can go wrong with either platform you mentioned Currently I have a Savage 110C in .243 that I love, but am in a similar boat to you. In fact, if you go to the General section you will see I recently asked a similar question. I haven't made my decision yet.
Whichever way you go, I think you'll be happy. Good luck and good shooting!
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