Either of those would work very well. I had the same thoughts myself. And yesterday, I ordered a Tikka T-3 Varmint in 22-250. And I am pretty sure it comes in a 223 as well. The one I ordered was $650. I looked at one at the gun shop, and I fell in love. It made me completely forget about the others I was considering. Just another option. Good luck

This is the same model I bought. It was the only pic I could find right away.

http://www.gunbroker.net/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=57747866