I prefer the 700 for a couple reasons:

I have a new savage 10II ml. I hate the cheap synthetic stock very flexible, cheap, empty feeling. The tang safety needs to be switched to fire or the middle point to release the bolt...don't like this at all. Accutrigger is nice for the ability to safely reduce trigger pull as DIY, crisp and no over travel but I just can't get use tothe feel of the middle portion in my finger needing to be depressed to get to the trigger. With heavier gloves it causes me grief. Withthe 700's I have reduced the triggers to crisp/clean 3 lbs on hunting rigs on my own, so really see no benefit to the accutrigger??

Accurate, functionable, priced well off the shelfyes but lacking some of the finish IMO. (sucks b/c they are one of the few companies that actually offer me asouthpaw a few options)

I am now looking at doing an offseason make over of this rifle, any saving will be right out the window. Safe to say it will be my last savage, I'll stick to the 700's and do them up if need be.