pierrecham,

I actually do have the regular model, but it is chambered in .223. I noticed the barrel channel isn't lined up perfect, but the gun with handloads is very accurate. 5 shots at 100 yrds inside a quarter, thats pretty good for a factory rifle. I just really like the 700 action, just personal preference though. The FN seems like an awesome rifle, although I have never saw one in person. I would saw if you like the 700P then buy it, you can always have a trigger job done for cheap if you need it. Price wise, I don't think you can beat the 700P. I picked mine up for $1050 with a Leupold Vari-X II 4-12-40 TD scope, bipod, sling, and a shell holder.