ORIGINAL: bigbulls
I'd find a good deal on a used Remington 700 rifle. Find one that has a crappy or broken stock, bad barrel, etc... Just make sure that the action is in good condition. The gunsmith will refinish it any way so don't worry about what the blueing looks like so long as there isn't any major rust or pitting.
True. If you are going to need bottom metal ( trigger guard, floorplate, mag. box, spring & follower) pick up a used 700 BDL or such that already has this with it. Much cheaper than having to buy it separate later.......