Hunting the North

I bought a Remington 700 XCR last year in 30-06 in it shoots clover leaf groups with off the shelf Federal Power shock ammo. I also hear good things about the A-Bolt. Best thing to do is shoulder both of them, and go with the on that feels more comfortable to you. I was in the same boat as you and was debating between the same two rifles. I went with the Rem 700 because of the fit, and comfort of the stock Limbsaver recoil pad.