I have a Remington 700 XCR (Extreme Conditions Rifle) in 270 WSM with a Leupold VXL 3.5x10 scope on it, and man Ill tell you what, that is a nice rig. My dad bought my mom a Savage with the accu trigger though with a Leupold 3x9 and that is also nice shooting. I think either rifle would do fine for you, but I guess my heart lies with the Remington.