Good choice. You can't go wrong with either.

I have a Savage 116 in.30-06 with Accustock, Accutrigger, and stainless steel barrel/action. Yes, it's not a pretty gun (being black synthetic), but I plan on getting the stock dipped in Realtree AP for $90 to make it look sweet (http://www.dynamicfinishes.com/index.html).

My Savage suits me just fine, but I would be just as happy with a 700. It's what you do with it that counts.

The advantage you have [with the 700] is the plethora of after market accessories that exist for the 700. It's getting better for Savage, but clearly there are more Remington 700 owners driving demand.

You may need to get a trigger job though; there has been some dissatisfaction with the X-Mark Pro triggers, but nothing a good gunsmith can't fix. Good luck.