Of the 2 choices you mention the Savage is a much better buy, IMO. I have a Savage model 16 that I purchased back in December and it is proving to be a very accurate gun, although it is chambered in 270 wsm. I also have a Ruger M77 MKII in 30-06 that is a good shooter and has taken a lot of deer. Having said that I also have my Dad's Remington 742 in 30-06 that he used to take a bunch of deer with. I have put a bunch of rounds through it over the years and have never seen it jam....never heard him talk about it jamming either, however they do have that reputation.

One more thing on the Savage...I see you are looking at the model with the muzzlebrake. You could probably save yourself 100 bucks or more and pick up a 116 in stainless without the muzzlebrake. IMO, the brake is really not needed on a 30-06....unless you just really want it.