I would use a Sako 75 in most applications. I have a custom with 700's and its good. But I would put a new extractor system on there like the sako has already. I also have grown to love a 3 bolt lug. Second I would pick a mod 70 or mauser. Has just about everything I like.

Only issue I believe is the sako75 can be expensive for a donor a tad heavier, (I think) than a 700.