Actions

If you are looking at just actions and adding a custom barrel I would be looking at R700 clones. There are so many more options.
 
I'm new to the bolt action scene but I am going with a Templar v2. It's a Defiance Deviant branded under GAP. The Defiance may be cheaper but I went with a personal preference because I have always been intersted/fascinated with the Knights Templar. I purchased a Tikka from the classifieds yesterday so I will get to try that out soon.
 
I have both an R700 footprint and a traditional Mauser. They both work as expected but give the aftermarket support I’d give the edge to the clones.