I hear the 700’s are good guns, but if you don’t have a problem with synthetic stocks, I’d recommend looking into either the Savage or Ruger series of rifles.
I have a Savage in 30-06, standard barrel, and I love it. It shoots 3/4 MOA consistently with an off brand scope. I also reload for it, so that brings down ammo costs considerably.
.308 is much more readily available in bulk and surplus for pretty cheap though (when you can find it).
In some ways I would prefer a synthetic stock since they less like to swell and change dimensions – and I perceive that they are a bit cheaper.
I’d rather put money into optics or accuracy that looks.
Where the excrement to aerially intercept the rotary air distribution device, esthetic visual considerations will be of little value.