Questions regarding Remington 700

[tap.rack.bang]

I'm stuck between a Remington 700 AAC-SD .308 20'' or a Remington 700 Tactical 5R (22'' Fluted barrel, SS barrel, 5R, non-threaded, HS stock, coated barrel and action)

The AAC-SD is ~$700 and the 5R Tactical is $1300+tax, does the 5R Tactical options justify $650 extra?

The HS stock seems ok, I prefer the McMillian A5/A4 or Manners T4A maybe even a AICS 2.0.

Will I have to bed the McMillian stocks or the Manners T4A?

I'm drawn to the threaded barrel because my AAC 762SDN-6 will be here in a month or so. And I'll probably have to pay a smith $200-$300 for him to thread the 5R Tactical.

Also what is a good magnification for shooting up to 1000-1200 yards? is 3-15x O.k?

Sorry, I know it's a lot of questions. Thanks for the help in advance.

 

[long range newbie]

get the aac if you want a different stock, but the 5r IMO is a little spendy for a factory rem 700. Yes you have to bed the manners and the mcmillan. $300 for threading a barrel is a little spendy when some people will do it for $100 maybe $200. and the scopes are my only blind spot I'm not very good with magnification for ranges (estimating what magnification is needed) and what brands are best for what.

 

[Pinecone]

With the Manners, you can get it with their Mini Chassis, no bedding required.

 

[PhulesAu]

R 700 AAC-SD .308( waiting on Bipod)
B&C stock very little sanding for barrel floating.