Adam,
Sorry, I wasn't choosing the M70 over any others, just giving you another option.

I agree with Gibbs, first decide on the chambering, then work from there to the appropriate action. I do like the M70, and the Ruger (though I like the safety wing on the M70 better the Ruger seems to small, also like the Win trigger better than the Ruger). I do love my M98 too.