The accustock in these rifles won’t have the aluminum bedding (Savage responded to a question on a forum stating that that would have increased the overall weight.)
I've got a 700 BDL and 700 Long Range in 300 RUM. I've got them setup with two different loads (180 gr. Accubonds and 210 gr. Accubonds respectively). The Long Range is significantly heavier and perceived recoil with the 210 gr. accubonds resulted in getting a muzzle brake.
Side note...I've...
Sell both and pick up the Swarovski SLC 10x42.
Despite being a western bowhunter my Swarovski 15x56 are my go to binocular in all settings (weight doesn't bother me).
You will probably be better off hunting the BLM and state land in unit 32 which is included on your tag. There will be enough vehicles/hunters in the area to let you know you are hunting the right place...
I'm going through the warranty process with Remington (700 AWR) right now with a similar issue (bolt won't open with casing). I was informed that once you complete that FFL paperwork its now a used gun that can't be returned.
Following Remington protocol I sent the rifle in to the service...
Always throw dirt around the inside of the blind and sage brush around the outside...get your blind up a few days before the hunt and they'll get used to it.