Remington lists:

Model 700 SPS .22-50, .243 - 7.25lbs, 24" bbl, MSRP $520
Model 700 SPS Detachable Magazine, .243, 7.25lbs, MSRP $547
Model 700 SPS Stainless, .243, 7.25lbs, MSRP $613

Would any of these make a good starting point? I could start accumulating reloading components, chop or swap the barrel later. Swap the stock of necessary. Get the scope & rings, etc.

Sort of build it up slowly over time.

Mike