So it took me a while, but after much deliberation, I finally got my rifle. A Remington 700 SPS Varmint in .223. I was lucky enough to convince my parents to buy me a scope for my college grad gift, so it's topped with a Vortex Diamondback 4-12x40 in Remington all-in-one rings. I'll post pics later, as I'm undercover at work.
Sounds like a good setup. I hope you enjoy it.
I think the 700 SPS will likely be my second purchase as I went with a Ruger GSR as my first.