I've never built a rifle or done a remage conversion, so I cannot comment on that. I do hate that I can't change the bolt knob out when I like to what I like, similar to how I can easily change the bolt knob on a Savage. Otherwise, with both actions having such similar parts availability, there's not much of an advantage of going with either IMO. Most stocks available for Remington, are also available for Savage inlet. Timney and Rifle Basix make triggers for both, with Jewel trigger for Remington and the SSS evolution trigger available for Savage.