I've built two separate 260s from a Stevens 200 (long action) platform. If I could do it again, I'd go short action simply because the stock choices for Long Action Center Feed rifles is horrendous, and even more-so if you want to feed from the magazine.

If you can't find a Savage within $90 of the Stevens, I'd go with the Stevens though. Although the accutrigger is nice, it's the exact same action and you can easily replace it with the better Sharp Shooter Supply trigger for $90.