Indeed, and I agree on all points, but I now see that I need to clarify one thing.

I'm not looking for a precision rifle, necessarily. Like, it isn't going to be a bench rest gun. Any rifle I buy nowadays will likely be more accurate than I am, particularly if it's a reputable brand. So, match triggers are a secondary consideration, as are heavy barrels. I don't know a ton about bolt guns, but I know that barrel manufacturing has improved to the point that you don't need a heavy profile barrel to get good consistency when you're just shooting a handful of rounds at a slow pace. I'd rather save the weight.

My big asks are a shorter, threaded barrel, so it's less cumbersome with a suppressor attached, and what some would call a tacticool stock, or some aftermarket options for such. The more "tactical" stocks have just been more comfortable for me. Lighter is better, but I'm not picky.

So from what I've gathered so far, the 700 is still a good option, but it's kind of hard to go wrong any more with the brands I fired off.

Any other input is appreciated, as is what's been offered so far.

Savage tactical. Has the accutrigger and a customizable stock and nice 24” barrel for under $600. 6.5 creedmoor or .308...
I was a Remington guy forever but now I prefer my savage 110 stealth and my savage ultralight both I 6.5... LIGHTS OUT!!!

My vote is on Tikka t3x.

There are some great suggestions above, but when i read what you want the Rifle for the Remington 700 SPS will do what you want for Hunting or precision shooting for around 700 bucks.
Sub MOA out of the box, and easily and inexpensively upgraded if you want to go that route. The Muzzle is threaded, 5R rifling and a decent stock out of the box.
Worthy of consideration.

I decided to go with a Bergara b-14 hmr in 6.5 creedmoor. At $850 it provide you with a chassis that has integrated bottom metal for detachable mags, length of pull spacers and a cheek riser. The medium profile barrel is already threaded and it has and oversized bolt handle already. Adjustable trigger. Most of the things you’d want to upgrade and they’re already done.

Check out Bergara, I think you’ll be impressed.

You didn't include how nice it is to shoot. It left a lasting impression on me.

Don’t think I had my 30cal suppressor at that point. If you liked it before you’ll love shooting it suppressed! Let’s go rifle shooting one of these days!

There's an ammo and components shortage, I have to conserve my ammo for hunting. At my kill rate, I will never run out of ammo.

Remington quality control has been non-existent for a while now, ever since Freedom Group bought them out. My 2011 Remington 700 AAC-SD, even with a new Manners stock bedded with Acraglas and USO SN3 scope on Seekins rings, managed to shoot 4-5 MOA yesterday at the range. The side adjustment knob on the scope was turned so far max to the right but the gun still shot far left. I suspect the bore axis of the barrel is way off center. I'll replace the scope with a cheaper one and make this rifle my truck/trunk gun. No more Remington products for me.

Well Damn, i'm sorry to hear that. I bought my Remington 700 5R at least 10 years ago and it is a sub 1/2 MOA shooter all day long after i put it in a chassis.
Have you talked to Remington about your Rifle? I would hope that is a fluke and not the norm, i haven't heard that about the 700 SPS Tactical before.