Ruger 77MKIIVT vs. Savage Model 12 Varminter

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I am looking at buying a .25-06 in the near future and I am looking at both the Ruger and the Savage. Initially, I didn't like the Savage because their triggers sucked and aftermarket triggers weren't readily available, while the Ruger has an adjustable trigger that I am familiar with. Currently, I am leaning toward the Ruger because I already have 2 of them in stainless steel. One in .300 Win Mag with a Timney Trigger and the other, a VT model, in .220 Swift with the adjustable trigger. I have both of them in Hogue stocks with full length bedding blocks and they both shoot pretty well.

Is there anything about the Savage that should make me pick it over another Ruger? I like the fact that the .25-06 comes with a full length bedding block and a free floating barrel, but I hate the fact that it isn't available in a synthetic stock, only a laminate stock. If I bought it, I would probably want to change the stock just like I would want to change the stock on the Ruger.

Is Savage made in the USA?