It's a nice looking rifle. I used to want something similar. But then I got a 16" AR. If I was going to go the route you are thinking I'd go with a Tikka T3.
Here's the scout version
http://www.hyattgunstore.com/tikka-t3-sc...-20-barrel.htmlPersonally I'd want more barrel for a 308 though. Out of concern for carrying too much diversity of ammunition I'm buying...
http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?litessin .223
Based on looks you may like...
http://www.tikka.fi/t3models.php?laminatedss