My intended use is just about the same as yours Jay, bit of stalking and quite a lot of long range foxing. I also plan to use it for longer range targets so weight/stability is somewhat essential. Who knows, in time I may get a lightweight dedicated stalking rifle.
In that case I can thoroughly recommend the SV. It makes a great rifle for foxing off a bipod.
With the risk of opening the usual can of worms dare I ask what calibre are you thinking of?