Ipaid $600 for my t3 lite .22-250 and am very pleased with it. I am shooting woodchucks from about 300 yards and plus with only their head showing. Ive shot Rugers and Remingtons with leupold scopes, and handloads, and wont lie, ive been very happy with both but the t3 for the price is well worth it. Im 17 years old and can tell u that out of the box it shoots just like it guarantees. 2000/3000$ what rifle are you looking at?