ORIGINAL: salukipv1
Most accurate/looks great/quality design/builtand under $3000, preferably under $2000, though probably over $1000, though open to anything quality under $1000 too.
HS? Sako? Christenson? Weatherby? Remington/custom?
I've only seen dakotas at $4500+ new...nowadays, model 76 I think?
I've heard lots o' good things about these guys:
http://www.edbrown.com/cgi-bin/start.cgi/customrifles.htm
They're right at, or just above, your $3,000 mark.
Of course, some of the $200 Stevens rifles will print ½" groups. Accurate? You bet! But you also mention,"looks great/quality design/built".That'swhere the other $2,800 comes in!
FC