I was kind of figuring in a premire scope with the rifle for the cost, so a sako + swarovski + ammo = close to 2,500. You could go with a Kimber Grand American to push the cost up. Or check out some custom,or semi-custom rifles like Dakota Arms. Oh, you also will probably want to shoot this rifle a lot, so depending on how much you enjoy recoil or not might play a factor in buying the .338 or .340. great calibers to be sure, but too much kick for this wuss. Please let us know what you are now thinking, or what you end up with.