about any GOOD bolt action hunting rifle can be had for less than a grand
I'd suggest going to some larger gun shops that have a wide selection rifles and holding as many as you can and see what FITS YOU best!
as what I like and what fits me, may NOT be what fits you or you like

there are many rifles that have been about for a LONG time for a reason, rem, 700 line, Winchester model 70's and so on!
ALL them have now branched out into several configurations, to get YOU what you want

you can also search MFG's web sites to see model's, make a list of what you like and THEN again go shoulder them, work there actions, feel there safeties and dry fire them to see what you LIKE and fits you best

also maybe keep in mind if your looking for a light weight hunting rifle, maybe set down to a smaller caliber, less recoil shorter actions and will be lighter pending make model than a 30-06 will be!

I own several light weight rifles from factory to custom built in the 7mm08 caliber and been deer killing machine for me, as well as many other species of like sized game.
from up close and personal to past 400+ yards NO problem when I do my part!
but there are tons of great whitetail deer calibers out there that can be had in lighter weighting rifles without the recoil of a light weight 30-06,
lighter the rifle the more recoil will hit you!
so food for thought maybe!