It's at the upper limit of your price range, but take a look at the Remington 700 LSS Mountain Rifle - stainless steel barrel/action with laminated stock. It is available in
7mm-08, as well as 260Remington, 270Win., and 30-06. I've got one in 270Win.
This rifle is relatively lightweight, very accurate, and I've had no problems with it of any kind. A good gun.
Another consideration is a compact rifle, 20" barrel, by Winchester, or the Remington Model 7 which also has a 20" barrel, and in laminated stock.
Here's some links:
http://www.remington.com/firearms/ce...e/700mtnls.htm
http://www.remington.com/firearms/centerfire/M7_LS.htm
http://www.winchesterguns.com/prodin...d=017&cat=001C
Note: disregard MSRP's, both can be had within your limits.