Buy you a barreled action from Howa ($385-$523) a Boyds stock for 100 bucks or so and you have a custom rifle for under $650. glass bedding and floating the barrel will add a few bucks, but still under $1000 bucks or more..........
thats my next project in .243
.243 Win. (Howa barreled action, blue varmit heavy barrel)
5+1
24" #6
6.7 lbs.
1-10" twist
$414.00
and a Boyds thumb hole stock for $100-120 give or take and I will be ready to go
check out this website for Howa actions
http://www.legacysports.com/