From my seat in the cheapies, $1000 Montana and a $500 rebarrel puts one in the same ball park as a customized 700. I've got half that in my 223AI and still have the factory barrel. Plus, I'd really want the 3pos wing safety. There's multiple other routes that'd be a bit cheaper and have all the same features (Win 70, Ruger), but I'm not sure one could hit that weight as cheap.
