Tony - call me cheap or frugal. I've never really been into custom rifles and their cost.Just really infatuated with the 6.5x55 and want another. If I could find a good one that was priced right and not somebody thinking they had the crown jewels I'd buy it.
Here's another option...buy the Howa barreled action in 6.5X55 Swede and purchase a Mcmillan edge.
Here's the link to one.
Howa Stainless 6.5 Swede