I am into my 338-06 $1350.
Took a Kimber Montana 270 (bought used for $925), sent it to JES to rebore and cut down to 21" for $275, $150 more for a Ti fluted bolt handle and aluminum tirgger guard and ended up with a sub 5 pound rifle. Even with a 17 oz scope on it its just over 6 pounds.
Shoots 210 Sciroccos at 2760 out of the 21" barrel under an inch. Also loaded up some 250 a frames to just north of 2550 fps for when I want to chance some big and furry and has long claws and teeth.
I like hte setup and its a dream t ocarry so far. We'll see if I can kill anything with it this year
