1. Accurate - MOA or better, preferably much better.
2. Great trigger - smooth and around 3-1/2 lbs pull.
3.
4. Synthetic stock.
5. Rust resistant metal - I like stainless a lot, but any good rust preventing coating would do.
6. Bolt-locking safety.
7. Mauser-type extractor.
8.
9. Relatively light weight.
10. Relatively low recoil.
11. Good balance and fit.
12. 22" barrel or shorter.
13. Studs for locking/quick-release sling swivels.
14. Slim stock.
15. Under $1,000 - preferably much under.
I MOSTLY concur with your requirements. I just edited your list for myself.
#3 - iron sights are useless to me therefore add weight unnecessarily.
#8 - control feed isn't important to me since I don't hunt dangerous game of any size.
I could be perfectly satisfied, come to think of it I am, .my rifles fill the bill.
I'm not being smart or sarcastic, any rifle I've had that didn't suit me is NO longer taking up space here.
Jerry
