I don’t think Big Stick is wrong. $1400 will build a killer custom rifle if you’re okay with the said rifle being a boat anchor and you have some mechanical ability. I guess in the case of using a tikka action, you could probably get away with a little less even after smithing but it isn’t gonna leave much room to lose weight or for a new stock.
If you’re looking for a ~5lb bare rifle, unless you’re a gunsmith or have a LOT of spare parts laying around you’re not getting it for less than 3k and possibly much more.
