The Kimber Hunter is CRF, albeit from a DM, and considerably under $1k. Pretty good rifles, if you can get by the stock.
Since I’ve never had any issue with a Ruger Hawkeye, I don’t see them as overpriced at all. Will always prefer a good Mauser to any other bolt gun, but Rugers are solid, and available. The walnut stocks are the best they ever made.
