Originally Posted by JDK
I’m in the same boat as James Jr. Looked at a Ruger American Predator ($499) before Christmas that has since been sold

For someone on a budget ($1,000 or less) what would you get (not sure I want the Howa)?

I would buy a 8twist Tikka SS 243 and have the barrel set back and rechambered for 6 creed. That can be done for under 1k.