They have a certain grace and form that makes them seem just right, and at a reasonable cost. They have gone up fast the last two years, however, and they aren't the bargain they once were.
$1,000 for one with any kind of scope isn't at all bad if the gun is sound and has the barrel band instead of the sling stud out of the forend. Even so, they're still nice.
I was fortunate to have found one in 30-06 with a 3-9 Vari X II in Leupold mounts recently and pick it up tomorrow.