Another primary concern for me is the weight.  This will be a rifle packed into back country and used primarily for hunting.  I guess to answer your question, I was initially geared up to spend between 2 and 3K for a well built, long range gun (was considering a fierce edge).  The more I research the more confused I become.  I am going to put some money into a custom build on another rifle so now looking for the most accurate, well featured rifle I can get for around $1,000.