$1,200 - what would you buy or build?

I don't think I could get what I want for that price but here goes. I'd like take my already sporterised M1917 and have a Hart or Kreiger barrel put on it and chambered for .338-06 Akley improved. Sweeten up with a Dayton trigger, put it is some nice wood and top with a Swarovski scope.

Now the hard part, convincing my ol'lady I need it...

Tony
 
So far the standard, factory offering that comes closest to what I want without getting into custom or smaller manufacturers like Kimber, Cooper, etc...
is the Winchester Model 70 Supergrade. The more I look into it the more impressed I am. Nice action, 24" barrel.
Went around to a few retailers to check them out in person. The only downfall is the wood on the Supergrade isn't quite as nice as some of the other options (Sako, Weatherby).
Mmmm... so many tasty options. Going to be a difficult decision, I'm glad I have several months to ponder it.
 
If it was up to me, I'd get a Winchester Model 76 in .45-75...even a Italian knock off. But, since it has to be one of those loose wristed, twist crank thing of a jigs, I'd would waste my pennies on a CZ 550FS in 6.5 X 55.
 
Also, there are Supergrade 70s and then there are Supergrade 70s. They're like high-end guitars...even with the pricier items, sometimes you have to check out several of an otherwise same spec to find the one that "calls to you." You'll likely find one with outstanding wood to your liking. In the five or six years prior to the Connecticut plant closing, even perusing the standard line up such as the Classic Featherweights, there'd be seven or eight out of ten that had "very nice but unremarkable" wood, then - "wow! The Supergrades are no different - other than starting out with a higher percentage of "more remarkable" wood to begin with.
 
Gak has a good point. I sell high end guitars (PRS, Gibson, Suhr, Fender, Taylor, Martin, etc.) and the differences in wood within the same model line can be significant.

Maybe it would be a good idea to purchase the barreled action you like and then find that truely remarkable chunk of wood for the stock? The right stock can increase the WOW factor tenfold... of course you might have to pay a smith to bed it but it may be worth it in the end...
 
What you say is all true, Gak and bigredhemi. :)
I am keeping all my options open at this point, including finding a barreled action and a stock separately.
 
My choice would be a Kimber Classic Select Grade in one of the short magnum calibers a beautiful production rifle in your price range. Also a model 70 Super Grade in maybe 270 WSM. Both are very nice on the eyes and they would be something to hand down to your kids.
 
I think i already put my thoughts for a kimber or a sako. But if i didn't Kimber is a fine rifle, excellent walking rifle. Find a store where you can actually look at the rifles rather than just looking at them on the net and so on. If you get your hands on any of the fine rifles recommended it will be much easier for you to decide.
 
 
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