re: Best bolt action hunting rifle under $1000?

These days, I think Bergara takes to pot at the "upper end" of the $1k range, however there are lots of sub $600 guns out there that will outshoot most any everyday hunter. Plus you can spend the extra on glass. I have been looking at the Bergaras along with the Howas lately. I had a savage 110 and a Tikka t3 hunter (loved them both) but ultimately sold 1 for a browning x-bolt in 26 nosler which I love even more and the other for a ruger 44 mag carbine which is probably my favorite of my 30+ guns I have.