Just to reiterate what others have said:
To me, the barrel is the thing I look at hardest. A lot of "great rifles" out there that I pass on because they don't have the "right" barrel (for me).
If you don't really know what you want, I'd consider either of two routes:
Since you don't know, just get what seems good, and if you're happy with it, then it's a win/win.
Or, ask others and get a consensus (or look for the advice from folks who seem to think like you do), and go with one of their recommendations.