I mean honestly if you have a budget of say 2k I would just go the build route with a barreled action whatever stock and trigger you want and be done..
I’d kill for a 20” .223 CTR right about now. I’ve been tempted to go the Origin/Proof route, but it won’t get me anything I want that a Tikka won’t for $1k less.
CZ has new line coming out, 3 diff models using replacable barrels, adj triggers, 60 degree bolt throw, 3 diff action lengths det on calibre. The 223 are in short actions.
BadRock(built in house by defiance) sells complete rifles for 2k, or a barreled action for 1600 I believe. Its built off a slightly modified tenacity action that has a mechanical blade ejector and control round feed. My friend has one in 65prc, extremely accurate rifle.