[matthew fuller]

I concur with the Remington 700. There is a great (aftermarket?) trigger available for this rifle that I also recommend.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/220642/timney-rifle-trigger-remington-700-40x-with-safety-1-1-2-to-4-lb-blue

[BerserkPatriot]

Something produced that much has to have a few things going for it, and as you mentioned, it should also have a fair amount of after market items.