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Look at NW Hyrdoprint online, It looks like you could get your barrel camo dipped or whatever pattern you like for $80.00. JBar
Sounds to me like you are thinking of something like a Remington LTR, light and fast handling. Heres a pic of one a friend built to take some goats this year;That's a Remington M700 short action in .308 Winchester. The bolt, handle, and knob machined by Karl at Kampfield. A #1 Douglas finished at 22", factory BDL bottom metal, McMillan mountain rifle stock, Talley one-pieces, and a Leupold 2.5-8x32 finished the package. Flat black Cerakote was the finish of choice. He had a great hunt, and took the goat of a lifetime. A rifle build doesn't have to be a "fast" thing if the money isn't there. Do a little now, a little later. If you check out that photo, the McMillan mountain rifle stock is the bomb, and a great beginning for just such a rifle. Even a factory LTR stock (made by HS Precision I think), would work great. Heres a comparison photo if you like;