James Coffey built a 10-1/2 LB sporter in 1983 on a 40X BR action. In 1984 he set the UNLIMITED,, 10 shot world record @ 300 yds w/this rifle,, Group was .536". This record stood for about 21 yrs. He also shot another 5 shot record @ 300.. Jef Summers broke that record soon after. I would challenge anyone to put together a 1/4" ground pig rifle for under $1000. I would say the $1000 40x is not that bad a deal for ground/pigg'n.. If you're gonna shoot competition,, and bound and determined to get a USED rifle,,I agree w/Wilbur Harris,,,, find a proven winner and pay what you have to pay. Probably save in the long run.
HFV
About the Coffey 40X: I know of 5 others that owned this same 40X,, and won registered group matches, (me being the last of the 5) David Brooks,, Micky Connelly, Bob Ware,, Roger Haney,, and HFV Also , I sold this rifle recently,,,, You guessed it ,,, $1000