hale: you can do what you want for one heck of a lot less than $3000 and still give your a beautiful custom rifle that can easily become a family heirloom. For example, a new Kimber, whatever model but in your caliber choice, with a custom stock or some personal engraving, or a new Mauser that has some custom stock or engraving work, possibly a inlaid family emblem or something; and there are others but I think you can make yourself happy for a lot less. Just throwing out a few suggestions. HTH.