Bergara's B-14 Ridge in 7mm PRC delivers sub-MOA accuracy at $1,050 – a hard-hitting elk rifle with a hand-lapped barrel and full Rem 700 aftermarket support.

The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed in 6.5 Creedmoor brings a 4-lug bolt and tang safety to the $975 mid-range tier – but is it worth it over the Tikka?

The Browning X-Bolt Pro in 6.5 PRC packs a 26" carbon fiber barrel into a 6.3 lb rifle – here's whether $1,800 buys enough mountain performance.

At 5.4 lbs with a Jewell-style trigger and AICS mag, the Fierce Carbon Rival is a serious mountain rifle – if you can justify the $2,000+ price tag.

The Ruger American Gen II in 7mm PRC puts a serious elk cartridge under $650 – with AICS mag compatibility that most competitors charge $300 more to offer.