In these threads I always suggest folks check out the CZ offerings.... they have 3 sizes of Mauser actions from rimfire to "big bore"....good to great wood and a great value for the money. I've accumulated 9 over the past decade.

I like the rimfires a lot .22lr..22mag and .17hmr .... but my favorite are the "mid-size" guns for 5.56 and 7.62x39.