I wouldn't. The only thing where going up in cost is better is optics. Most of the cost goes into things that may not affect your hunt as much like how fine the stock is or replacing all plastic stuff with metal. For example, before getting the Tikka, I was considering getting a Sako Finnlight in 30-06. That gun alone was $1600. It had a nicer stock, everything was metal and the finish (no pun intended) was nice. You would feel proud to own that gun. Each Sako metal magazine was $128 and I seriously doubted it could outshoot the Tikka. So shoved my pride outta way and got the T3x and used the difference to get the scope. Now glass, over a $1000 would not be crazy....