Factory rifle options with short threaded barrel

[coloradoan]

Looking for a rifle with the following characteristics (I'd rather buy what I want right out of the gate instead of working with a gunsmith):

• 6mm ARC, 6 Creedmoor, or 243 WIN
• Threaded 16" to 18" barrel (the shorter the better)
• Adjustable length of pull or youth stock options available
• Under $800-ish

So far I'm not seeing many options. The compact Tikkas come with a 20" barrel, which is just too long for what I'm wanting. The Ruger American Gen 2 Ranch in 6 ARC is an option as is the Mossberg Patriot Bantam, but I'm having a hard time getting excited about either option. Bergara has a 243 compact model, but it's got a Remington 700-type trigger, which I understand has downsides.

Any ideas besides just buying the Tikka and having it cut down?

 

[nm.otter]

If you can find a 2024 or earlier T3x Lite, you might save enough cash to pay for the chop and thread. You can rechamber a 1:8" .243 to 6mm Creedmoor.

 

[wnelson14]

Buy the cheapest tikka with a standard bolt face and a LS wild 6cm barrel
They will swap the barrel if you send the action in