DougK,
I reccomended the Valmet/Tikka and still do as I understood your criteria to be 9.3x74r AND base inexpensive. I suppose I would have to ask what your limits are for 'inexpensive'. I have owned Chapuis in 9.3x74r and currently own a Merkel 141 in 8x57JRS (although mine is different from most in as much as the barrels are NOT adjustable and rib extends full length with rear quarter rib) I have also owned 3 9.3 O/U Valmets. If you own a Valmet currently you would be ahead to just buy a set of barrels. My Chapuis and Merkel both cost over $4000 and to me while that MAY be a good investment and a good buy it does not constitute inexpensive in my mind. My Valmet's easily shot as well as any of my SxS's.