Custom target rifle build question?

[JohnnyI]

I have been slowly collecting parts to have a custom target rifle built. Single shot action, jewel trigger, barrel blank, stock, trigger guard, etc... What should I expect to pay to have everything completed by gunsmith?

Barrel: crown, chambered, threaded for action, (no threaded muzzle)
Action fit and assemble all parts, barrel, trigger, etc
Stock bedded
What else. Total to expect $?

[JSF]

In to learn something

[kingranch]

What brand action?

[HOYTPRO2001]

Just how serious are you going to get?
What brand of action?
Do you want it sleeved? Trued and squared are a given.
Hand lapped barrel? Cryo treated?
Lots of things to consider. You need to talk to several REPUTABLE gunsmiths and ask them for their prices not our guesses.
What's the details of your choice so far? Caliber, action, barrel and stock?

[bboswell]

Tuned in for Blake's answer

[JohnnyI]

Kebley FClass action with guard
Bartlein Barrel .30 cal for .308 build
Jewel BR trigger
stock high on the list is a custom purpose built laminated stock for FClass FTR Class (.308 Win)

I have surfed a few webpages. Just wanted to get an idea for things I may have missed...?


I have bought different custom rifles...However Second hand... This will be my first experience. I have everything on hand. Only pending Stock.

[sir shovelhands]

A cut rifled barrel from a respected manufacturer (broughton, brux, krieger, bartlein, etc) will cost you from $500-750 if you want it chambered, threaded and installed.

Truing and timing (blueprinting) has debatable merits depending upon who you ask, but should you want it, look at dropping around $150-200. Avoid if you're buying a custom action such as a surgeon.


Good wood/synthetic stocks can run from $250-$700 from the likes of choate, hs precision, stockade. Add in $100-200 for bedding, and if you want to use AICS mags, add in quite a bit more.

Since this is a target rifle, I'd suggest going straight for a metal stock like AICS, McCree, XLR, etc. You don't have to bed them, they'll soak up recoil nicely, they're usually pretty modular (add all the accessories you want), most don't require modification for AICS mags, and most importantly, they look awesome.
These will run from $650-1300

Don't forget the massive amounts of cash you can drop on a scope and rings.

[Coyotekiller]

Most competition level stocks are running about a $1000. Most use an aluminum chassis or such and will not need bedding.

Barrel plus action can easily run a $1000 depending on how fancy you want to go.

If you want a custom barrel you may be able to have them thread it at the factory (shilen for instance)

I would lean closer to $2-3000

I started with a Remington 700 factory. In the rifle and stock Alone I have about $1800.

The right glass will usually cost as much as the rifle.

Sounds like your about to have some fun. Good luck on the build.

[Gunnyart]

Talk to Speedy Gonzales. He builds some of the best.

[Artos]

If you want a one hole gun for 100-300 range work & are willing to study windflags & do it right, then you are 50% into one of the most mind consuming hobbies on the planet.

I recorded more 5 shot groups than most & blakie will knock this one out too with his knowledge...unless you nail down the wind & have faith where the bullet will go before leaning into that 1.5oz jewell, the gun is sad Don't get sucked into chasing the 1/2" you know the gun can find

[Cajun Blake]

if you're in Houston, here are my 2 suggestions:

1) call pete pieper in Hempstead and have him build it

2) send it to Kelblys and have them build it


I own 3 Kelbly actions as they are the real deal regarding BR , F-class competition. They built 2 of my custom rifles and I'm thoroughly pleased


figure $225 - 250 to chamber, thread, crown

regarding the stock - I'd order a Kelblys 1M for F-Class and be done with it

here is my R/L single shot Kodiak with Kelbly varminter stock (black with extra fine silver metal flake) , 20 Beggs chambered in a Kreiger LV contour . Lapua brass and 21.5 grs of N133 under a 40 gr Berger yields 4150 fps . This is my fun gun to shoot live varmints, deer, pigs, crows, paper, coyotes, etc.....

[Cajun Blake]

FYI - the OP (johnny) is building a dedicated benchrest gun for F-class competition. Rifles are fired from the prone position with weight limits up to 18 lbs or 22 lbs for the open division . Targets are at 600 yds or 1000 yds

this is what it looks like from the firing line, and targets down range at 45 power






pictures of rifles used















J,

Bill Shehane also builds a very nice laminated stock. Years ago Robertson Composites built one of the best synthetic stocks around but they went under. Manners is now building an Fclass stocks as they look reall nice. Alex Sitman at Master Class Stocks is someone to seriously consider


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[JSF]

In the pictures of the rifles used what are the 3 black dots down the top of the barrel?

[Cajun Blake]

In the pictures of the rifles used what are the 3 black dots down the top of the barrel?

Velcro dots to attach a mirage shield/shade to barrel (nothing more than a Venetian blind or flat piece of PVC to block out mirage)


Mirage is an illusion based upon variation in air temperature, mirage has played a role in countless inconsistent groups over the years. Savvy shooters will use mirage as a valuable tool when gauging wind speed and direction. Natural mirage is unavoidable, but there are many techniques designed to limit its influence in long range marksmanship. (mirage shield)

when shooting multiple shots over a 10 minute time period, the barrel will heat up and cause mirage to occur

[JSF]

Velcro dots to attach a mirage shield/shade to barrel (nothing more than a Venetian blind or flat piece of PVC to block out mirage)


Mirage is an illusion based upon variation in air temperature, mirage has played a role in countless inconsistent groups over the years. Savvy shooters will use mirage as a valuable tool when gauging wind speed and direction. Natural mirage is unavoidable, but there are many techniques designed to limit its influence in long range marksmanship. (mirage shield)

when shooting multiple shots over a 10 minute time period, the barrel will heat up and cause mirage to occur

Thats pretty neat.......check out that fancy cartridge holder in that second pic