Custom Rifle ????

[rconn]

Was thinking about getting a custom made rifle and had a couple of questions for the brain trust. This rifle is going to be used for hunting only and wanting to reach out to 400-500 yards. First question is are the really that much better than 500$-1000$ factory rifle? I have been looking around and seeing that a custom gun is like 4000$ and up and that seems pretty high to me but what do I know because I buy most of my guns used. Would I be better off getting a factory rifle and just go and have a new trigger put on it and get it accurized? Second is there anybody ya’ll suggest that can build one? I know a lot of ya’ll like hill country but they just seem high to me. I would like to be around 2K-3K without a scope or even under that. I’m second guessing myself because talking to my dad about it and he was pretty much telling me that I was crazy to spend that kind of money on a gun when I shoot decent with the guns I have now. I can shoot 1” groups at 200 yards out of my truck and about 3” groups at 300 yards. Plus I would have to sell 3 or 4 guns I have now to get it. I guess my main question is it worth it?

[Slick8]

In my opinion with a 4-500 yard goal...no.

I'd look for something in the $7-1000 range preferably with an accuracy guarantee and a quality composite stock. Bed the rifle, install a good trigger and the best glass your budget will allow then hit the RELOADING bench. It will do all you're asking and more.

You could get a stainless 700 SPS or Savage 111 package, install a new trigger and a Bell and Carlson stock for just under $1K. BTW-most all factory rifles use the same barreled action and just charge more for the add-on's until you get into something like a the 5R or Savage target models.

Having said that and personally owning a Cooper, there's something about a fine custom.

Once again, JMO.

[Grumbler]

Dad's know stuff.

That being said, it may come down to your motivation.
Pride in owning a gun you got to make all the decisions on and had put together just the way you wanted is a strong motivator. I've had my share in the past and enjoyed them, but...when the motivation is more utilitarian, as in you are going to use it as a tool, and obtain your enjoyment more from shooting than just owning, then for me the factory rifle with some careful handloading and maybe a better trigger, has suited me well for the last few years.

[Cajun Blake]

you can build a custom hunting rifle for $1300-1500 , based on a trued Rem 700 action

been doing it and helping people with custom rifle projects for 25 yrs


video .... brand new factory barrel and custom barrel

which one do you think will be more accurate ... especially out to 500 yds ?

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[sir shovelhands]

What slick said. I would add that if after bedding, getting a good trigger, and working up reloads you find that your accuracy still isn't up to snuff, a custom rifle cut barrel would only run you about $500 installed.

[sir shovelhands]

you can build a custom hunting rifle for $1300-1500 , based on a trued Rem 700 action

been doing it and helping people with custom rifle projects for 25 yrs


video .... brand new factory barrel and custom barrel

which one do you think will be more accurate ... especially out to 500 yds ?

Well I guess blake beat me to it. Hand lapped single-point cut-rifling sure is purdy.

[rconn]

you can build a custom hunting rifle for $1300-1500 , based on a trued Rem 700 action

been doing it and helping people with custom rifle projects for 25 yrs


video .... brand new factory barrel and custom barrel

which one do you think will be more accurate ... especially out to 500 yds ?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf9zZqn00CA

1300 TO 1500? want to build anothe one????

[Cajun Blake]

1300 TO 1500? want to build anothe one????

- Rem 700 donor action $400 , (deduct this cost if you already own a 700)
- PacNor Super match grade SS barrel,
action trued, and barrel fitted/chambered
onto your action .... $ 610
- HS Precision take-off stock ... $225
- trigger job on existing 700 trigger ... $50

$1285

options : skim bed $100 , Jewell Trigger $215 , Timney trigger $135 , fluted barrel $125, PTG detach box mag hardware $100, AI 5 rd magazine $75 , Manners or McM stock - starting at $525+ etc....

[Tommyh]

oh man, BDM will be the next thing i do to my 260 . that just sounds sexeh

[Dushon]

- Rem 700 donor action $400 , (deduct this cost if you already own a 700)

- PacNor Super match grade SS barrel,

action trued, and barrel fitted/chambered

onto your action .... $ 610

- HS Precision take-off stock ... $225

- trigger job on existing 700 trigger ... $50



$1285



options : skim bed $100 , Jewell Trigger $215 , Timney trigger $135 , fluted barrel $125, PTG detach box mag hardware $100, AI 5 rd magazine $75 , Manners or McM stock - starting at $525+ etc....

CB you got this down pat. I love it when you post prices on threads like this and I can just imagine guys jaws hittin their keyboards, thinkin "****, I spent too much"

[Tommyh]

http://www.texasguntrader.com/index.php?a=2&b=573553

someone say donor action in the SA area?

[kcrcookers]

Contact Derrick @ http://www.horizonfirearms.com/ My cousin has several from him and he recently built me a sweet 270wsm

[tigerscowboy]

Anyone have the numbers and experience similar success with the A-Bolt?

[rconn]

I'm going to have to start thinking about what caliber now

[metalmangeorge]

Check out Brux barrels, I have a couple and they shoot great.

http://www.bruxbarrels.com/index.html