1000 yrd toy

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Cruizin

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I want a 1000 yrd gun. I've been wanting one for a while, but I am ready to drop some money on one now. The last custom gun I had made took 9 months to get. That was mainly because HS Precision was so backed up. I would like a 6.5 x 284 with a quality barrel, good stock, bedded, nice light crisp adjustable trigger. I would like a new rifle and I'm willing to consider other calibers.

Any of you guys have any suggestions of where I could get a gun like this in a reasonable amount of time?

Thanks
 
Usually high quality takes time.

The most popular, highest quality shops are backed up for a reason. Demand for their products keeps them busy.

Take your time and really know for sure what you want first.
Once the parts are ordered there are only so many decisions that can be changed.

Good luck with your new build.
Clayman
 
Here,s my 1000 yards toy.I was having one built, but the guy doesnt know the meaning of "promised deadline" so i bought this, off the shelf.True custom rifle performance. Best group at 100, was .206", just waiting for the 1000 yards season to start again, so i can put it through its paces. Its a Unique-Alpine in 6.5x55. The guns barrel can be changed out with one bolt, so you can have several calibres in one gun [bolt face permitting] it also comes in 6.5x.284.

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Cruzin,
Is this a live varmint rig or would it be used for LR competition? A true custom gun is one thats build to your aspiration. So, more likely the gun smith would not have these item in stock and more likely you would have to pay for it up front.
Have you decited on the action, barrel twist and the stock? These items usually take longer to get, so by ordering these items on your own ahead then send them to the gunsmith will cut your build time by as much as 4~5 months.

I've gone this route with my last 4 builds and on a average they take only 4~6 weeks to get back.

Buzz
 
That's a good idea buzz bee. I want something that I could hunt with if desired but mainly it will be for fun and might get into some long range competitions. Kind of just want a sweet sniper set up. That unique alpine looks pretty appealing though.
 
Nice, JR. As long as you have a spare $5,895.00 laying around. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif
 
5895 is with a scope they can be had for 3400. http://www.impactguns.com/store/R93T2-308.html
The good thing about the blaser is that you can buy another barrel for it in a different caliber and in the 1 minute it takes to switch barrels you have another 3500 gun. I have a blaser, not the lrs and they are amazing shooters. The trigger is incredible on them, off the rack, not a lawyer trigger like you find on a lot of guns. What does a custom gun cost to build?
JR
 
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I am having one built by Gordy Gritters in Pella,Ia. As this is my first long range venture we decided on a REM VLS because of the lament stock and Rem action. A Savage would also work. Topped off with a Leupold 6.5-20x 55. This is a 6.5-284 will use a Krieger barrel at 1:8 TWIST. I should get it by early spring. The 6.5-284 currently is the cal of choice for long range.
Jim
 
Unique-Alpine, do they have a website? Never heard of them.

6BR or 6 Dasher is a good one with less powder to burn.
 
I hope you realize that the rifle is just the start if you seriously want to shoot long range. To be successfull there are many expensive accessories you will have to have. Also a lot of time and dedication. It is not something you can learn with a few weekend practice sessions. Most good long range shooters take many years to get good.

But hey, everybody started from the beginning, go for it! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grinning-smiley-003.gif

Jack

P.S. When I was semi-serious about long range shooting, travel expenses, including motels and entry fees cost more than all the equipment put together.
 
heres the site

unique-alpine.com

These are no "off the shelf" guns.They are supplied to several european countries as snipers rifles, same sort of thing as the accuracy international weapons, our forces use.Its the finest rifle i,ve ever shot, and i,ve shot some.It has that typical teutonic feel to it...absolutely solid, and everything glides like ice on ice, a bit like shutting the car door on an audi or bmw, you get the idea?
 
I am thinking I will build something off a rem long action but it would be sweet to see another action that is like the rifles above and the ar-15 rifles where a barrel could be swapped out easily and there are less tolerance build up issues that the rem bolt action suffers from. It just is silly to go buy a brand new gun and through everything away except the reciever.

What do custom actions start at? It seems like last time I checked they were more than a rem that got cleaned up by a gun smith.
 
Cruizin,
You can build a switch barrel on any gun even a Remington 700 action, consider $300 for a match barrel + $200 to chamber, so a extra barrel may cost as much a new factory gun. Sounds like you are looking for a long range hunting rifle, not necessary to shoot in 1000 yds matches, Correct?

That said, I would consider using a prone stock, as most likely the shot will be made from prone, from a rest or bipod. Mcmillan MBR and SG&Y F-Class is the 2 that pops in my mind right now, either one will do.
Now the stock is out of the way, lets focus on the action.
First, you should decide if you want a repeater or single shot (single shot is my vote), Aluminum or SS receiver. The average cost for a trued Remington 700 is about $550, a good custom action runs about $850, to me they are worth the extra $$$, than for $1000 or so you can get in to some bad-[beeep] aluminum actions, with the budget you have in mind that should be able to narrow down your options.
As for a barrel in 6.5, I would choose a cut barrel because they do last a little longer than say a button or broached rifle and any top cut barrel maker should do.
Dan Dowling of Accuracy Gunsmithing 970-434-0525 is a top gunsmith that’s fairly close to you, just out side of Grand Junction Colorado, he is very down to earth and easy to talk to, if you are not stubborn like me he can save you a lot of money by point you in the right direction, but thats not my style.... I like to spend 2x as much and do everything twice to prove that he is right.
Now with the money you saved, put it towards a good scope and other gears that you will need to keep the rifle shooting right…. FWIW, a good scope sometimes cost as much as a custom gun.

Buzz
 
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