Custom Rifle Build ?

okiekiyi

okiekiyi

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Hey guys, I am in the process of coming up with a build in 243 Win. and I cant make my mind up on which action to build on. Ok, here it goes. Im thinking a savage varmint action with a manners stock and kreiger, brux, or rock creek barrel with 1-8 twist at 24". My question is, would I be better off going with a surgeon action or a stiller (predator or Tac 30) for a custom gun. the difference in price is around a $1000 +/- for the action, bottom metal, and trigger. So, again is this 1000 dollars worth it or would I be ok with a savage varmint action on a custom gun. I know it kinda boils down to personal preference and how much $ im willing to put into it. Would i be sacrificing anything technically by going with the savage varmint action? Any input will help. Thanks.
 
okie kiyi. Check out this link and save yourself some good money for a full Gre-tan custom with Krieger 8 twist, Tac 30 action with PTG Metal, McMillan stock and Jewell trigger, AND Redding dies AND AND Lapua brass. This is a deal. I know cause I had it Built. Have around $3600 in it. It is a 22-243 AI though.
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Bat is still my current favorite.

But with the CNC and EDM machines available today most anybody should be able to produce a perfect action.

Jack
 
Personally, I have zero issue with running a Rem action that has nothing more than lapped lugs and squaring of the action face....just for shootability. No doubt that the custom actions are nice, but just for a shooter I'll run the Rem.

Someone told me "its all about the barrel" (I think you know him, grins) and I think there's a lot to that. Now I'm talking field accuracy and shooting, not BR games.
 
Yep I think I might know who you mean.
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The barrel is the key ingredient.

Nothing wrong with a trued up Rem 700, I have a bunch of them, and they shoot as good as any custom action if trued up by the right person.

Think I'm off to the club to play with my 204 and AR a bit........



 
This may or may not directly answer your question. However here is my opinion. I have a few custom rifles. Not nearly as many as others-but a few non-the-less.

IMO the important thing to do when having a rifle built is to make sure you know exactly what you want. And then build it exactly the way you want it. If you do not have enough money to build it the way you want. Then keep saving the money until you do.

If you do not buy exactly what you want, and the way you want it then you will second guess yourself for your life, or the life of the firearm. And alot of times this ends up in you reselling the rifle and then builidng what you want to start with.

Now the problem with that is that custom rifles in general do not hold their value very well. There are some that do, but not many. And especially not Savage actions. If you decide to sell it, you are reselling a used Savage. It really is that simple.

Custom rifles are great, just make sure it is exactly what you want. And make sure you will use it, or it is a waste of time and money. I as well as many others have learned this the hard way. Tom.
 
Originally Posted By: brdeanoPersonally, I have zero issue with running a Rem action that has nothing more than lapped lugs and squaring of the action face....just for shootability. No doubt that the custom actions are nice, but just for a shooter I'll run the Rem.

Someone told me "its all about the barrel" (I think you know him, grins) and I think there's a lot to that. Now I'm talking field accuracy and shooting, not BR games.

Don't know if this comes as a surprise to some or not, but I know of several BR shooters who use the Rem Action on their rifles. They have their Match Grade Lijia, Broughton, Shilen and Hart Barrels mounted in various calibers that make for very very accurate shooting. In fact, I've not been particularly pleased with the accuracy of my Ruger 22-250 Target Grey and have decided to use this platform to change over to the 6.5 x 55 round for Target shooting fun. I have a friend who just made the change using the Rem 700 action with a Lijia Match Grade Barrel and you should see the groupings at 100 yds. Talk about a Tac Driver! SO if money is an issue, I think it safe to say that Rem 700 action is a safe bet. Good Luck and have fun whichever way you go.
 
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Just to stir the pot a little. Granted using a Savage action on a custom build, you'll end up with a rifle looking like a Savage. If you use a Remington action, won't it end up looking like a Remington?
 
Dasher - thanks but no thanks. Ive made my mind up im gonna build one just cant make my mind up on how much im wanting to spend.

Thanks guys. I think im just gonna wait and save a little more money like Hogghead recomended and make for sure i get what i want. Thanks for the advice.
 
Originally Posted By: pyscodogJust to stir the pot a little. Granted using a Savage action on a custom build, you'll end up with a rifle looking like a Savage. If you use a Remington action, won't it end up looking like a Remington?

Just to stir it a little more, would said rifle still shoot like a remmy?


Just joking, I have remmys also and they are good. It boils down to what you like, I like savage. Both are quite good so are all the customs you mention. I will guarentee That you can build a very accurate savage for under $1000.



Steve
 
I have a pure "D" plain old remington with stock trigger. and Select Match Shilen Barell that shoots 5/8" (5) shot groups at 200 yds. Pillar bedded and free floated. It is chambered in 6mm BR with no turn neck.

I got about 800 dollars in the whole rig.

How much better will a 3 or 4 thousand dollar gun shoot? The Barell makes the gun. Stocks and actions are just gravy. Expensive Gravy in my opinion.

Just my .02 cents worth

Dave
 
Originally Posted By: pyscodogJust to stir the pot a little. Granted using a Savage action on a custom build, you'll end up with a rifle looking like a Savage. If you use a Remington action, won't it end up looking like a Remington?

You need to learn to differentiate between good and bad......grins
 

Quote:Custom rifles are great, just make sure it is exactly what you want. And make sure you will use it, or it is a waste of time and money. I as well as many others have learned this the hard way.
Quote:Thanks guys. I think im just gonna wait and save a little more money like Hogghead recomended and make for sure i get what i want. Thanks for the advice. I think that was the best decision you could have made....

Were I interested in putting together a custom rifle, I'd first have to determine my shooting needs for it, then the caliber, then the parts, which may, or may not, be higher dollar items...(I've found that you don't always get what you pay for, but you generally pay for what you get)..

Then I'd get with someone like GA Precision (with a flexible budget) and work out the details, along with their suggestions, as they certainly know much more than I do about what the end result will prove to be..
 
Originally Posted By: 2muchgunOriginally Posted By: pyscodogJust to stir the pot a little. Granted using a Savage action on a custom build, you'll end up with a rifle looking like a Savage. If you use a Remington action, won't it end up looking like a Remington?

You need to learn to differentiate between good and bad......grins



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Thats funny!
 
As Mousedipper said, Barrel is the most important part. A good stock/bedding is what I would look at next.

Of course after you decide what action you want to use.

Steve
 
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Yeah, And mine dont look like a remington anymore, I painted it candy apple red metalflake, sprayed it with Gold webbing paint and Plastered a big Lapua sticker on the side to make it look like a real benchrest gun. I think it is all the bling that makes it shoot so much better than I can or will ever be able to shoot.

Dave
 


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