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Custom Hunting Rifle advice wanted
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<blockquote data-quote="ss7mm" data-source="post: 291588" data-attributes="member: 5"><p>I find it interesting that you'd quote the entire post from another site but......I can tell you this. If Kirby has spent his time giving you all of the info already, then why not just accept what he's told you. Or, is the question posed one in which you want to know if Kirby really knows what he's talking about or not?</p><p></p><p>I sent Kirby some pretty big checks without ever meeting him and I was fortunate to meet him and spend some time with him. He's done work for me in the past and will in the future and I trust his word and recommendation explicitly and feel that it's something I/you/anybody can take to the bank.</p><p></p><p>Kirby, in my opinion, is as good as it gets when it comes to building custom long range guns and he spends all day, every day, using the best products out there and has a knowledge base we can only dream about. If he's recommended something or tells you facts and figures about certain products then I guess you either accept the opinion of an expert or not.</p><p></p><p>Did he tell you something you didn't like or something that didn't fit in your budget or plans for the gun? If so, a simple email to him would get all the info you want/need and then you can make up your own mind. Ask a question on a web site and you'll possibly get a couple dozen opinions from guys that may or may not even have a custom let alone know more than you already do. </p><p></p><p>But, get an answer from the guy that builds the best and isn't satisfied with anything less, and I'd say listen to what he's said. Then, if it doesn't all work for you, simply make changes until you're happy with the components and have it built.</p><p></p><p>We've got several good smiths around here and they all do great work. The advantage they have is that they deal with the best products available on a daily basis and to me, this dictates that they have a knowledge base that I'm sure gonna take advantage of when I have a question.</p><p></p><p>As to the quality of work done by Borden vs. Kirby I can only talk of my experience with Kirby as I've never dealt directly with Borden. Having Kirby build you a custom long range rig will put a lot of pressure on you because when you crawl in behind the gun and have to break the shot you know the gun is capable and you then have to do your part. Breaking the trigger on an APS custom is something that puts a smile on you face every time.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>As to an opinion of the components you've chosen, I'd say it looks ok although I might make a change or two it would be done on personal preference and your choice needs to make YOU happy.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with you build and if you're serious and want to spend the bucks, send a check to Kirby and wait for the best gun you'll ever have.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ss7mm, post: 291588, member: 5"] I find it interesting that you'd quote the entire post from another site but......I can tell you this. If Kirby has spent his time giving you all of the info already, then why not just accept what he's told you. Or, is the question posed one in which you want to know if Kirby really knows what he's talking about or not? I sent Kirby some pretty big checks without ever meeting him and I was fortunate to meet him and spend some time with him. He's done work for me in the past and will in the future and I trust his word and recommendation explicitly and feel that it's something I/you/anybody can take to the bank. Kirby, in my opinion, is as good as it gets when it comes to building custom long range guns and he spends all day, every day, using the best products out there and has a knowledge base we can only dream about. If he's recommended something or tells you facts and figures about certain products then I guess you either accept the opinion of an expert or not. Did he tell you something you didn't like or something that didn't fit in your budget or plans for the gun? If so, a simple email to him would get all the info you want/need and then you can make up your own mind. Ask a question on a web site and you'll possibly get a couple dozen opinions from guys that may or may not even have a custom let alone know more than you already do. But, get an answer from the guy that builds the best and isn't satisfied with anything less, and I'd say listen to what he's said. Then, if it doesn't all work for you, simply make changes until you're happy with the components and have it built. We've got several good smiths around here and they all do great work. The advantage they have is that they deal with the best products available on a daily basis and to me, this dictates that they have a knowledge base that I'm sure gonna take advantage of when I have a question. As to the quality of work done by Borden vs. Kirby I can only talk of my experience with Kirby as I've never dealt directly with Borden. Having Kirby build you a custom long range rig will put a lot of pressure on you because when you crawl in behind the gun and have to break the shot you know the gun is capable and you then have to do your part. Breaking the trigger on an APS custom is something that puts a smile on you face every time.:) As to an opinion of the components you've chosen, I'd say it looks ok although I might make a change or two it would be done on personal preference and your choice needs to make YOU happy. Good luck with you build and if you're serious and want to spend the bucks, send a check to Kirby and wait for the best gun you'll ever have.:) [/QUOTE]
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