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<blockquote data-quote="Mark37082" data-source="post: 2979099" data-attributes="member: 120066"><p>Soyshaun - Going the custom rifle route is a great way to deepen your understanding of what is important to you with regard to rifles. Getting feedback on options to consider is helpful on the front end of the planning phase. Obviously it can be a bit overwhelming with the variety of options to consider. Many of the members here have safes full of customs and have a solid understanding of what they like and dislike. Soak it in, but only you can define what you want. </p><p></p><p>Things that I learned when going through my first custom:</p><p>This is not for the faint of wallet. Budget will drive a lot of your decisions. </p><p>Think about the reason you are going this route. Are you looking for a custom because it is something you have always wanted? This is valid enough reason IMO. </p><p>Be honest with yourself on your current skill level on assembling rifles.</p><p>Weight can add up quickly. To me heavy hunting rifles spend most of their time in the safe.</p><p>Are you going to shoot long mono bullets? Consider appropriate barrel twists.</p><p>Barrel length if shooting suppressed.</p><p>Pack your patience. Typically the process will take a significant amount of time.</p><p>The best advice I received was from my GS. Get exactly what you want after seeking input from experienced people in the custom world.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy the ride!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mark37082, post: 2979099, member: 120066"] Soyshaun - Going the custom rifle route is a great way to deepen your understanding of what is important to you with regard to rifles. Getting feedback on options to consider is helpful on the front end of the planning phase. Obviously it can be a bit overwhelming with the variety of options to consider. Many of the members here have safes full of customs and have a solid understanding of what they like and dislike. Soak it in, but only you can define what you want. Things that I learned when going through my first custom: This is not for the faint of wallet. Budget will drive a lot of your decisions. Think about the reason you are going this route. Are you looking for a custom because it is something you have always wanted? This is valid enough reason IMO. Be honest with yourself on your current skill level on assembling rifles. Weight can add up quickly. To me heavy hunting rifles spend most of their time in the safe. Are you going to shoot long mono bullets? Consider appropriate barrel twists. Barrel length if shooting suppressed. Pack your patience. Typically the process will take a significant amount of time. The best advice I received was from my GS. Get exactly what you want after seeking input from experienced people in the custom world. Enjoy the ride! [/QUOTE]
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