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<blockquote data-quote="Chawlston" data-source="post: 137194"><p>[ QUOTE ]</p><p>Thanks, I do not mind spending the money. I understand that there are several actions etc that are good, and that it whoever puts it together and tweaks it that makes the gun. But what happens when the gun won't perform like it is supposed to. I am not sure that you could ever get what you have invested in it back to purchase another one. Maybe a smith that looks at this site often will speak up and we can do some business. </p><p></p><p>[/ QUOTE ]</p><p></p><p>If it is put together correctly, the only variables are the shooter/loader, sighting mechanism and the quality of the barrel. The trick is to use good components. Every one I have ever built or had built has shot 1/4" or better at 100 yards. There just is not any majic/mystery in getting one built that will perform. I had lunch the other day with the machinist who does the rifle and action work for a noted action manufacturer. He is anally retentive and a stickler for details. That is the type of attitude and focus you want your gun assembler to have.</p><p></p><p>James</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Chawlston, post: 137194"] [ QUOTE ] Thanks, I do not mind spending the money. I understand that there are several actions etc that are good, and that it whoever puts it together and tweaks it that makes the gun. But what happens when the gun won't perform like it is supposed to. I am not sure that you could ever get what you have invested in it back to purchase another one. Maybe a smith that looks at this site often will speak up and we can do some business. [/ QUOTE ] If it is put together correctly, the only variables are the shooter/loader, sighting mechanism and the quality of the barrel. The trick is to use good components. Every one I have ever built or had built has shot 1/4" or better at 100 yards. There just is not any majic/mystery in getting one built that will perform. I had lunch the other day with the machinist who does the rifle and action work for a noted action manufacturer. He is anally retentive and a stickler for details. That is the type of attitude and focus you want your gun assembler to have. James [/QUOTE]
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