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Starting to Plan My First Custom Rifle
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<blockquote data-quote="Mark37082" data-source="post: 2420900" data-attributes="member: 120066"><p>I've been very active in the outdoors for many decades. Purchased many factory rifles with very acceptable performance. I guess I am the point where I need to scratch an itch and start my plans for a custom build. Need is not the operative word, desire is the driving force. So here is my quick list of things I am considering:</p><p>Caliber: 280AI - I reload and love the .284 bullet. Less recoil on a lighter rifle just appeals to me, but still want reasonable velocity to reach out and touch something with deadly force at distance.</p><p>Action: Defiance Deviant Hunter - I don't have much experience with custom actions. Will consult with the gunsmith, but have heard many solid reviews on Defiance actions.</p><p>Stock: Manners MCS-LRH looks to be in the running.</p><p>Barrel: Proof Carbon Fiber Sendero contour. 24" 1-8.4 twist</p><p>Trigger: Trigger Tech</p><p>Bottom Metal: Hawkins MBE-2</p><p>Scope: VX6HD 3-18x50mm. Lightest I could find with quality glass and features I like.</p><p>Rings: TBD </p><p>I am trying to keep rifle weight to under 8.5 lbs with scope. Ranges will vary, but I am not an ELR guy. Most of hunts do not present a shot beyond 600.</p><p>I realize life is full of compromises, but if I'm going to spend this much on one rifle, it better stop the itch for a long time.</p><p>For those that are very versed in the custom rile world, please let me know where my thoughts are inadequate and provide input on things I should consider. My knowledge in components and gunsmith requirements are very limited.</p><p>Thanks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mark37082, post: 2420900, member: 120066"] I've been very active in the outdoors for many decades. Purchased many factory rifles with very acceptable performance. I guess I am the point where I need to scratch an itch and start my plans for a custom build. Need is not the operative word, desire is the driving force. So here is my quick list of things I am considering: Caliber: 280AI - I reload and love the .284 bullet. Less recoil on a lighter rifle just appeals to me, but still want reasonable velocity to reach out and touch something with deadly force at distance. Action: Defiance Deviant Hunter - I don't have much experience with custom actions. Will consult with the gunsmith, but have heard many solid reviews on Defiance actions. Stock: Manners MCS-LRH looks to be in the running. Barrel: Proof Carbon Fiber Sendero contour. 24" 1-8.4 twist Trigger: Trigger Tech Bottom Metal: Hawkins MBE-2 Scope: VX6HD 3-18x50mm. Lightest I could find with quality glass and features I like. Rings: TBD I am trying to keep rifle weight to under 8.5 lbs with scope. Ranges will vary, but I am not an ELR guy. Most of hunts do not present a shot beyond 600. I realize life is full of compromises, but if I'm going to spend this much on one rifle, it better stop the itch for a long time. For those that are very versed in the custom rile world, please let me know where my thoughts are inadequate and provide input on things I should consider. My knowledge in components and gunsmith requirements are very limited. Thanks. [/QUOTE]
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