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What makes a 6k gun?
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<blockquote data-quote="grit" data-source="post: 618568" data-attributes="member: 4112"><p>It's easy to pile money in a rifle. High prices come from several factors, some very worthwhile, some not.</p><p> </p><p>Most of us charge modest prices, with very little component mark up. We make a livin' working hard. There is a lot of labor and not a lot of profit in a build.</p><p> </p><p>Some outfits trade on image. A lot of people like to drive expensive cars, wear expensive clothes...Be seen... You can easily pay double my prices without getting anything more for your money.</p><p> </p><p>There are also ways to pile worthwhile money into a rifle. Most of our "custom" rifles are only somewhat custom. Aftermarket parts are far better quality than factory. But, all Mcmillan A2's have the same grip length and angle, and the same cheekpiece. If you want a truly custom fitted stock, truly superb fit and finish, the game changes dramatically. If I fit and bed an action in a prepainted Manners you might pay $800 for the stock and service. If I custom fit the grip, and cheekpiece to you, perfectly blend the stock and metal, and custom paint, the price can triple. One rifle is really very nice. The other truly superb.</p><p> </p><p>Adding the beauty of wood, checkering, engraving, or other artisitic touches puts things in a whole other arena. You can easily spend your $3200 on a stock alone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="grit, post: 618568, member: 4112"] It's easy to pile money in a rifle. High prices come from several factors, some very worthwhile, some not. Most of us charge modest prices, with very little component mark up. We make a livin' working hard. There is a lot of labor and not a lot of profit in a build. Some outfits trade on image. A lot of people like to drive expensive cars, wear expensive clothes...Be seen... You can easily pay double my prices without getting anything more for your money. There are also ways to pile worthwhile money into a rifle. Most of our "custom" rifles are only somewhat custom. Aftermarket parts are far better quality than factory. But, all Mcmillan A2's have the same grip length and angle, and the same cheekpiece. If you want a truly custom fitted stock, truly superb fit and finish, the game changes dramatically. If I fit and bed an action in a prepainted Manners you might pay $800 for the stock and service. If I custom fit the grip, and cheekpiece to you, perfectly blend the stock and metal, and custom paint, the price can triple. One rifle is really very nice. The other truly superb. Adding the beauty of wood, checkering, engraving, or other artisitic touches puts things in a whole other arena. You can easily spend your $3200 on a stock alone. [/QUOTE]
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