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Why are custom rifles so Pricey??
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<blockquote data-quote="NesikaChad" data-source="post: 559275" data-attributes="member: 7449"><p>If the $ drives your boat then I suggest this:</p><p></p><p>Buy the best components you can afford. Don't skimp on the barrel and definitely don't skimp on who you have fit it to the action.</p><p></p><p>Buy either a Manners chassis setup or an H/S, B/C stock. All have chassis systems.</p><p></p><p>Slap it together. Likely your biggest challenge will be trimming a guard screw at this point. You may have to whittle on the bolt handle inlet a little bit to.</p><p></p><p>Don't bed it, don't do anything else. It won't make a difference anyway on a stock like this.</p><p></p><p>Then go shoot it till the barrel doesn't have any wrinkles left on the inside. It'll shoot fine and you'll fit right in with 90% of those on the range along side of you. Not a thing wrong with that. (seriously)</p><p></p><p></p><p>If you want a Camaro with some fancy wheels and a nice stereo then there's your answer. If you want a hand fitted Lingenfelter Vette then keep saving your shekels and when your ready, find the smith that floats your boat. Do what your told, he'll do what he's told. Don't ride his *** over the cost. He'll likely tell you to pound sand.</p><p></p><p>It's not my place or anyone's here to attempt to justify the added costs to what it takes to build a rifle. You either perceive the value or you don't. Its obvious you don't as many here have attempted to convince you where the money goes and yet you keep asking the same question as if it'll eventually sink in that we are all misguided.</p><p></p><p>Why does a steak at Sizzler go for 12.95 yet a 5 star steakhouse gets over $100 a plate?</p><p></p><p>Get the chassis system and go pound the X ring or critter like a stallion.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p><p></p><p>C.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Last:</p><p></p><p>I can assure you there isn't a chassis system mass produced today on CNC equipment like what you see in my video. I surface model every single action I build a gun on. Each one is individually measured, mapped, drawn, and used to program the inletting in the stock. Short of a one off custom fitted unit, there isn't a single chassis setup like that anywhere. The floor metals aren't inletted with a dremel and bedded either. Each one of those is mapped, measured, and programmed for a 1:1 drop in fit. "Drop in" means you don't need a crowbar to get it out if you decide to take your rifle apart either. It slips in/out and doesn't have a gap between the piece/stock that you can park a car between.</p><p></p><p>None of my full builds are done using chassis setups either. They are pillar bedded with resin. They aren't skim bedded either. Overcomplicated? You bet your ***, but it gets results and compliments from just about anyone who appreciates how much effort it takes to deliver that level of presentation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="NesikaChad, post: 559275, member: 7449"] If the $ drives your boat then I suggest this: Buy the best components you can afford. Don't skimp on the barrel and definitely don't skimp on who you have fit it to the action. Buy either a Manners chassis setup or an H/S, B/C stock. All have chassis systems. Slap it together. Likely your biggest challenge will be trimming a guard screw at this point. You may have to whittle on the bolt handle inlet a little bit to. Don't bed it, don't do anything else. It won't make a difference anyway on a stock like this. Then go shoot it till the barrel doesn't have any wrinkles left on the inside. It'll shoot fine and you'll fit right in with 90% of those on the range along side of you. Not a thing wrong with that. (seriously) If you want a Camaro with some fancy wheels and a nice stereo then there's your answer. If you want a hand fitted Lingenfelter Vette then keep saving your shekels and when your ready, find the smith that floats your boat. Do what your told, he'll do what he's told. Don't ride his *** over the cost. He'll likely tell you to pound sand. It's not my place or anyone's here to attempt to justify the added costs to what it takes to build a rifle. You either perceive the value or you don't. Its obvious you don't as many here have attempted to convince you where the money goes and yet you keep asking the same question as if it'll eventually sink in that we are all misguided. Why does a steak at Sizzler go for 12.95 yet a 5 star steakhouse gets over $100 a plate? Get the chassis system and go pound the X ring or critter like a stallion. Good luck. C. Last: I can assure you there isn't a chassis system mass produced today on CNC equipment like what you see in my video. I surface model every single action I build a gun on. Each one is individually measured, mapped, drawn, and used to program the inletting in the stock. Short of a one off custom fitted unit, there isn't a single chassis setup like that anywhere. The floor metals aren't inletted with a dremel and bedded either. Each one of those is mapped, measured, and programmed for a 1:1 drop in fit. "Drop in" means you don't need a crowbar to get it out if you decide to take your rifle apart either. It slips in/out and doesn't have a gap between the piece/stock that you can park a car between. None of my full builds are done using chassis setups either. They are pillar bedded with resin. They aren't skim bedded either. Overcomplicated? You bet your ***, but it gets results and compliments from just about anyone who appreciates how much effort it takes to deliver that level of presentation. [/QUOTE]
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