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<blockquote data-quote="Jud96" data-source="post: 2710626" data-attributes="member: 69478"><p>I believe what makes a "custom" a custom and what makes the parts special is that one action, barrel, stock, etc is mass produced by the thousands and the other is made with more care, more options, and generally made to make it the best it can be not just the most efficient way. There's little to no options when going with one of the brand rifles mentioned above. Yeah you can pick from 10 chamberings or so, but you're stuck with the stock design, length of pull, stock weight, and accessories such as flush cups, pic rails, sling studs, etc. The barrel is the same way, you get an option for one barrel length, maybe two in some chamberings, a set twist rate and contour and a chamber that's not customizable at all. The action is either long or short depending on the chambering, again if you wanted a long action 300 WSM or 6.5 PRC, you're not getting it in a factory rifle. The actions are also generally lacking the attention to detail and overall quality a custom would have. Some are good, but they're most likely not all not inspected and checked over multiple times throughout each operation. And if they are, the tolerances and overall fit and finish won't be that of a custom. And even if the tolerances, fit and finish, and quality are great, you're still limited on options and what options the rifle the action is on will have. </p><p></p><p>Just a side note, we had an action from one of the above manufacturers come in for a rebarrel recently. The only lug contact being made was on the very outer edges of the bolt lugs because the lug abutments inside the action had a large radius in the corners from where the cutting tool had been worn out or was chipped and wasn't cutting the correct geometry. That wouldn't make it by in most custom action shops.</p><p></p><p>On top of just the quality of the parts, the flexibility with a custom, and the overall amount of options, most gunsmiths putting them together are going to do their best job because it's their name, reputation, livelihood, and passion going into the job. The gunsmith is going to check over the parts. He's going to make sure you get what you want and how you want it and most of them will fix the problems if there ever are any. He will have top level reamers, indicators, tooling, measuring devices, etc. You build a much closer relationship dealing with the owner/operator than with a customer support person at a large business. Overall I just think a custom rifle is more than a modified chambering or random bunch of aftermarket parts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jud96, post: 2710626, member: 69478"] I believe what makes a “custom” a custom and what makes the parts special is that one action, barrel, stock, etc is mass produced by the thousands and the other is made with more care, more options, and generally made to make it the best it can be not just the most efficient way. There’s little to no options when going with one of the brand rifles mentioned above. Yeah you can pick from 10 chamberings or so, but you’re stuck with the stock design, length of pull, stock weight, and accessories such as flush cups, pic rails, sling studs, etc. The barrel is the same way, you get an option for one barrel length, maybe two in some chamberings, a set twist rate and contour and a chamber that’s not customizable at all. The action is either long or short depending on the chambering, again if you wanted a long action 300 WSM or 6.5 PRC, you’re not getting it in a factory rifle. The actions are also generally lacking the attention to detail and overall quality a custom would have. Some are good, but they’re most likely not all not inspected and checked over multiple times throughout each operation. And if they are, the tolerances and overall fit and finish won’t be that of a custom. And even if the tolerances, fit and finish, and quality are great, you’re still limited on options and what options the rifle the action is on will have. Just a side note, we had an action from one of the above manufacturers come in for a rebarrel recently. The only lug contact being made was on the very outer edges of the bolt lugs because the lug abutments inside the action had a large radius in the corners from where the cutting tool had been worn out or was chipped and wasn’t cutting the correct geometry. That wouldn’t make it by in most custom action shops. On top of just the quality of the parts, the flexibility with a custom, and the overall amount of options, most gunsmiths putting them together are going to do their best job because it’s their name, reputation, livelihood, and passion going into the job. The gunsmith is going to check over the parts. He’s going to make sure you get what you want and how you want it and most of them will fix the problems if there ever are any. He will have top level reamers, indicators, tooling, measuring devices, etc. You build a much closer relationship dealing with the owner/operator than with a customer support person at a large business. Overall I just think a custom rifle is more than a modified chambering or random bunch of aftermarket parts. [/QUOTE]
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