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First custom rifle questions
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<blockquote data-quote="FEENIX" data-source="post: 2697881" data-attributes="member: 14204"><p>It depends on the gunsmith's workload when you place your order. If you order your components, it saves any possible stovepiping delays from a gunsmith.</p><p></p><p>Parts selection depends on your experience level and budget. I firmly believe in establishing a good working relationship with a gunsmith. I am fortunate to have access to about 8-10 reputable gunsmiths within an hour's drive, one of which is 2 miles from my house. My go-to gunsmith since 2003 is 20 minutes out. Once you have picked a reputable gunsmith, consult about your build but purchase those components yourself to alleviate any stovepiping delays from your gunsmith unless they are parts on hand that the gunsmith already has.</p><p></p><p>Your $4-5K budget is a good start but depends on components, i.e., action from $1-2K+ (steel, titanium, light), barrel $400-800+ (steel vs. carbon), stock ($400-1.5K), gunsmith fees, etc. If you have a reputable gunsmith near you that you can drive up to, that would be my recommendation. If not, LRH site sponsors and LRH members' recommendations are excellent sources.</p><p></p><p>You will need to research and synthesize the information being presented to you. We all have varying opinions and experiences. Because you picked a 7 PRC, I highly recommend [USER=101859]@Alex Wheeler[/USER] (<a href="https://www.wheeleraccuracy.com/" target="_blank">https://www.wheeleraccuracy.com/</a>); he figured out the problem and formulated a solution to the .300 PRC issue, in case he foresees any problems with the 7 PRC other than the availability of brass at the moment. Good luck!</p><p></p><p>Ed</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FEENIX, post: 2697881, member: 14204"] It depends on the gunsmith's workload when you place your order. If you order your components, it saves any possible stovepiping delays from a gunsmith. Parts selection depends on your experience level and budget. I firmly believe in establishing a good working relationship with a gunsmith. I am fortunate to have access to about 8-10 reputable gunsmiths within an hour's drive, one of which is 2 miles from my house. My go-to gunsmith since 2003 is 20 minutes out. Once you have picked a reputable gunsmith, consult about your build but purchase those components yourself to alleviate any stovepiping delays from your gunsmith unless they are parts on hand that the gunsmith already has. Your $4-5K budget is a good start but depends on components, i.e., action from $1-2K+ (steel, titanium, light), barrel $400-800+ (steel vs. carbon), stock ($400-1.5K), gunsmith fees, etc. If you have a reputable gunsmith near you that you can drive up to, that would be my recommendation. If not, LRH site sponsors and LRH members' recommendations are excellent sources. You will need to research and synthesize the information being presented to you. We all have varying opinions and experiences. Because you picked a 7 PRC, I highly recommend [USER=101859]@Alex Wheeler[/USER] ([URL]https://www.wheeleraccuracy.com/[/URL]); he figured out the problem and formulated a solution to the .300 PRC issue, in case he foresees any problems with the 7 PRC other than the availability of brass at the moment. Good luck! Ed [/QUOTE]
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