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<blockquote data-quote="johnnyk" data-source="post: 262859" data-attributes="member: 307"><p>lonestar shooter,</p><p> Q1: There is no guarantee what a custom rifle will shoot the best. A lot of the accuracy detracting factors are taken out (actually never added to) of a custom rifle built by a accuracy minded and competent riflesmith. It may shoot that same factory load to 1/4" but then again it may go 1". A custom riflemaker may guarantee his rifle with a certain factory ammo, but you can be sure it's ammo that he's already shot through the rifle and knows what it's doing. Q2: I would say it's a pretty good bet that it will shoot custom handloads better than it will factory fodder. This is under the pretense that the experienced handloader tries as many different bullets, powders and primers, along with good brass as necessary to find that "magical" load. Other factors need to be taken into consideration also, such as knowing how often the barrel "needs" to be cleaned in order to keep accuracy at a level for effective handloading. Q3: "Assume makes an *** outta' u & me"....but that is the theory behind the 1MOA from 100yds to extended ranges.</p><p> If you can afford both custom rifle and ammo, go for it. If you're on a budget, go for the custom reloaded ammo and see if you can improve your rifle's accuracy. Later on you can either add accuracy enhancing things to your rifle, like better stock and glass or go the custom rifle route. Like my Daddy used to say, "The choice is your's, make it light on yourself"...JohnnyK.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="johnnyk, post: 262859, member: 307"] lonestar shooter, Q1: There is no guarantee what a custom rifle will shoot the best. A lot of the accuracy detracting factors are taken out (actually never added to) of a custom rifle built by a accuracy minded and competent riflesmith. It may shoot that same factory load to 1/4" but then again it may go 1". A custom riflemaker may guarantee his rifle with a certain factory ammo, but you can be sure it's ammo that he's already shot through the rifle and knows what it's doing. Q2: I would say it's a pretty good bet that it will shoot custom handloads better than it will factory fodder. This is under the pretense that the experienced handloader tries as many different bullets, powders and primers, along with good brass as necessary to find that "magical" load. Other factors need to be taken into consideration also, such as knowing how often the barrel "needs" to be cleaned in order to keep accuracy at a level for effective handloading. Q3: "Assume makes an *** outta' u & me"....but that is the theory behind the 1MOA from 100yds to extended ranges. If you can afford both custom rifle and ammo, go for it. If you're on a budget, go for the custom reloaded ammo and see if you can improve your rifle's accuracy. Later on you can either add accuracy enhancing things to your rifle, like better stock and glass or go the custom rifle route. Like my Daddy used to say, "The choice is your's, make it light on yourself"...JohnnyK. [/QUOTE]
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