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To Build or To Buy . . . That is The ???
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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1067779" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>I agree. Be patient and build what you truly want. Your custom barrel can be cut to match the "off the shelf" rifle but I usually figure a loss of about 50 fps (it's not a linear calculation but that's close enough for most guys I shoot with) so your Proof Research barrel offers you a choice to leave it long or cut it to 24 - and I agree that a hunting rifle with a 26" barrel can get a bit cumbersome. A drop down magazine is also a must have IMO.</p><p>I have no experience with Proof Research barrels beyond reading their ads so I'm not authorized to compare it to the Bartlein. Still, I typically build with Bartleins.</p><p>As for the scope, your choice of the VX-6 takes you to x24 while the NF SHV is limited to x20. I wouldn't want a varmint reticle on a hunting scope I intended to use for large game though so, IMO, the VX-6 wouldn't make the cut.</p><p>Only thing I might add is that, when you order your barrel, order two of them. If you're going to shoot it as much as you imply that .308 Win Mag will eat up a barrel before your 25 year retirement date hits the planning stage.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1067779, member: 50867"] I agree. Be patient and build what you truly want. Your custom barrel can be cut to match the "off the shelf" rifle but I usually figure a loss of about 50 fps (it's not a linear calculation but that's close enough for most guys I shoot with) so your Proof Research barrel offers you a choice to leave it long or cut it to 24 - and I agree that a hunting rifle with a 26" barrel can get a bit cumbersome. A drop down magazine is also a must have IMO. I have no experience with Proof Research barrels beyond reading their ads so I'm not authorized to compare it to the Bartlein. Still, I typically build with Bartleins. As for the scope, your choice of the VX-6 takes you to x24 while the NF SHV is limited to x20. I wouldn't want a varmint reticle on a hunting scope I intended to use for large game though so, IMO, the VX-6 wouldn't make the cut. Only thing I might add is that, when you order your barrel, order two of them. If you're going to shoot it as much as you imply that .308 Win Mag will eat up a barrel before your 25 year retirement date hits the planning stage. [/QUOTE]
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