Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
Articles
Latest reviews
Author list
Classifieds
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
What does a custom build rig really get you???
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="FEENIX" data-source="post: 1797944" data-attributes="member: 14204"><p>It boils down to personal preference and intended purpose. A gun, custom or factory, does not make a shooter or define the "NUT" behind the trigger (remains the most factor). A couple of decades ago in NM, I did a last-minute check on 3 rifles (2 of which are for my sons) before the hunting season starts. Fired 3-shots each, packed the rifles and waited for the range to be safe and retrieved my targets. While waiting, I was admiring the rifle set-up by the shooter next to me. IIRC, it was a Blaser in .30-06 with beautiful furniture engraving in both metal and stock, topped with a Swaro scope. His set-up was probably 5X more expensive than the 3-rifles I have. He was having difficulties and keep adjusting the scope. He offered if I can shoot it for him and help him troubleshoot it. Of course, I gladly obliged. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /></p><p>back another day.</p><p></p><p>As I try to acquaint myself with his set-up and looked through the scope, he was all over the place at 100 yards. Fired 3-shots and they were .5-75 MOA with factory ammo (don't remember brand or bullet type). He fired 3 more shots but the result was the same as previous because he was flinching. He apparently has shot nearly 3 boxes. The best advice I can offer was to pack it and come. </p><p></p><p>As far as who is the smarter guy, the answer can be subjective.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FEENIX, post: 1797944, member: 14204"] It boils down to personal preference and intended purpose. A gun, custom or factory, does not make a shooter or define the "NUT" behind the trigger (remains the most factor). A couple of decades ago in NM, I did a last-minute check on 3 rifles (2 of which are for my sons) before the hunting season starts. Fired 3-shots each, packed the rifles and waited for the range to be safe and retrieved my targets. While waiting, I was admiring the rifle set-up by the shooter next to me. IIRC, it was a Blaser in .30-06 with beautiful furniture engraving in both metal and stock, topped with a Swaro scope. His set-up was probably 5X more expensive than the 3-rifles I have. He was having difficulties and keep adjusting the scope. He offered if I can shoot it for him and help him troubleshoot it. Of course, I gladly obliged. :cool: back another day. As I try to acquaint myself with his set-up and looked through the scope, he was all over the place at 100 yards. Fired 3-shots and they were .5-75 MOA with factory ammo (don't remember brand or bullet type). He fired 3 more shots but the result was the same as previous because he was flinching. He apparently has shot nearly 3 boxes. The best advice I can offer was to pack it and come. As far as who is the smarter guy, the answer can be subjective. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Rifles, Reloading, Optics, Equipment
Rifles, Bullets, Barrels & Ballistics
What does a custom build rig really get you???
Top