Difference between Factory/Custom rifles

[CraigC]

How much better could it be if all that went into making it a barn burner?

Better for what??? Accuracy is FAR from the only reason to have any custom gun built. If accuracy is all you want, go for it. I agree that only accurate guns are interesting, I just want more. Personally, I want a custom gun to stir my soul, make me proud to own it AND shoot well. So I don't see engraving, exhibition grade wood and high end finishes as "wasteful". Actually it pains me to put that word in that sentence. I see them as 90% of the reason "why". That's what's so wonderful about custom guns, they can be anything YOU want them to be.

For instance, I wouldn't trade this rifle for any of your "barn burners" and I sure as hell wouldn't leave it hanging on a wall. I continue to be astounded by the number of folks who think that beautiful guns can't be used. I don't have a $4000 rifle but I do have a $4000 shotgun and you can bet your bottom dollar that it gets used. I was actually excited to see that I had worn the color case hardened finish on its fences, by carrying it. Life is too short, live a little and put some wear on those fine guns. IMHO, they cost too much NOT to.

 

[jehu]

You can't hit what you can't see good and at 500yrds + you need to see the target good. Get a good rifle like Sako but top it with top notch glass like Swarovski or Zeiss.

 

[451 Detonics]

99% of the rifles that people brag about shooting .5 MOA or claim are 1/4" rifles won't do it every time. The aggregate is what matters not the one or two good 3-shot groups out of ten. The good custom shooter will do it every time.

My CHeetah will do it every time if you do your part and if you don't over heat it. This rifle has a pencil barrel on it, it is a coyote gun, not a prairie dog gun.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

But how much of the cost went to "beautiful"? How much better could it be if all that went into making it a barn burner? It is a beautiful rifle, no doubt.

99% of the rifles that people brag about shooting .5 MOA or claim are 1/4" rifles won't do it every time. The aggregate is what matters not the one or two good 3-shot groups out of ten. The good custom shooter will do it every time.

There is also the factor of if you like it more, you might take it out more and practice more with it. As always, there's going to be a balance of beauty and performance and budget.

 

[Sheepdog1968]

For some, depending on their career and where they are in their life, a $4,000 rifle may not be all that expensive for them. For others it would be well out of reach. It's really no different than some folks who drive a BMW and others drive a Ford.