Hi everyone,
New around here, I don't own a gun but I am an aspiring writer working on his first novel. I registered specifically because I'm researching gunsmithing and custom built rifles. I've been trawling through the web and finding bits of information but wondered if there was anyone able to assist?
My main character is a master gunsmith, runs his own gun store and specialises in custom built (from scratch) hunting and sniper rifles. The story I'm working on is light reading, and not anything like a hardcore military novel. I actually know very little about guns and am still working my way through basics.
Anyway, my guy fine tunes his rifles for his customers - they bring them back to him from time to time, especially after they just bought it and went for some target practice. So based on their feedback he makes adjustments for accuracy, better ease of use and safety. What I'd like to know are:
1. the things that are most likely to go wrong when building rifles
2. the key things buyers are looking for in a custom built rifle that will cost them a small fortune.
3. as my character does his checks and adjustments, what are the types of things he would looking for (and asking the customer) so he can make the neccessary improvements.
4. Can I avoid using any wood on my custom rifle? And what type of material can I use for my high-end rifle, considering I want maximum concealment and durability?
Sorry about the lengthy post. But if you got to this point, then I really appreciate that you took the time to read this far!
Cheers,
LL
New around here, I don't own a gun but I am an aspiring writer working on his first novel. I registered specifically because I'm researching gunsmithing and custom built rifles. I've been trawling through the web and finding bits of information but wondered if there was anyone able to assist?
My main character is a master gunsmith, runs his own gun store and specialises in custom built (from scratch) hunting and sniper rifles. The story I'm working on is light reading, and not anything like a hardcore military novel. I actually know very little about guns and am still working my way through basics.
Anyway, my guy fine tunes his rifles for his customers - they bring them back to him from time to time, especially after they just bought it and went for some target practice. So based on their feedback he makes adjustments for accuracy, better ease of use and safety. What I'd like to know are:
1. the things that are most likely to go wrong when building rifles
2. the key things buyers are looking for in a custom built rifle that will cost them a small fortune.
3. as my character does his checks and adjustments, what are the types of things he would looking for (and asking the customer) so he can make the neccessary improvements.
4. Can I avoid using any wood on my custom rifle? And what type of material can I use for my high-end rifle, considering I want maximum concealment and durability?
Sorry about the lengthy post. But if you got to this point, then I really appreciate that you took the time to read this far!
Cheers,
LL