Post by: White Pass Outfitters on November 16, 2016, 11:12:48 AM
Post by: Reidus on November 16, 2016, 11:27:33 AM
If you want a cool looking hunting rifle I say buy it. I don't think its going to be much more accurate than other off the shelf guns. They definately feel and point nice!
If you are more interested in the accuracy aspect, I say have a good smith put something together just as light and more likely to shoot better :twocents:
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on November 16, 2016, 11:55:52 AM
Post by: BULLBLASTER on November 16, 2016, 12:31:26 PM
If you had an action to build it may be close.
I have thought the ridgeline and a mark 4 scope would be a good match. :tup:
Post by: Reidus on November 16, 2016, 12:53:56 PM
I seen the $2500 price tag on the CA website. $1800 for a custom rifle is pushing it unless you have a gun or action to start with. I think you could buy about all the parts for a little over $2k with a quality stainless barrel and custom action. It'd probably cost $600(just a guess) for a smith to chamber and put it together.
I think Benchmark barrels builds guns. Hear good things about them
RBros also builds complete rifles. 1/2 moa gurantee. He's a member on here. (more expensive than what i mentioned above)
A friend runs HS precision rifles and loves them but quite a bit more than the CA you're looking at.
Borden Rifles are also Top Notch.
A custom gun may cost you more but you're actually paying for more precision components. The CA seems like a fancy Rem 700 to me.
Nothing wrong with CA just seems like you're paying mostly for the fancy carbon barrel and looks. I'd rather spend my money on precision components. Just my opinion.
Post by: b23 on November 16, 2016, 12:57:58 PM
Ball park figure how much for a custom rifle? This one is on sale for $1899 And do you have anyone in mind ?
Opinions will vary but Christensen Arms Rifles would not make my list if I was looking for a very accurate rifle. They do "light weight" well but IMO they fall short in the accuracy department.
I'm not sure I'd put a great deal of faith in the Proof barrels either. I know a gunsmith that is on his second Proof barrel, they warrantied the first one because it was so bad, and he's not having a whole lot better luck with the second one.
If you're looking for answers or even suggestions as to a gunsmith, Travis Redell not only builds an excellent rifle but he also does an extremely good job of supporting the board and at the top of the Guns and Ammo page R BRos rifles has a place for you to ask Travis directly any questions you may have.
Also, how light of a gun are you looking for and what kind of accuracy expectation do you have??
Post by: Bofire on November 16, 2016, 04:30:47 PM
Carl
Post by: jackelope on November 16, 2016, 04:38:44 PM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,200227.0.html
Post by: jackelope on November 16, 2016, 04:40:42 PM
Post by: Jburke on November 16, 2016, 08:47:56 PM
Ball park figure how much for a custom rifle? This one is on sale for $1899 And do you have anyone in mind ?I just finished having a custom rifle built and while it's not 100% custom I spent under 1200 all said and done. I used a Rem 700 action and ordered a barrel pre-chambered from Pac-Nor. Custom bolt from PTG and a new laminate stock. I paid to have the barrel fitted/head spaced and to have the new bolt fitted. I fitted the stock myself and sold the spare take off parts to help recoup some of the cost, i.e. stock, factory barrel, factory trigger.
Post by: MtnMuley on November 16, 2016, 09:05:13 PM
Post by: slm9s on November 16, 2016, 09:36:19 PM
For the money, I'd be looking at a custom/semi-custom, a Cooper, Nosler, Forbes, etc
Post by: jrebel on November 16, 2016, 09:52:00 PM
Or am I missing something?
Post by: buglebuster on November 16, 2016, 10:29:29 PM
Post by: Reidus on November 16, 2016, 10:36:44 PM
Post by: rbros on November 17, 2016, 05:03:49 AM
This includes
Truing action
Chambering
Fluted 26" barrel
Jewell trigger
Manners carbon fiber stock
Muzzle brake
Pillar bedded
Coating
A guy can save a little running a timney as well. You end up with a rifle that is within ounces of the ridgeline but is sub .5 moa accurate and consistent.
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on November 17, 2016, 08:22:17 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 17, 2016, 08:36:29 AM
WOW !!! Thanks guys I just got educated on this. Ive hunted with a rifle that I bought from a pawn shop 20 yrs ago for $150 bucks. I figured it was time for a new one, although I have killed many elk and deer with it, its time to retire it and get a new one. Going to go custom all the way now. Thanks again for the all info.
I think you'd be making a mistake not talking to rbros or Mike Johnson. Keep the business local!
Post by: whacker1 on November 17, 2016, 08:43:34 AM
As the others have mentioned, if you have a Remington rifle or action already go semi custom. You will end up with a more accurate and consistent rifle. When I do lw Hunter builds on customer supplied Remington's they usually run right at $2500.
This includes
Truing action
Chambering
Fluted 26" barrel
Jewell trigger
Manners carbon fiber stock
Muzzle brake
Pillar bedded
Coating
A guy can save a little running a timney as well. You end up with a rifle that is within ounces of the ridgeline but is sub .5 moa accurate and consistent.
what would something like this weigh?
Post by: Reidus on November 17, 2016, 09:13:58 AM
As the others have mentioned, if you have a Remington rifle or action already go semi custom. You will end up with a more accurate and consistent rifle. When I do lw Hunter builds on customer supplied Remington's they usually run right at $2500.
This includes
Truing action
Chambering
Fluted 26" barrel
Jewell trigger
Manners carbon fiber stock
Muzzle brake
Pillar bedded
Coating
A guy can save a little running a timney as well. You end up with a rifle that is within ounces of the ridgeline but is sub .5 moa accurate and consistent.
I think this would be a gun worth spending the money on. You're paying for quality and precision and not fancy dancy stuff that just looks cool! All quality components there and it'll look good to boot!
Post by: Reidus on November 17, 2016, 09:17:06 AM
WOW !!! Thanks guys I just got educated on this. Ive hunted with a rifle that I bought from a pawn shop 20 yrs ago for $150 bucks. I figured it was time for a new one, although I have killed many elk and deer with it, its time to retire it and get a new one. Going to go custom all the way now. Thanks again for the all info.
Let us know what you end up going with.
Post by: rbros on November 17, 2016, 09:52:01 AM
As the others have mentioned, if you have a Remington rifle or action already go semi custom. You will end up with a more accurate and consistent rifle. When I do lw Hunter builds on customer supplied Remington's they usually run right at $2500.
This includes
Truing action
Chambering
Fluted 26" barrel
Jewell trigger
Manners carbon fiber stock
Muzzle brake
Pillar bedded
Coating
A guy can save a little running a timney as well. You end up with a rifle that is within ounces of the ridgeline but is sub .5 moa accurate and consistent.
what would something like this weigh?
Right at 7lbs for bare rifle with on a Remington action.
Post by: actionshooter on November 17, 2016, 10:00:42 AM
As the others have mentioned, if you have a Remington rifle or action already go semi custom. You will end up with a more accurate and consistent rifle. When I do lw Hunter builds on customer supplied Remington's they usually run right at $2500.I have one of these from Rbros in 7RM and the thing shoots freakin awesome, can't go wrong.......
This includes
Truing action
Chambering
Fluted 26" barrel
Jewell trigger
Manners carbon fiber stock
Muzzle brake
Pillar bedded
Coating
A guy can save a little running a timney as well. You end up with a rifle that is within ounces of the ridgeline but is sub .5 moa accurate and consistent.
Post by: whacker1 on November 21, 2016, 11:29:36 AM
As the others have mentioned, if you have a Remington rifle or action already go semi custom. You will end up with a more accurate and consistent rifle. When I do lw Hunter builds on customer supplied Remington's they usually run right at $2500.
This includes
Truing action
Chambering
Fluted 26" barrel
Jewell trigger
Manners carbon fiber stock
Muzzle brake
Pillar bedded
Coating
A guy can save a little running a timney as well. You end up with a rifle that is within ounces of the ridgeline but is sub .5 moa accurate and consistent.
what would something like this weigh?
thank you
Post by: crabcreekhunter on November 21, 2016, 08:16:12 PM
Post by: bod on December 14, 2016, 05:09:12 PM
And take my advice
Buy a Tikka
Post by: higunner on December 14, 2016, 05:45:10 PM
What is the draw to these custom rifles when you can buy a factory rifle for less and still shoot sub MOA. Savage lrh, savage 10ba stealth, browning lrh, Remington......ect ect. Spend $1000 on a rifle and save some cash for a more expensive piece of glass to top it with.
Or am I missing something?
You are missing something for sure. Like a lot of things in life, you won't know until you try it.
Post by: Buzz2401 on December 14, 2016, 05:54:10 PM
Post by: kentrek on December 14, 2016, 06:04:53 PM
Hope this helps
Post by: higunner on December 14, 2016, 06:11:50 PM
The difference between factory rifles and custom builds is not what it used to be. New factory rifles are pretty darn good. Maybe not as good as a custom but I have also heard some horror stories of $1000's spent on a custom build that won't shoot worth a damn.
I would recommend doing research on who you select as your smith. Its not hard to just throw something together and charge big money. There are lots of good options in the area.
Post by: haugenna on December 14, 2016, 06:27:03 PM
As the others have mentioned, if you have a Remington rifle or action already go semi custom. You will end up with a more accurate and consistent rifle. When I do lw Hunter builds on customer supplied Remington's they usually run right at $2500.
This includes
Truing action
Chambering
Fluted 26" barrel
Jewell trigger
Manners carbon fiber stock
Muzzle brake
Pillar bedded
Coating
A guy can save a little running a timney as well. You end up with a rifle that is within ounces of the ridgeline but is sub .5 moa accurate and consistent.
@rbros What caliber is this option available in?