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Custom Rifle
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10/25/23 11:29 PM
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Master Plumb
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In getting in the mood for a custom rifle any good recommendations for around 5,000.00 Not sure why when its hard to beat my Browning X Bolts.
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Re: Custom Rifle
[Re: Master Plumb]
#8943634
10/25/23 11:55 PM
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Cavu
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Travis at RBros has built me 2 custom rifles....Great end to end buying experience and they are beyond accurate...also, I saw where he is moving from Oregon to Texas. Good luck!
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8943851
10/26/23 12:38 PM
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Hogflyer
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Many years ago i rebarreled my early Ruger No.1 to a longer heavier grade barrel. Was a little bit to spend. 300 Win didnt have that much barrel erosion under the scope, and opted to rebarrel it. It only likes now heavy bullets, 200+ grnd loads. Not sure what your wanting it for, but im pleased with mine. Took a nice elk with it in 2009 in NM. The barrel was not threaded, and barrel has a 11deg crown, not flush like early ones were. More info at McCowen barrels.
No complaints here. Shame Ruger doesnt offer more a selection of No.1's today. Expense, labor is an issue today what i hear!.
good luck with your choice.
"Buy more ammo, save it for a rainy day."
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Re: Custom Rifle
[Re: Master Plumb]
#8943930
10/26/23 02:54 PM
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pertnear
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I'll also recommend that you look into a custom single-shot with Ruger #1 being the top choice. I switched a few years back & my bolt rifles have stayed in the safe ever since. Despite what some say, a custom No. 1 can be made to shoot just as accurate as hunting bolt guns. BTW: Mark Pharr in Round Rock at https://www.tumbleweedsrifles.com builds excellent custom rifles.
"I haven't shot a 1,000 deer, but I've sat around a 1,000 Texas camp fires. I'm a happy man." - pertnear
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8943954
10/26/23 03:20 PM
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aggiehunter03
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Alamo Precision Rifles. Really happy with mine.
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Re: Custom Rifle
[Re: Master Plumb]
#8943990
10/26/23 03:52 PM
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BOBO the Clown
kind of a big deal
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kind of a big deal
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Horizon in College Station build nice ones as well.
with modern machining capabilities, hard to find bad builder
Bottom line, never trust a man whose uncle was eaten by cannibals.-Sen Joni Ernst
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8943999
10/26/23 04:10 PM
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P_102
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Your answer is currently the top thread under Rifles, Shotguns & Handguns.
Do not trifle in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy and taste good with ketchup.
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944001
10/26/23 04:13 PM
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txtrophy85
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What kind of hunting do you normally do? This would determine my build.
If your a hard core western hunter, I would suggest a completely different rifle than if you only hunt whitetail down south or hunt a lot or African game.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944010
10/26/23 04:24 PM
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Buzzsaw
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SPACE FOR RENT
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944063
10/26/23 05:52 PM
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Geedubya
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In getting in the mood for a custom rifle any good recommendations for around 5,000.00 Not sure why when its hard to beat my Browning X Bolts.
When asked how many rifles I own, I typically respond, " I'm just one away from being satisfied". Hint! BTW, I''ve a dozen or so Browning's and at least 6 are X-Bolts. All are shooters. ya! GWB
A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw Blood
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944066
10/26/23 05:55 PM
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Hunter Daddy
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McWhorter Custom Rifles - Look into these
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944128
10/26/23 08:07 PM
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LonestarCobra
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Jon Trammel in Breckenridge Tx or John Beanland in the OK Panhandle, they are super good.
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944377
10/27/23 02:17 AM
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Kraken
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Woodsman
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I recommend going to the DSC Convention in January and talking to all the custom builders to see and handle what you like.
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944652
10/27/23 05:32 PM
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Kevin Heath
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Some days you're the pigeon, other days you are the statue!
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Re: Custom Rifle
[Re: Kraken]
#8944693
10/27/23 06:59 PM
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kmon11
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I recommend going to the DSC Convention in January and talking to all the custom builders to see and handle what you like. Good idea especially if you are not sure exactly what you want. A lot of "custom rifles" just are not my style and others are what I consider perfect.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944721
10/27/23 08:00 PM
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QuitShootinYoungBucks
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https://web.archive.org/web/20170223065011/http:/www.rrdvegas.com/silencer-cleaning.html
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944781
10/27/23 10:31 PM
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Joined: Jul 2013
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tlk
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just my 2 cents. I have had the chance to hunt all over the world along with many states in the USA. Ibex, goats, elk, and on and on.
Years ago I bought a Tikka T3 300 win mag. 180 grain Winchester load. I do not remember the exact price but it was not expensive. Put a Leopold 3x9 scope on it with a tripod. I have taken more animals than I can count with this rifle. I have second guessed myself many times on why I have not had a custom rifle built but then I realize WHY?? If it ain't broke don't fix it.
I have no problem with anyone who buys a custom rifle but I wonder if it really makes that much of a difference? It has not for me.
You can't fix stupid
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944813
10/27/23 11:49 PM
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Master Plumb
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Thanks guys for all your advise.
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944840
10/28/23 12:47 AM
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RGLass
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I know a guy here in west texas .
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8944890
10/28/23 02:21 AM
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Brother in-law
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Figure out what caliber Figure out how heavy you want the gun to be the end Suppressed yes or no
Once you know this find a stock or order one asap
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8945003
10/28/23 01:25 PM
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LCSmith
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Light Foot
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lots of good advice given, do your homework 1st before deciding what suits you.
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8945185
10/28/23 08:32 PM
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CenTex
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Alamo Precision. I own two. Have two more on order. Use all quality components. They will compete with any custom rifle at a better price. Customer service is excellent. Very friendly and helpful.
I’d also recommend J.G. on here. I do not own a rifle he’s built but hope to one day. Jason is more knowledgeable about guns, ammo and shooting than anyone I’ve ever spoken to. He will build you a rifle, develop a load and teach you how to shoot it. Turnkey! And he’s a great guy.
Last edited by CenTex; 10/28/23 08:46 PM.
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Re: Custom Rifle
[Re: Brother in-law]
#8945428
10/29/23 10:41 AM
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tlk
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Figure out what caliber Figure out how heavy you want the gun to be the end Suppressed yes or no
Once you know this find a stock or order one asap how hard is it now days to get a suppressor?
You can't fix stupid
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8945545
10/29/23 02:55 PM
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Revoman
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My last build was a 6.5/284 built by West Texas Ordinance, Clayton Smith. WTO is located at Brownfield. Couldn't be happier with their work.
Call'm an Kill'm
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Re: Custom Rifle
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#8945683
10/29/23 06:56 PM
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Adchunts
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how hard is it now days to get a suppressor?
$200 tax stamp, some gov’t BS, and about 9 months. I did get mine back in 7 months (Feb-Sept).
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