Posted By: chital_shikari
"MOA: Custom rifles vs Production rifles" - 03/09/18 02:20 PM
I saw Chad's response to Buzzsaw's post about 140gr ELD-M ammo and had a discussion about it with my dad. Then I asked him if Browning rifles were made in USA, and he said, "Yeah, they're great, but now, with the rifles we've handled (in reference to our rifles and most of the sub-$650 rifles we've handled), if I'm gonna buy it's going to be a Blaser or something." Blaser is the most expensive rifle my dad or I have handled; they're super pretty for sure, but why pay $5000 for something I will not utilize to it's best ability (Americans don't need fancy equipment to fit into large driven hunts or straight-pull bolt actions for them either, for example)
In response, I showed him this video. There are some things I disagree with, like the bit about the ammo; you can shoot whatever ammo out of whatever gun, but to have consistent accuracy, you need precision-loaded ammunition. I'm also left wondering about semi-custom rifles, those factory rifles that are bastardized by add-ons such as stocks, triggers, barrels, and other attachments.
Anyway, enjoy the video if you do and let me know your thoughts. At the end of the day, any rifle in the hands of the right shooter is a 1000yd rifle (practice practice practice!)