$3000-6000 for a custom rifle, what would you pick?

[STevenQ178]

Looking for a light-weight custom rifle built. Mainly used for for elk and moose hunting. Any recommendations?

 

[Bluumoon]

How about the NULA .308 in the classifieds?

 

[Deadman's Point]

You'll get a million different answers here. Are you asking about smith's or components? Also, what is lightweight to you? I have a lightweight 300 Norma Improved that's 10#. That isn't lightweight to some.

 

[Phil j]

I have the perfect rifle for that PM me if you are interested .

 

[huntnful]

I just ordered this 300 Norma from Mike at Hells Canyon Armory. I had him build a .28 nosler and was so impressed with the build quality AND PRICE, I ordered the same gun in 300 Norma. Bare rifle weighs 7lbs. I packed it to 5 different states and killed a pile of animals with it this year and can’t think of a better lightweight, long range hunting rifle design. It’s perfect IMO. Here’s my .28 nosler. The new gun will be identical except it have a bronze/carbon stock and bronze Cerakote.

 

[hereinaz]

I would decide on features and pick a custom action (Defiance An-TI, Teubor Titanium, Mac Bros Titanium Evo, etc.), an AG composite or McMillan CF stock, a carbon fiber or heavily fluted steel barrel, and a Trigger Tech Special.

Send it to a precision rifle shop or a reputable gunsmith that builds precision hunting rifles.

It is super simple to do these days. I have built hammers without a smith by using action that is compatible with prefit barrels.

$6000 can buy a lot of custom rifle and scope.

 

[Los4212]

Surgeon produces some INCREDIBLE rifles custom built. My father owns a custom scalpel in .300 win (wanna say it's right around $6k built) and ANYONE with a moderate level of skill cant shoot sub 1" MOA groups at 200 yards off just the guns bipod on a bench with hand loads we've produced with 209g A max.

 

[Deadman's Point]

Regardless of who you use, I would physically handle a titanium action before dropping the coin on one. I was not a fan; although, a number of folks run them without concern.

 

[Kimber7man]

This:

GA TEMPLAR HUNTER SA V2 -- 6.5 GAP 4S -- MANNERS ELITE GAP

GA TEMPLAR HUNTER SA V2 -- 6.5 GAP 4S -- MANNERS ELITE GAP GA Templar Hunter Short Action V2 Trigger Tech Special @ 2.0 lbs 24 Inch GAP #4 Contour, Bartlein, Stainless, 1-8.0 Twist Rate Threaded 5/8-24 TPI with Hawkins Tank Self Timing Muzzle Brake

www.gaprecision.net

 

[CApighunter]

With that kind of budget I’d be calling Dallas Lane and ordering a 300 rum. Proof, defiance, McMillan.

 

[Vandy321]

You can build or buy a reliable, 5.5#, 1/2 MOA rifle for far less than $3-6k...$1500-1800 is doable if you do your research.

Not to persuade you from building a nice custom, ive been down that road multiple times, but if it were my $$, i'd save that kind of coin for an ELR target rifle where it will matter. For a hunting rifle say or say 1000 yards and in at the range, i think you go a bit cheaper and save some of that money and put it towards some new gear or glass.

 

[STevenQ178]

Is $3k - $6k for rifle only or everything?
What is your weight goal?
How far are you planning on shooting?
Is overall length a factor?
Will you be using a suppressor?
Do you already know the cartridge you want?
Any specific features you’re looking for in the stock/trigger/action/etc?

3k-6k for the rifle only. I want to keep my rifle under 7.5 pounds. I personally prefer 300 Norma but I haven't made a decision yet.

 

[STevenQ178]

View attachment 261651I just ordered this 300 Norma from Mike at Hells Canyon Armory. I had him build a .28 nosler and was so impressed with the build quality AND PRICE, I ordered the same gun in 300 Norma. Bare rifle weighs 7lbs. I packed it to 5 different states and killed a pile of animals with it this year and can’t think of a better lightweight, long range hunting rifle design. It’s perfect IMO. Here’s my .28 nosler. The new gun will be identical except it have a bronze/carbon stock and bronze Cerakote.View attachment 261657

Thanks for the information! Definitely will take a hard look on this.

 

[huntnful]

Thanks for the information! Definitely will take a hard look on this.

You’re welcome! I know there can be cheaper guns that shoot good also. I’ve had those as well. But if you have the money to consider a $3k-6k rifle build, you won’t regret getting the build I sent you. The integrated rail being milled into the action is also a must in my opinion. Eliminate needing that aftermarket attached rail unless you absolute need it for ELR. With my gun zeroed, I still have 60 minutes of upward adjustment. Puts me right at a mile of distance without needing a 20 MOA rail. Just something to think about.

 

[V-TRAIN]

I placed a custom order with Alamo Precision biased of their Altitude package, with some tweaks.
I was going to have one built, but honestly that altitude package had pretty much everything I wanted.
I doubt I could have saved anything by buy buying those parts and doing it myself.
They were super helpful.

Alamo Precision Rifles

Alamo Precision Rifles is a full service firearms retailer and custom-gun maker located in Hurst, TX.

aprifles.com

 

[Warrior27]

With that kind of budget I’d be calling Dallas Lane and ordering a 300 rum. Proof, defiance, McMillan.

This^^^

 

[LightFoot]

MG Arms Ultralight and 1000 rounds loaded ammunition, topped with Swaro X5 or NF.

These guys will tune a load to fit your rifle.

I would choose a 300 mag (take your pick) and one of the Barnes 165-200 TSX/TTSX/LRX.

https://www.mgarmsinc.com/products/ultralight/

>>>----JAKE----->

 

[wapitibob]

I'd get a Ryan Pierce custom and have him spin up a 2nd barrel.

 

[BRTreedogs]

Rbros
Here is a link to another thread with similar questions to yours and multiple Rbros recommendations.

Custom Rifle Options...

Looking to have a custom rifle built. Looking to spend anywhere from 3-5k. Would preferably like a chassis rifle that has a raisable comb and ability to change LOP. Plan on using the rifle for elk- would like ability to take an elk out to 700ish so I’ll be looking at 300PRC or 300WM, at least...

www.rokslide.com

 

[Totoro]

There's slew of well respected riflesmiths that are more than capable of building what you want.

Options are endless BUT the million dollar question is: Unless you're set up to reload will all the components, will there be ammo available for the round of your choice?

Personally speaking, Travis @ RBRos gets my money.