new custom rifle

[Tpmahler1]

I have never owned anything except stock off the shelf rifles and I am looking at buying one rifle to do it all. i am looking for help on building or buying one set up. i have looked at bergara a little but open to most anything. i would like scope and all to be under or around 2500, and be around 6,7 pounds. thanks

 

[marktole]

Browning X-bolt Hell's Canyon rifle in 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm Remington Mag with a Leupold VX6 scope would put you in under 8#, even thought its not really a "custom rifle." They're pretty accurate for stock guns, however. And it would be right around that $2,500 mark. That's just what I would do with the criteria you listed though, I'm sure others have different ideas. To do a semi-custom/custom build with a good optic might be a tad tight with $2,500.

 

[Tpmahler1]

ok, so looking at semi custom what would be the range to have decent build as far as price? I am looking for input on scopes as well, i have seen some setups with a compact scope and i liked the idea, is that a bad idea?

 

[ssssnake529]

I have a Lightweight Hunter chambered in 300WM from R Bros Rifles. Shoots 1/4 moa. Very nice gun. They were good to work with. Less expensive than many customs.

R Bros Custom Rifles | Hunting Competition Tactical Rifles

 

[dotman]

There is another thread on here with the same budget. But for $2500 including optics I wouldn't do it, I'd get a tikka and quality scope, spend more on the glass if this is your total budget.

http://www.rokslide.com/forums/long-range-hunting/60366-2500.html

 

[Jeff Martin]

I have never owned anything except stock off the shelf rifles and I am looking at buying one rifle to do it all. i am looking for help on building or buying one set up. i have looked at bergara a little but open to most anything. i would like scope and all to be under or around 2500, and be around 6,7 pounds. thanks

Put a custom barrel on a Tikka (Krieger, Bartlett, Brut, etc..). you can shoot sub 1/2". you can go with a customer stock as well below $2500

 

[Tpmahler1]

can you get a good setup for 2000 excluding optics? if so what routes are there? i have heard good things about wildcat stocks, McMillan and christansen arms. i have no idea what route to go but basically I'm looking for an accurate all around one time investment rifle which may be too much to ask I'm not sure

 

[coop2424]

I suggest contacting Mike at hells canyon armory site sponsor on here and see what he suggests.. I had a Rem700 I sent to him and had him build and I was under than price and shoots really well..

 

[dotman]

If you were to spend a little more I'd take a look at a Christensen Arms Ridgeline and Night Force SHV scope.

Ones Shot Gear sells both and might give you a good deal on a package.

Pretty good sale price Cabela's Online Store - Quality Hunting, Fishing, Camping and Outdoor Gear

 

[handwerk]

So between me and my kids I've built 9 custom jobs on pre 64 model 70 actions.
pre 64 M70 donor action $600,
cerakote action/BM $150
mcm lwt stock, the one that fits YOU $600
custom SS barrel, chambering and install, action tweaking if needed $600,
Swarovski Z3 scope/talley lwt mounts. $700
So you end up with a great custom rifle made to fit you and your needs, near your budget.

 

[unsuccessful]

ok, so looking at semi custom what would be the range to have decent build as far as price? I am looking for input on scopes as well, i have seen some setups with a compact scope and i liked the idea, is that a bad idea?

I just finished putting together a 6.5 grendel upper for my ar for around $500. I'm going to use my 5.56 lower and bolt carrier. I went with an Odin works barrel that comes with a moa garantie and a GunTec freefloat rail. The grendel is arguably underpowered, but with 123gr hornadys it should retain around 800ft.lbf at 400 yards with a 20" barrel. If you are looking for more you could go with a creedmoor or a 308, but it would harder to keep the weight under 8lbs for under $2000. As far as a smaller optic I am planning on using a 1-8x or a 2-7x. There are more lightweight 2-7 options available. Choosing the ultimate do it all gun is the kind of decision that keeps a guy up at night.....happy hunting.


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[unsuccessful]

I just finished putting together a 6.5 grendel upper for my ar for around $500. I'm going to use my 5.56 lower and bolt carrier. I went with an Odin works barrel that comes with a moa garantie and a GunTec freefloat rail. The grendel is arguably underpowered, but with 123gr hornadys it should retain around 800ft.lbf at 400 yards with a 20" barrel. If you are looking for more you could go with a creedmoor or a 308, but it would harder to keep the weight under 8lbs for under $2000. As far as a smaller optic I am planning on using a 1-8x or a 2-7x. There are more lightweight 2-7 options available. Choosing the ultimate do it all gun is the kind of decision that keeps a guy up at night.....happy hunting.


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Just noticed that you said semi custom not semi auto ooops

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