Has anyone fondled the new RevX by Gunwerks? My curiosity is getting to me... My question is...if you were in the market for a precision long range build (i.e. Gunwerks, MOA, etc) why would you NOT consider this over one of their more pricey models?
Anyone with any info would be greatly appreciated! It just seems to me that you can get the same functionality in a Gunwerks package for 50% less than one of their other offerings...what am I missing?
RevX - Gunwerks
Even at 50% discount, it's not a rifle I'd consider. It's still over priced. For that amount of money you can get a rifle as good, if not better, from any one of a number of builders. None of the builders you mentioned would be on my short list for picking a builder whether I wanted a 500yd, 1200yd or a 2500yd rifle. You might talk to Jim Borden, RBros, Short Action Customs, Long Rifles Inc., Defensive Edge, Crimson Accuracy, West Texas Ordinance just to name a few.
But, if they make the rifle of YOUR (general 'you') dreams then get it, shoot it and love it. Doesn't matter what anyone at the range or online (especially me) thinks.
Just handled one of these at Cabelas. They're selling for $4199. Nice gun but seems overpriced unless you're in dire need of a "semi" custom because your smith or supplier can't make the deadline.
Gunwerks is always over priced. It's like buying a designer shirt vs. having a custom shirt made by a tailor - does it last longer? Does it look better? Does it fit better? NO, it doesn't. You just paid more than you needed to. There are LOTS of renowned gunsmiths that can and will build you a rifle that's at least as capable as any Gunwerks rifle for less money. IMO, many of them will build you a more capable rifle; and with the savings, you can get a better optic.
I don't begrudge Gunwerks their TV-based success but, IMO, they serve the 'I saw the show and want to do that this weekend' crowd. For a steep price, they'll eliminate the learning curve. If you want to jump right in to LR shooting and have the cash to blow on an overpriced rifle along with all the bells and whistles (optic, rangefinder, Ballistic calculator, load development) they are the place to go. Doesn't mean they're the best - just one of the most 'convenient' for those with lots of expendable cash.
The funny thing is, there isn't a single LR shooter (competitive or hunter) that I know, or know of, that shoots a Gunwerks rifle. If you delve into the world of precision shooting, Gunwerks just isn't a name you hear much- especially these days.
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