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Custom Rifle
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To clarify the rifle will be predominantly used for foxes & roe and although I LIKE the PRS stocks, for practicality it would probably be a PSE and before people say why go to the expensive of something like this for foxes and roe ,this will ultimately be my last centrefire rifle purchased as my shooting has been severely curtailed after my accident and I want something nice 
tackb
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To clarify the rifle will be predominantly used for foxes & roe and although I LIKE the PRS stocks, for practicality it would probably be a PSE and before people say why go to the expensive of something like this for foxes and roe ,this will ultimately be my last centrefire rifle purchased as my shooting has been severely curtailed after my accident and I want something nice
easy , either a PSE e-tac or a chassis MDT make some lighter ones
6br will do all you need but any 6mm from 6ppc upwards will as well , crikey the 243 would be fine and easily available in factory form ?
a 20'' barrel will be all you need
Ronin
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To clarify the rifle will be predominantly used for foxes & roe and although I LIKE the PRS stocks, for practicality it would probably be a PSE and before people say why go to the expensive of something like this for foxes and roe ,this will ultimately be my last centrefire rifle purchased as my shooting has been severely curtailed after my accident and I want something nice
Thabks for clarification
You won’t go wrong with a PSE
Ignore recommendations for chassis , heavy barrels et al
Totally different weapon and use criteria
Good luck with your quest
To clarify the rifle will be predominantly used for foxes & roe and although I LIKE the PRS stocks, for practicality it would probably be a PSE and before people say why go to the expensive of something like this for foxes and roe ,this will ultimately be my last centrefire rifle purchased as my shooting has been severely curtailed after my accident and I want something nice
I have no idea what limitations your accident has imparted on you. I suffered a leg injury three and a half years ago.
I’ve gone with multiple rifles for different scenarios, be that carrying 100m to a high seat or my preferred vehiclular hunting experience
Or even reaching out with a magnum….
If it’s one rifle though, 6mm creedmoor tikka T3 and a PSE evolution. Low recoil and light rifle.
T3 because it’s great value and a “custom” remmy action doesn’t lock the bolt down on safe. They don’t shoot any better either.
Malxwal
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Nothing better to do than ruin someone's thread asking for advice on building a rifle ?
Dunwaters
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The OP specified that they are looking for a custom build. I’m just trying to understand what they mean by “ custom “.
Is that a problem for you?
tackb
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and he said he liked PRS chassis
what you've done is ignore him and tell him he's wrong in your opinion because you don't think his choice is a 'custom' build malxwal has a point ......
Ronin
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Always a few zealots who believe a custom rifle should be hand carved from steel created by the maker and the stock knitted from armpit hair of the virgin firstborn child taken on a full moon at the equinox
Yet I don’t see many of this people stumping up commision level funds for the investment required for such a build - think 50 k from the likes of Purdey if you were thinking of this fine land or double that from one of the stateside craftsmen
Same folk
Same rhetoric
Live in hope - die in wonder
Yet I don’t see many of this people stumping up commision level funds for the investment required for such a build - think 50 k from the likes of Purdey if you were thinking of this fine land or double that from one of the stateside craftsmen
Same folk
Same rhetoric
Live in hope - die in wonder
Dunwaters
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Where did I say that his choice was wrong?
I did say that I don’t consider the assembly of a number of unmodified different mass produced parts into a single build is not a custom build.
In my opinion, which you are free to disagree with, you choose the builder that produces the closest thing to your ideal, but is still identifiable as a build by XXX at 40 paces by those that care.
A Boss is identifiably different to a Purdey or an H+ H.
I think that a true “ custom rifle “ is the same.
It should represent the combination of the vision of the person that envisions and commissions the build with the skills and artistry of the builder who brings the vision to life in their own inimitable style.
“This is my rifle, there are many like it, but this one is mine”
something to be carried with pride and be identifiable as “ yours” from 20 paces.
That’s my view, YMMV.
Malxwal
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The point is, your commentary is pointless and unhelpful.
Dunwaters
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How is my comment either pointless or unhelpful?
It’s my opinion based on what I believe constitutes a custom build.
A Lloyd rifle is a custom build, so is a Lawson thumb hole , both are no longer fashionable, but they are undeniably custom builds. Have a look at the rifle rack in an Olympic biathlon, all custom built for the user and the sport.
Selecting a set of factory components and assembling them without some personal artistic input from the builder or the person who commissioned the build is not a custom build. If anyone can produce the exactly the same firearm by buying the same parts and assembling them precisely way, it’s not a custom build.
This is an old argument, neither version is either right nor wrong, just different.
Malxwal
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From the OP, it was clear what route his build was to take. Bring pedantic about the definition of a custom rifle is something that's been done to death, and is in no way contributing anything to the gents plans, other than perhaps belittling them because he hasn't opted to spend a years wages on a rifle hewn from lump.
If you can resist the Devil's encouragement to install a rail in favour of a set of funky & cool-looking QD Germanic mounts, you can now have your tacticooool rifle with star gazing scope for Saturday Range Days, then, under cover of darkness, change optics for a fixed 4-power before slipping the barreled action into it's Sunday best walnut robe:
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Dunwaters
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I have no problem with the OP’s choice, it’s their money and they know their own needs far better than I do.
My opinion on what constitutes a custom build is my own, feel free to disagree.
Please don’t go getting confrontational and dismissive when views and suggestions are solicited on an open forum and some of the comments don’t align with what you personally believe.
My conception of what constitutes a custom build is obviously not the same as yours. That’s fine by me.
You do you.
I totally agree but when you have a set back in life as I have had ,treating yourself to something nice/different to the norm in my opinion is justified.Perhaps we should call these rifles, off shelf parts built rifles,. Customised to your requirements, I doubt if many will kill anymore than a off the shelf rifle, but one thing is sure it will be worth 50% less than you paid for it
I'd call them "bin number" rifles in a nod to how fine wines were once stored.
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As will an off the shelf one. If you're lucky.Perhaps we should call these rifles, off shelf parts built rifles,
Get it done pal. I’ve had some good pals on here drag me through the last few years and I’ve added to the safe in the same light. I’m currently out of room to add anything else after buying this a couple of months ago. I’m tending to go with factory rifles that are a bit more unique instead of traditional bolt actions. This one is great from the truck window….
Identity the use and select the components accordingly to best meet your requirements. That’s where “custom” comes into play now days.
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