This is where it gets complicated for me lol. I would be much happier with a car that I built myself than one from Chip Foose. And in all reality he doesn't do anything that anyone else isn't capable of. He takes parts and puts them together with a fancy paint job on Most of his cars. He doesn't machine the engine or build it for that matter. He buys one or has someone else built one and puts it in the car. I would venture to say that any gunsmith is 10x's the craftsman that Chip Foose is. He does do a lot of designing when it comes to the wheels and things but those are parts you can buy
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. BUT I understand what you are trying to say Now in saying all that, I don't want my car to be a tack driver at 1000yrds so there are things that I need a professional to do. I hope that helps with what I am trying to understand
Ok Lets try this.
Each rifle is an individual just like each build.
A good smith will recognize the problems no matter how small and make the best choices for
that build in order to produce a quality product.
Being a good mechanic takes training being a master mechanic takes training and experance
plus attention to details, The same is true with Gun Smiths.
Someone that has been doing gun work for years and has the desire to make each build better
than the last is the guy that can give you the best chance of getting what you want and in
most cases exceed your expectations.
Most custom builders can guarantee sub 1/2 MOA rifles, But this doesn't meen that occasionally
they will build one that just won't do 1/2 MOA because of the barrel. The good ones will test it
and if it does not shoot they will make it good.
I can not tell you how to make all Remingtons or Winchesters shoot because they are all
different to some degree and require different things. There are basic rules for each type
of action and barrel, but they are just that "Basic" and that is what separates the groupies
from the rock stars.
At one time delivery of a custom rifle took 2+ years and $3,000+ dollars and they came
with a 1.5 MOA guarantee. now most come with a 1/2 MOA and less that 6 months delivery
at less cost. the only thing that makes the custom seem high is the cheep factory rifles
available now.
I don't know if that answered your question but I do know that you get what you pay for
and experance is part of the price.
J E CUSTOM