jamie eaton
Well-Known Member
I thought this was about factory rifles . Seems like most are talking more about creating a custom .
It is, but I don't think I've had a factory rifle that I loved everything about it and didn't want to change something about it.I thought this was about factory rifles . Seems like most are talking more about creating a custom .
This is the move. My customs were replaced by tikkas in aftermarket stocks. It would be nice if they came with a perfect factory stock but neither does anything else that's not customIt's hard to disagree with any of the feedback. Every factory rifle I shoulder either makes me smile or frown based on fit and feel. I probably should have listed "All of the Above", but that would get all the votes. This is where customs shine. I keep telling myself to buy a Tikka. However, I just can't seem to get over the factory stock. Their actions are smooth and triggers can be upgraded with plenty of aftermarket support. I shoulder one and I frown. Maybe I should just buy a Tikka barreled action and go from there, or just sell a kidney and go full bore custom again…
I agree. I think one could take a $2k budget for a rifle not including rings,bases, and scope or other accessories and he good. I think the last 700 I bought was somewhere around $700 and I changed the stock and trigger and have a shooter for less than $2000.You basically get what you pay for IMO. There is nothing wrong with paying under $2k for a factory rifle and putting it to use. However, there seems to be a couple of things that just are not up to snuff in these rifles.