Cost of a Custom Rifle with Glass

[GAHunterJim]

To my way of thinking, I spend well over $4k/year on ammo for my bolt guns, and I don't even want to know how much time shooting and dry firing. A $4k scope isn't expensive in the long haul if you're actually getting out there and using it. To each their own of courseI

 

[GAHunterJim]

Well, I guess how much you shoot factors into the equation...what scope do you use?

 

[Sanford338]

Elk long ranging with a Bat 3 lug in .338 edge...big thunder !View attachment 457100

IMHO that's not really hunting… but that's just me. I enjoy hiking and walking and camping. Horseback riding and 4 wheeling to spike camp, all about being outdoors, but like I said that's me…

 

[Euler]

Well, I guess how much you shoot factors into the equation...what scope do you use?

My main squeezes currently are from Zero Compromise and Tangent Theta.

 

[Barehandlineman11]

My main squeezes currently are from Zero Compromise and Tangent Theta.

Only two i buy any more

 

[GAHunterJim]

My main squeezes currently are from Zero Compromise and Tangent Theta.

Have you tried March?

 

[Barehandlineman11]

I have theyre nice scopes

 

[memtb]

I really like what Weatherby is doing in Sheridan these days! I'm going to see if I can get a tour when I'm passing through this May. I drive a Chevy BTW.

I'll likely never own a Weatherby…..but, one of these days, I may cross the hill, drop into Sheridan and take a look! memtb

 

[memtb]

The last 40 years of improvements in the bullets, Optics, and rifle components, have all contributed to add another 400 - 500 yards on the far end of a make able long distance shot. Just better days for all hunters.

No doubt, it's a lot easier…..for we novices! But, in the right hands…..some of the old stuff can work. And without a scope! memtb

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[Mark37082]

The good news is scopes are easily added to the rifle after you have it built. My way of thinking is spend the money to get the best action possible for your purposes. It is the heart of your rifle and should last a lifetime. Stocks can be changed relatively easily, but are critical to the fit and feel of the rifle. Barrels are consumable, but probably are the most important component for achieving desired accuracy. Triggers are right up there in importance, but I personally could not discern the difference between a special and a diamond in a hunting appropriate weight. Based on my lack of skill or experience in the area of gunsmith work, I believe selecting a high quality GS is also one of the most important things to consider when going full custom.

 

[GAHunterJim]

I'll likely never own a Weatherby…..but, one of these days, I may cross the hill, drop into Sheridan and take a look! memtb

You must be on the other side of the Bighorns! I've seen you at the Campfire, I'm 257Bob there, joined in 2003.

 

[Euler]

Have you tried March?

No. I don't care much for their reticle selection. Up until the release of the 4.5-28 High Master, I wasn't interested in their reputation of shallow depth of field/finicky parallax and tight eyebox. The small amount that I've looked into them more recently I've found that they tend to sit longer on the secondary market and not hold value very well. All those things combined have kept me away.

I'm sure they have a design somewhere in the pipeline that I'll end up grabbing, but nothing currently that interests me.

 

[GAHunterJim]

No. I don't care much for their reticle selection. Up until the release of the 4.5-28 High Master, I wasn't interested in their reputation of shallow depth of field/finicky parallax and tight eyebox. The small amount that I've looked into them more recently I've found that they tend to sit longer on the secondary market and not hold value very well. All those things combined have kept me away.

I'm sure they have a design somewhere in the pipeline that I'll end up grabbing, but nothing currently that interests me.

Good to know, thanks!

 

[asd9055]

I'll likely never own a Weatherby…..but, one of these days, I may cross the hill, drop into Sheridan and take a look! memtb

I own a few, made in US, W. Germany, Japan, they are all shooters. Don't have a WY one.