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    New guy, custom build

    Great advice Punisher. I'm a tinkerer too. I'm also afraid that this will not be the last of customs as the bug has bit pretty hard... The four other "tactical" rifles I own are B&C and I may try sending one off for in letting by Badger to give them a try. Thanks again.
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    New guy, custom build

    Thanks Pusher! I'll check em out. By the way, part of what started this obsession was one of the rifles built by Mark at SAC. I have had thoughts of sending him some work via my other rifles and their bolt knobs. He said turnaround was 2-3 days. I drool over some of the rigs he has...
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    New guy, custom build

    Thank you. Y'all are the best!
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    New guy, custom build

    Makes sense guys. Do the AICS mags single stack? What is the difference in the two? Assume the PTG is beefier?
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    New guy, custom build

    I thought someone might say that. They are worth it huh?
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    New guy, custom build

    Yessir, will do. This smith is an open book and is very transparent so far. I am happy about that, and will stay sharp about the process. Yes, I'd rather ask silly questions here, and be corrected...than have an issue with my rifle. Thanks!
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    New guy, custom build

    Thanks Punisher. That is exactly what I was looking for as far as input. I have four rifles with Wyatt's now, I bought that bottom metal simply for drop in fit. This is my first ground up custom build and I was curious. I appreciate it. I know my stock choice is not high end so to...
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    New guy, custom build

    Thank you! Other than that, do the mags load about the same?
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    New guy, custom build

    Thnak you. I went with .308 as I am new to reloading and felt like this gave me a great platform to start both the custom build and the reloading aspect. Badger bottom metal or Wyatt's??? What are the pros and cons of each?
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    New guy, custom build

    I have been reading the forums for awhile now and you all have gotten me addicted to these bolt guns, not that I wasn't before I came here... My local gunsmith is buuilding me my first custom .308. The components are: Trued R700 Badger knob Bartlein barrel with very large contour...