Who would you have built a quality rifle?

[powdahound76]

Or a bushnell DMR III that while not ZCO, is pretty darn good for under $1500.

And take 2 classes.

 

[hafejd30]

I went on the high end to buffer my estimate high.

You can spec a defiance up there, you can spec a Borden up there. Bat HR is a great lapua repeater action and can be specked up to that price range. Plenty of people told op how cheap they could build a rifle. I wanted to show that that quote is still high with selecting some of the most expensive parts and a pricier smith job.

Agreed!

I would tell the OP. You can build an entire setup with a decent optic included for $7k. If you shop in the px you can top it with a ZCO if you do it right

Personally I’d start with spending my money on:

- Barreled action: this is the heart of your gun. A solid action and solid barrel will make or break the system

- Optic: buy a forever optic to start. Wether is NF/SB/ZCO/Khales etc. The optic can always follow the upgrades to the gun

- If you want to cut the cost then cut on the stock/chassis. A KRG bravo would give you everything you need for a lot less money. Then upgrade in the future

If you “NEED” the AI chassis and want a bullet proof $7k system. Then spend the money on the real deal.

@TheBigCountry and @kthomas have some good points above

 

[TheBigCountry]

Or a bushnell DMR III that while not ZCO, is pretty darn good for under $1500.

And take 2 classes.

Lack of illumination kills it for me on that one. I’d get a used LRTSi or the DMRII-i if I was ballin on a budget.

 

[TheBigCountry]

Not a bad option either.

The OP really needs to be more transparent about what he/she wants to accomplish with the rifle, and what the objectives are.

We can spec out a rifle from $1500 to $10,000, if we have no real parameters to work with. There's quite a spectrum to rifles.

Exactly. I’ve wanted an AI for a long time, but I can’t justify it, yet, based on I’ve never been behind one, and the upfront cost. It may happen one day.

I went the easy route of the Origin spun up by Keystone with a Krieger, the Bravo with a TT, topped it with a DMRII-i when Midway was blowing them out, and it does everything I need. It’s not the new hotness, but the damn thing shoots and I had money left over to buy more ammo.

 

[Bradu]

If I was looking to have a custom rifle built and was a patient person, Tac ops would be my first choice. Most likely, Longrifles inc. will be building my next rifle though.

 

[hafejd30]

If I was looking to have a custom rifle built and was a patient person, Tac ops would be my first choice. Most likely, Longrifles inc. will be building my next rifle though.

LRI is an excellent option. I’ve had a few things done there. Great work, excellent communication, keep you up to date on exactly where your item is and very quick turn around time

 

[SCGunner84]

If you act fast ARC has a killer sale of their stuff right now. Nucleus $725 I think, and I just picked up an archimedes for $825. Sale goes through tomorrow I believe.

 

[DJL2]

If I was looking to have a custom rifle built and was a patient person, Tac ops would be my first choice. Most likely, Longrifles inc. will be building my next rifle though.

It’s funny how I went from “I’d never wait months on a Smith!” to “Only six months? Sign me up!”

 

[2c1fr]

For 7K it better be fucking awesome

 

[Keith Maggard]

GA Precision would be my go to.