I'm curious as to what limitations there are for how custom a rifle you folks are able to build/assemble? Specifically I ask because the idea I have in mind would require completely custom machining a rail, stock adapter, and/or receiver. Or is this more a question of how much I want to spend and how long it takes me to run out of money?
The general gist of what I'm looking for is some species of scout rifle:
*bolt action .308 capable of top feeding and with open vertical access to ejection port/magwell.
*Detachable box magazine, compatible with AI magazines.
*19" threaded barrel.
*Compatible with AR stocks, which may require some weird science.
*picatinny rail forestock.
I am working on the design right now before getting my heart set on particulars, to see if would even look halfway decent as a 3D model before getting into the issue of balance and weight and cost, but I wanted to ask to see if there's anything that jumps out as being unfeasible and/or stupid. I'm sure I'm probably not the first guy to ask about stuff like putting an AR stock onto a boltgun, or making a unique rail, or making a scout rifle. It will be a while before I get the design to the point of being able to send a formal email and start asking intelligent questions, so I just wanted to ask here as other people might be interested in the answers.
Thanks, see you after the holidays.