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Why, when someone asks about buying a new RIFLE everyone immediatelly jumps in with their fav chambering???

Now the chambering is very important but it is only one part of the complet rifle system. But noone talks about fit, sights, stock etc!

Just wondering.
 
Gibbs505 said:
Why, when someone asks about buying a new RIFLE everyone immediatelly jumps in with their fav chambering???

Now the chambering is very important but it is only one part of the complet rifle system. But noone talks about fit, sights, stock etc!

Just wondering.
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You're right, people should identify what they want in a gun, fit, stock material, monte carlo or straight, barrel length, sights etc. and then go and buy it in .308.;)
 
mylesrom said:
308's are great also....
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Hey, don't forget the 7mm-08 or the venerable 6.5x55mm... ;)



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6.5x55 sverige all the way:rockOn:
Don't even think of buying anything else:p


Gibbs505 said:
fit, sights, stock etc
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Don't bother, they can be changed, adapted, or you'll get used and won't care about it after a while:D You'll like that cartridge so much:p
 
.223 rem... oh wait what are we talking about, i like the looks of those full stocked cz's one of those in 6.5 swede would be the coolest thing since .223 rem, i like my .223
 
Usually you decide what game you are after and approximate range you will attempt to shoot it at. Then you buy a rifle that fits you or is something you can make fit. Then you shoot the crap out of it so you can hit what you are shooting at for a clean kill. That is the process pretty much as I understand it. Feel free to correct me if I am mistook. In the process of making all of my rifles fit me better so they are more comfy to shoot and dissipate kick a little better as well. Easiest way to figure that out is to start a thread.....
 
"...Its the cool factor that counts..." It's only 'cool' if it shoots accurately. Nothing else matters.
"...noone talks about..." If the guy is asking about an off-the-shelf commercial hunting rifle, there's not much stock fit or stock, um, options to discuss. The length of pull is a standard set in the factory and the only other option is wood or synthetic. The guy usually asks what scope to put on it too.
 
Those of us who have fallen into the custom rifle trap know that there is much more to a rifle than make and model. Some questions that might come up are:

Should the barrel be cut rifled or buttoned? Why? Should the barrel steel be stainless or chrome-moley? Why? What contour is best for caliber? Why? How long should it be? What is the best crown for the application?

Should I go wood or synthetic? Why? If wood what type? If synthetic, what materials make the best hunting stock or target stock? Should the stock be two piece or one? Why? What style of bedding? Cross bolts? Where should the sling swivels be mounted? What type of swivels are best for my application?

Iron Sight? If so open or aperture? If open, express or a V notch? Should it be scoped? Where and how should the scope be mounted? Should the mounts be QD?

What type of trigger should I have? Can I get a two stage trigger? Can I get a release trigger? Do I want a 3 pound trigger or a 2 ounce trigger?

Do I need a muzzle break?

Does the magazine need to be adapted to the cartridge? Should it be blind, floor plate of DBM? If a bolt action - is there an advantage of push feed or CRF for my application? Single shot or repeater? Should the action be round or square?

Do I want a carry sling or a shooting sling? Do I want a sling that is suitable for both?

When I had my .375 built, I knew what the rifle would look like before I chose the cartridge - and actually the choice of cartridge was last minute due to a deal I got on the barrel - otherwise it would of been a .460 G&A rather than a .375 Ultra.
 
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