That is actually a pretty easy question to answer. It is not really subjectice. But is actually more factual. High quality can be broken down into 3 basic categories.

1. Quality of hand craftsmanship of the builder.
a. Wood to metal fit(not for asthetics, but for firearm tightness).
b. Bedding of the action, and barrel.
c. Fitting the stock exactly to the shooter.
d. Hand picking the strongest components, and fitting those components.
e. All the other things(too numerous to mention) a builder does.

2. Quality of Materials.
a. Buying the best hand made barrel.
b. Buying a swamped barrel for better sight picture and handling.
c. Quality trigger.
d. Quality lock.
e. Quality acccessories.........and on and on................
f. NO PLASTIC

3. Aesthetics.
a. Pride of ownership.
b. Beautiful craftsmanship, and metal to wood fit.
c. Beautiful wood, or top notch synthetics if synthetics is your thing.
d. NO PLASTIC
e. All strong metal parts, with a nice finish.

I did not address accuracy for one reason. Accuracy is a result. Not something you can jut add into a rifle. And with the proper build then you can bet accuracy is there. However the accuracy that is there is the important accuracy. And that is the accuracy and dependability needed when the shot is on the line at a nice buck or a big fat doe. Alot of rifles shoot accurately off the bench. But can the hunter shoot the rifle accurately in field conditions?? That is the real test. And a hand built rifle that was built exactly for the user will be more accurate than a guy who just picks up a different rifle to hunt with everyday off the shelf. If you know and shoot that one custom rifle all the time you will become an expert with that one piece of equipment when it counts(not on the bench-who cares about bench groups-NOT ME). Field accuracy is what I care about.

The best part. Is Pride of Ownership. And that is a very important part of it. Not because you want to show it off, although you probably will. But because you will truly be better with that weapon. I really belive that. That is how it has worked for me. Tom.