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Old 11-22-2012, 11:20 AM
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PH or Encore frame with stocks at Buds= $332-$442
SMI Douglas Premium smokeless barrel in 50 or 45=$475
Bergara BP only Barrel $180-220ish

Encore SS in a complete BP ONLY 50cal rifle from Buds=$783-$836

Seems to me its very possible to save money or get a better overall package for a similar price. I wouldn't call it a kit unless you consider all PHs and Encores kits since its a switch barrel platform. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to swap out barrels/stocks or add common upgrades.

I think the term custom is more accurate and custom complete builds from DSS are $2500 for the T/Cs. Now the savings is huge in comparison but performance is very similar.
http://www.dsscustomguns.com/custom_...leloaders.aspx
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