Originally Posted by
Gm54-120
Actually Hankins has a base SML using a Boyds stock. Pillar bedding is pretty much mandatory with that stock. Stocks like McMillain it isn't required since they come with ether bedding blocks or pillars already.
The Ultimate stocks are pillar bedded, but not with bedding blocks. One member shooter you know of, just had his Ultimate changed to bedding blocks.
He stocks barrels and actions as far as i know. How many really isn't relevant in defining custom vs production. He appears to have settled on Brux for the most part now and uses Rem700 actions for his standard rifle.
Does UF still stock Howa 1500 actions and the barrels for them?
No. Remington 700 actions.
NULA has used a Douglas barrel for as long as im aware. They have used the same action for the model 20 aka M209 since day 1.
So by your definition its
a production rifle if bought in the standard configuration. You would need to include the Gunwerks rifle too with that broad of a definition.
Only available in 50cal and the options are very limited. Fluting, stock and scopes
IMO...... you should be able to shoot your NULA, using BP or BPS in any match as a limited production rifle. I'd stand by the Gunwerks standard rifle, only if it is shot with BP or BPS, as a limited production rifle. The rifle Hankins builds as his standard, no options, using BP or BPS is a limited production build. As well as the Ultimate BP Xpress. I'll also throw the Knight 500 in using BP or BPS, as a limited produced rifle.
Also, I'm inclined to believe.... each one of those manufacturers has an FFL Manufacturer's license, each carrying a TON of liability insurance. Each one of these mentioned manufacturers provide an owners manual, which indicates maximum charges. IMO and I agree, these standard rifles from said manufacturers are limited production rifles, with none of these manufacturers flooding the market like mass produced rifles.
When you take an Omega, rework the action and put a barrel other than standard on it, its custom. When you take used or new parts, assemble them as a "one of a kind" rifle, its custom. If you take a standard .50cal rifle and change the barrel to a .45cal, its custom.
However, IMO when you take a Rem700ml and just upgrade to the nose/bolt kit, it does not make it a custom rifle. Nor does changing the trigger spring or hinge pin in an Encore platform rifle, nor does the simple exchange of a trigger system.
Not saying I'm right or wrong.