RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

ejpaul1,
BTW, Have you priced a Weatherby MK V lately?;)

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

We have one a garts for 900 in 300 win mag in boulder. I love the gun and wouldnt mind having it, but on this meager Municipal salary, I would be better suited to a vanguard synthetic or another remington 700 SPS. EJ

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

Actually SWAMPMAN, the mark V's are going for around 1150 to 1200 but this one has been sitting on the shelf for like 7 months. I think that is the only reason it is sooo cheap. I dont do competition shooting so a more affordable rifle would do just as well for me as a spoting goods store offering. EJ

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

ejpaul1,
I was just pointing out that a Weatherby MK V is around 1200 dollars. 1800 is not too far a stretch from there. I do understand about purchasing a more reasonable rifle, however, I am notorious for buying, selling and trading to get just what I want. I just settled on the realization that if I was to get exactly what I want, I needed to have it built. In the long run, it will save me money.:D

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

Swampman, your definatly a more knowledgable and seasoned hunter than I. I started with a remington 7400 270 and when I traded it for the remington 700 30-06, I thought I was in heaven. So for the more discerning hunter such as yourslelf, this would probably be a swingin deal! What would you buy yer pal who already has capable elk and deer rifles? EJ

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

Ok which Remington or Weatherby is worth 1800 with a scope. Please tell me?

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

Hmmm, I think it is all relative. I would be fine with a $199 luepold 3X9X40 on a weatherby vanguard 7mm Mag. That is roughly 600 bucks before taxes. I currently shoot a humble 700ADL with a Nikon prostaff scope. I think it is great but my only basis of comparison is a semi auto remington and a simmons 50 wal mart scope. EJ

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

ejpaul1,
With regards to what to buy a very good friend(I read hunting buddy as well), I'll have to think about that one. I wouldn't buy a rifle though. Most experienced hunters really are picky about their "shootin irons", I won't even let my wife buy me one for a gift unless I handle it first. I guess I'd be tempted to buy a really nice set of optics(read scope or binoculars) While I'm still picky about these, I think a really nice scope or binoculars can be bought to fit anyone's use requirements providing you know how he hunts/what he hunts. Just a thought.:eek:BTW, hae a great Memorial day weekend!:D

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

Have a good one SWampman!

RE: Custom rifle for $1800.00 ?
 

Yeah, even a rich dude has a tough time justifying 6 grand for a gun. I have a pal who has way too much money (trustfunder) drives a porsche and wont drop more than a grand on a set up. He says theyre just as dead with cheap stuff as expensive. EJ