Ya, have you seen the prices on classifieds lately? It takes 3 days & 400 bumps just to get a "I'll take it" anymore. Ask Jeff (300FAG) he is the bump master.
Ok, good buddy.. ole pal, when you taking us Elk hunting?
slg888,
You & my mom just got back from Arby's & you're drinkin Old Milwaukee again, ain't ya??
I think for some rifle nuts, the process of building a custom rifle is the majority of the fun. Learning about what works and what won't, and then applying it all with some measure of success is what makes their wheels go 'round. For others, it may be only the end resut that is of concern. They only want to be the racecar driver, not the mechanic, not the engineer.
I kinda see these Greybull rifles as the "crate engines" of the rifle market. The homework is done by someone with experience, the parts are optimized to work well together, and the turnkey performance is guaranteed. That well-built, yet expensive crate engine may be perfect for the man who wants to bolt it in and run, but it may hold little interest for the grease-monkey who dreams about camshaft specs, intake manifolds, and stretching his dollars. He wants to build his own from the bottom up, even if it might not turn out as nicely as that high-end engine he could have ordered with a phone call. Perhaps one day he has the means but no longer has the time, and it is then that he appreciates a turnkey engine for what it is. At that point, it may sound like a bargain.
300MAG Did you also ask Mr. Near to give you a breakdown on why his scope mounts are $300-$500? How about a breakdown of the parts which go into a Nightforce scope which makes them worth $1500+?
No manufacturer owes you or anyone else that kind of information. This is America, you're free to spend or not spend your money as you see fit.
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