Questions like this are always subjective. I mean why even hunt when buying meat is even cheaper?
It's all about choices.............
MtnHtr
Yes indeedie! However many "factory-made rifles" are sloppily constructed with "cheap" mass-produced barrels, stocks, and other materials.
Custom "anything" usually includes the BEST PARTS and BEST FINISHES and BEST ACCESSORIES available.
When building a "custom" rifle (
very relative of course), I've never known anyone who wanted to build a mediocre rifle with mediocre parts and craftsmanship.