Having a rifle built check list

Man oh man ....
watching the money fly away :/
Seater
Die
Bushings
PMA tool
Harrols rings
NF scope
Bore guide
Cleaning rods
Patches
Brushes
Bullets
Powder
Primers
DAMN .... 3k+

Then there is the rifle .....
30cal, bat ds, jewell
bart (?), McMillan stock (?)
Gunsmith:
Brian Buttrick
Plainfield Precession,
Shelby NC.

 

Men and boys, the only difference is the price of their toys.

 

What's the goal?

My current project is a lot cheaper but I'm not looking to win matches.

 

Probably just because he can.

 

It's only "green paper" and you can't take it with you when you pass on.

The guy who wins in the end is the one with the most "toys" or in my case the most ground hog safari's.

 

I don't know but I don't think I would spend that much on cleaning and reloading if my motivation was "because I can".

No knock intended, I'm just curious and I hope it does it for you, however you define "it".

 

JMayo, the only thing I see missing is brass and a hornady modified case for measuring chamber. Next time give more details about the build. I always like to see what other guys spend their cash on parts. I’m assuming it’s a benchrest rifle, not fclass or high power. Good luck with your build.
Jason

 

Some have a Harley Davidson in the drive.
I have br rifles !
The brass will go to DJ soon.
I'll measure them after shooting to get the shoulder bump.
Details about the build ? I'll let Brian do his thing. It'll be a shooter I'm sure of that.

 

Rifles are cheaper than children

 

Wives too!

 

I kept track of the costs on my first build. Never again.

 

When i get a guy wanting to get into benchrest and he asks the cost i just say $10k and youll be set enough to compete right up with the top

 

There was a Nightforce in that list too!

 

Just think..3yrs ago I started from scratch.. Ground up ....
That really stung !

Yeah that's 2300 by itself ...

 

.....and 10k really isn’t that bad if compared to a motor cycle, boat, or god forbid a race car!!!

 

Or an airplane.

 

If it floats, flies or wears a skirt.....it’s cheaper to rent!

A friend tried to get me to join his Country Club when I retired. I suck at golf. They wanted a $50,000 (non refundable) down payment and $2000 a month fee. I got into shooting instead. I think I’m saving money. I’m definitely having more fun and the people are nicer!

 

Don't forget the gun case..............it never ends.

 

Damnit man... ...

 

Bolt fluting and bigger bolt knob. This is fun!!