I still think a Savage is a viable option.
It will also leave you a much larger margin for quality optics than any custom will. Quality optics are a HUGE part of being competitive, because if you can't see the target you will never hit it. The clearer the glass, the better you can see small changes at distance and judge mirage.
All you will really need to do to the Savage is have it bedded. They are a very good rifle out of the box, and the last match I went to (spectator, checking out gear) had several Savage's at the line and they did well. If Team Savage can win with them at Bisley, than they are definitely capable of being competitive.
For $3000 you can get a Savage and a NightForce and have a very competitive rifle.
Last time I called around and priced having a full custom rig built most prices were in the $2800 to $4000 range without optics. Then add $1500-$2000 for optics and mounts and things start adding up fast.
Even just components aren't cheap, Action:$1000-1200, Barrel:$300-$400, Stock:$250-$600, Trigger:$200-$250, add labor and you have spent some serious cash. Even just components will be $1750 at the minimum for good brands.
Prices from Kelby's for complete rifle:
Panda - $3000
Kodiak - $3100
Grizzly II - $3150
Not that custom rigs aren't worth the money, because they are. They are just a lot of dough.
It will also leave you a much larger margin for quality optics than any custom will. Quality optics are a HUGE part of being competitive, because if you can't see the target you will never hit it. The clearer the glass, the better you can see small changes at distance and judge mirage.
All you will really need to do to the Savage is have it bedded. They are a very good rifle out of the box, and the last match I went to (spectator, checking out gear) had several Savage's at the line and they did well. If Team Savage can win with them at Bisley, than they are definitely capable of being competitive.
For $3000 you can get a Savage and a NightForce and have a very competitive rifle.
Last time I called around and priced having a full custom rig built most prices were in the $2800 to $4000 range without optics. Then add $1500-$2000 for optics and mounts and things start adding up fast.
Even just components aren't cheap, Action:$1000-1200, Barrel:$300-$400, Stock:$250-$600, Trigger:$200-$250, add labor and you have spent some serious cash. Even just components will be $1750 at the minimum for good brands.
Prices from Kelby's for complete rifle:
Panda - $3000
Kodiak - $3100
Grizzly II - $3150
Not that custom rigs aren't worth the money, because they are. They are just a lot of dough.