Author Topic: Soliciting suggestions for custom gun (Read 647 times)

peecay · « **on:** April 17, 2003, 01:13:57 PM »

I have been looking at the TC for years and finally decided to jump in. My initial purchase will be used for deer this fall and I am thinking .25-06. Having read much of the forum I am thinking the best thing would be to just slurge for a custom barrel and laminate stock up front. I am looking for suggestions on where to go to order such a gun with the best insurance that it will be an accurate shooter. Any other suggestions are welcome also.

Hi-Wall · « **Reply #1 on:** April 17, 2003, 01:57:12 PM »

Great to have you, in the club.
I would suggest a Bullbery or virgin valley barrel and one of their stock sets. I shoot a .280 AI in a 28" bull by virgin valley. I also have a laminated stock by Boyds. With a pillar bedded and floated forearm I get 1/2" groups and 3200 fps out of a 140 nosler Partition. It is devastating on deer. I also have a .25-06 AI in a Fox ridge barrel a find with the 120 Nosler it to is great if the range is under 300. I am in the process of replacing my 26" 209x50 barrel with a custom 30" barrel to burn 150 grains of 777. Hope this helps. :-)

Bullseye · « **Reply #2 on:** April 17, 2003, 05:44:32 PM »

If you want a 25-06, I would suggest buying a factory frame and barrel unless you just want something custom. All my Encore and Contender stuff is plain old factory flavor and it shoots fine and comes with a much lower price tag and lead time.

joeyb · « **Reply #3 on:** April 18, 2003, 11:42:36 AM »

Peecay,
If you go custom I would do it soon. You are probably looking at least 12-14 weeks for a custom barrel and or frame. I have a complete rifle in 270 Win ordered from VVCG at the moment. I waited for years it seems before deciding to get an Encore. When I did decide I wanted something special so thats why I chose to order from VVCG. Not cheap but I am sure I will be very happy. Good luck on your quest! Let us know what you decide on.

Joey

peecay · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2003, 12:00:41 PM »

Thanks for the help so far. I was mostly concerned by what I was reading about bad barrels from TC. Is this just an occasional thing? Reading various sites makes it seem kinda frequent. Of course who makes a big fuss about a barrel that performs up to your expectations?
I do hope to decide what to order by next week.
I will keep my eye on this forum although not this weekend as Qwest has fouled my home dialup account. I will check back in Monday.
Thanks again for the help.