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Starting from a blank to build a custom
« on: January 22, 2005, 07:05:01 AM »
Guys,

What do you think about purchasing a quality blank at your favorite caliber (at a good price if you can find it) like Lilja, Hart, Shilen, Douglas, etc. and having it converted (Cut to Length Install lug and locking bolts, chambered, cut, crowned and drilled & taped for scope or sights) by a competent gunsmith/machinist to fit an Encore?  Advantages, disadvantages? Any thoughts?

I think total price would be less than or equal to OTT, Van Horn, Bullberry, SSK, others, but more than Standard TC or custom FoxRidge.
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Starting from a blank to build a custom
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2005, 08:08:29 AM »
OTT will do your own blank for you. Biggest problem I see with not having a good smith do one is getting a good weld on the lug. (cracking problems) But have seen it even on the pro's
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