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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 9, 2012 14:23:05 GMT -5
Funny thing is, I have a little over a grand in my 500 Maximum and we did all the work ourselves (and I went with low dollar Ruger grips). Price list as follows: Base Ruger Max = 650 Bisley Kit = 180 Hard-chrome= 150 Bowen Rear = 90 Barrel blank = 80 Ruger Grips= 40 Belt Mountain Pin = $25 Total = 1,215 As you can see, mine is clean but certainly nowhere near best grade: So I totally get why these guys charge what they charge. When you add up component cost, the time it takes to convert 'em, the headaches of having an FFL, and the liability insurance most carry, there are easier ways to make money. -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by whitworth on Mar 9, 2012 14:47:19 GMT -5
Rub it in, Lee!!
That Maximum of yours is fantastic! Just wish I had the skills to do the same.....
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 9, 2012 14:53:54 GMT -5
Thanks Whit. Hopefully folks will see why a $2,500 - $3,000 Max isn't a bad deal. We put a lot of hours into mine and I still had to spend $1,200 in parts (and if you'll notice, I got a good deal on the base gun). With what Jack had to do for bluing prep work, grips, and engraving on yours, he easily spent twice as much time as we did on mine. -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 9, 2012 14:56:04 GMT -5
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Post by whitworth on Mar 9, 2012 15:02:56 GMT -5
Too slow, you need a lighter bullet..... ;D ;D
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Post by Lee Martin on Mar 9, 2012 15:12:54 GMT -5
So even though the gun tears ragged little holes with 525's through a 1:18", I need even faster twist for a much lighter bullet. Defies logic, but I got it Whit..... -Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by whitworth on Mar 9, 2012 15:47:40 GMT -5
So even though the gun tears ragged little holes with 525's through a 1:18", I need even faster twist for a much little bullet. Defies logic, but I got it Whit..... -Lee www.singleactions.comHahaha! Exactly! I wonder what all of us are going to do about our slow twist rates. I know, send me all of your guns, they are useless! Hey, might as well try. ;D
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Post by whitworth on Mar 10, 2012 10:31:02 GMT -5
Snapped this on the fly in my office yesterday. ;D
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Post by kings6 on Mar 10, 2012 11:18:42 GMT -5
Dang it, I keep looking at that gun and I may have to add Jack to my Quest gun list!
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Post by steve on Mar 10, 2012 12:10:38 GMT -5
You should and Jack to your quest Robb. I've been to his shop, they put out some really trick stuff.
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