The biggest single problem I've had was in terms of accuracy, and I mean near minute-of-foot accuracy. It was horrendous, and I think the pistol grip is misshapen as well, and the oil-type stock finish wouldn't protect the stock from an April shower around here.

Best-quality custom bolt guns offer better fit, finish and finishes, better tolerances, better quality wood (or non-wood!), better stock designs, fittings, etc. You're paying also for the experience of a single artisan of team of artisans, and the consistency of the finished product is much better as well. Most of these guys break-in the barrels, thoroughly test for accuracy and function, and send out only truly tested and proven products. Nothing is mass-produced or even semi-mass-produced, and it shows the minute you open the case and take delivery.

For fun, get a copy of Tom Turpin's great book, "Mastery of Wood & Metal - David Miller Company" from SCI, and you'll see what I mean.

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www.biesen.com

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