Point of diminishing returns?

[Winny94]

So I've seen guys on here invest $1500-$2500 into a rifle and have it shoot .3-.6 MOA. I've also seen guys drop $5000-$8000 on a rifle and get marginally better accuracy (or sometimes not even sub .5 MOA).

My question for those who drop the serious coin; what justifies the difference in your opinion? Aesthetics, bragging rights, uniqueness, customer service, weight, materials, etc?

 

[supratt96]

All the above, plus consistency, reliability, durability and pride of ownership.

 

[sawgunner2001]

This was hashed out in another thread recently.

Click me

 

[supratt96]

I left out value retention.

 

[Keyrock]

My friend has a Savage 12 in 6BR with an affordable scope.

My setup is substantially more expensive, a Tubb with a Premier 5x25.

We both get the same accuracy. Sometimes .5, sometimes .2.

I like knowing that I'm the only variable. I can't blame my rifle or scope. Most of the time it's frustrating, but every once in a while it's very rewarding.

 

[IrishWind]

Depends. For a hobby shooter, I'm sure there is a cutoff point based on their wallet. But for a serious competitor or professional marksmen (AKA Sniper) every 1/10 MOA that can be 'paid for' will have a worth to.

 

[Hairball]

I would argue that there are several "hobby" shooters that have rather large bank accounts and when they want to purchase their next "hobby rifle" money is not an issue so they purchase what they want. More of a needs and wants argument really, do you need it, do you want it, or do you need and want it. The majority of my collection is what I would call middle of the road price wise but I did purchase a few that cost more than the others. I always wanted an AI so when the opportunity came along that I could purchase an AX, I did so not because I needed it but because I wanted it. As I am not a professional shooter, all of my purchases are "want's" so for me it comes down to how bad do I want it.

 

[damoncali]

You can spend a ton on a scope which won't add a lick of accuracy. When you see $1500 customs compared to $8k customs, it tends to be the case that the $1500 rifle doesn't include glass, and the $8k includes a March or some such. It's hard to spend more than $4k on a rifle (less scope) without getting into the "art" category.

 

[MetroJethro]

I agree with Hairball. I am not a professional shooter, however as my discretionary funds increased, so did the price point of my "wants". Also, I have had several factory (Remmy, Kimber, Savage) rifles that have had some serious issues, and I just got tired of dealing with poor QC.