PPR vs. Full Custom

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    I'm in this murky, intermediate zone between going the full custom route and remaining in the 'good but not the best' rifle part of my life. In looking for a 6mm for short to medium work, say <1000-1200, I am teetering on the Pinacle Production Rifle from GAP. It seems like quite a bit of gun for $2500 so can someone tell me what I'm missing out on in the PPR that I would get in a custom gun if the same parts are chosen? It uses a Tenacity, Bartlein barrel, I'll put a Calvin Elite in it, and of course it comes with the Manners stock.
     
    It is a custom gun - the savings come on the standardization of parts and economy of scale. My outfitter in MT has one and it is VERY nice. As long as you like a 6 Creed or 6GT, you are good to go.
     
    I think if one of the "production" rifles from some of these custom shops fit what you need/want there's no downside to them and the price is an amazing deal. Going full custom is certainly worth it if there's something very specific you want/need, but if you just want something high quality that's accurate these production offerings are a steal for what you get.
     
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    I think if one of the "production" rifles from some of these custom shops fit what you need/want there's no downside to them and the price is an amazing deal. Going full custom is certainly worth it if there's something very specific you want/need, but if you just want something high quality that's accurate these production offerings are a steal for what you get.
    Okay this is what I was thinking. the alternative to the PPR would be an ARC Nucleus with a Bartlein pre-fit from Straight Jacket in 6GT. I'd probably throw it in a Bravo or something equivalent. I prefer the Nucleus to the Tenacity, and I like being able to screw on a new barrel easily when I burn the first one up. But man, that PPR is a great deal on a complete rife from some of the best in the biz.
     
    I think the only thing you get by going custom would be choice in components. I wouldn't go custom to build the same rifle GAP is offering at a very competitive price. If you want a different stock or action etc then custom makes sense. Performance-wise I would expect them to perform similarly.
     
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