By the way my .338 Edge is very loud. (double up ear protection at the range) . On smaller cartridges you can usually get by without a brake.
I think that you misunderstood me. The difference between a quality barrel and a so-so barrel isn't that great of a difference.
I have a Broughton on my .338 and one on my 7mm project.
I just think some people are underestimating the cost of putting together a rifle. Heck, just price a McMillan stock nowadays.
Here's an example of one gunsmith's shop prices.
Shop Rate: Per man-hour (pro-rated by Tenths of an hour) $45.00
Machine Rate: Per man-hour (pro-rated by Tenths of an hour) $85.00
Detailed Written Appraisal: $45.00
Minimum Charge Per Gun: None
Check Headspace: (may be Extra for Wildcat Cartridges) $25.00
Chamber Cast $25.00
Remove Stuck Round/Case: (Plus $25.00 per hour for Live Round) Shop Rate
Lap Barrell: Hand Lapping Shop Rate
Barrel Liner Installation: (Does Not include cost of Parts/Materials) Machine Rate
Cut & Crown Barrel (Does Not include cost of Parts/Materials) $50.00
Re-Crown Barrel $25.00
Fit and Chamber Barrel to Action (Includes Barrel Set-backs, Does Not include Parts/Materials) $150.00
Pre-Threaded Barrel Instalation and Headspacing: (Does Not Include cost of Parts/Materials) $75.00
Lapping Bolt Lugs (Does Not include Barrel Set-back or Re-Headspace) Shop Rate
Bold Handle Modification (Forging, Welding, etc. Does Not include cost of Parts/Materials) $100.00
Bolt Face Laping & Fire Pin Hole Re-Sizing (Does Not include cost of barrel Setback or Headspacing) $50.00
Safety Instalation on Bolt Shroud: Dakota/Gentry/Win M70 Type (Does Not include cost of Parts/Materials) $100.00
Safety Installation on Bolt Shroud: Mark II/Beuhler Type (Does Not include cost of Parts/Materials) $45.00
Safety Instalation on Bolt Shroud: Chapman Swing Type (Does Not include cost of Parts/Materials) $55.00
Trigger Adjustment/Installation: (Does Not include cost of Parts/Materials) $80.00
Muzzle Brake Installation: KDF Inc. brake, Unless otherwise specified (Does Not include cost of Brake. Includes Fit & Finish to match existing gun apearance) $80.00
Receiver Ring/Rear Bridge: Recontour/True-up (Includes matching original gun finish appearance) $80.00
Blueprint Action: True up Front Ring Face, Bolt Lugs, Bolt Face, Oversize Barrel Threads (May need new barrel), Set Minimum headspace, Polish Chamber etc... (Does Not Include cost of parts) $500.00
Sling Swivel Instalation: Barrel Band (Does Not include cost of parts) Shop Rate
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