GUNWERKS

[freu1chr]

Is a gunwerks worth the $13,000 or can you do just as good with something else.

 

[NDGuy]

Is a gunwerks worth the $13,000 or can you do just as good with something else.

Tikka, few little add ons, custom stock, threaded barrel, Nightforce or SWFA scope and a can/brake can be had for like 1/5 of the cost of that and probably shoot the same.

 

[Fire_9]

Nope. Yes you can do just as good with something else at a fraction of the cost

 

[Potsie]

If you’re looking for that “bespoke” buying experience, then sure. They do build a nice rifle, and for $13k it’s a turn key package. No work on your end necessary.

For me, I’m with @NDGuy. I’ll take a tikka and some add-ons anyday. When all is said and done, I will be the limiting factor on functional shooting anyways. That $13k isn’t going to make my wind calls any better.

 

[Wild Bill]

As others have said, its the turn-key solution. However, I think you can find an action, barrel, trigger, stock, scope, brake/suppressor, etc. and have a guy like P Ham it together for quite a bit less than $13k and still have a highly functional, aesthetically pleasing lazer blaster.

I'd personally find more enjoyment and satisfaction with piecing one together with parts of my choosing.

 

[noharleyyet]

Crypto friendly...

Gunwerks Hybrid Rifle Ammunition M6019, 7LRM, 180 gr, 3025 fps, 20 Rd/Bx For Sale - Gunwerks Rifles

SPECIFICATIONS:Mfg Item Num: M6019Category: AMMO CENTERFIRECaliber: 7LRMBullet Type: HybridBullet Weight: 180 GRMuzzle Energy:Muzzle Velocity: 3025

gunwerksrifles.com

 

[cgasner1]

It’s pretty crazy what your average run of the mill smith is spinning together in his garage these days. Definitely not worth the 13k

 

[mdhunter]

They have been building long enough you would think people would be clearing out their safes and more used ones would be available.

 

[antelopedundee]

If you’re looking for that “bespoke” buying experience, then sure. They do build a nice rifle, and for $13k it’s a turn key package. No work on your end necessary.

For me, I’m with @NDGuy. I’ll take a tikka and some add-ons anyday. When all is said and done, I will be the limiting factor on functional shooting anyways. That $13k isn’t going to make my wind calls any better.

Does that include load development? You get a barrel that's half worn out? Or do they offer standard ammo and expect that every rifle they make will shoot it the same.

 

[VMHunter]

If you look at just the rifle price it is a bit more (in the grand scheme of high priced rifles) as any other of the premier builders with premium action, stock, barrel, gunsmith work, etc.

I’m not talking Tikka actions, which are nice, but I’m talking top of the line $1400-$1600 actions, $1000 barrel, $1500 stock, bottom metal, trigger, etc.

Their value add is out of the box readiness (scope + assembly + data package to 1000 yards) and their ammo that is supposed to shoot well out of any of their rifles. Buying a rifle you buy into their system/guarantee.

Is it necessary? No. Can you do the same with a Ruger American? Yep. Even the Gunwerks owner has said so. But, you’re paying for just better quality and someone figuring it all out for you.

 

[Steiny77]

A lot of money and pretty butt ugly as well.
No thanks.

 

[WVmike]

I would rather shoot great groups and hit the target with an average run of the mill rifle rather than have the best system in the world and have terrible groups and not be able to hit anything. Some things are more valuable to me in regards to shooting than the actual rifle itself like glass, trigger and not to mention myself as the shooter. That's more of a variable than the rifle itself.

 

[rjthehunter]

Gunwerks guns are expensive because they're the easy button. Buy the gun, get the data and loads with it, then they just need to practice. Takes all the fun out of it.

 

[noharleyyet]

Eff you scratch people have more $$$ than time, they're all about easy buttons...& I ain't even mad at em. Might try their ammo in the Seekins.

 

[mtmuley]

I don't have the coin. I'm good with the rifles I have and what they do. But if you can do it, do it. mtmuley

 

[noharleyyet]

I don't have the coin. I'm good with the rifles I have and what they do. But if you can do it, do it. mtmuley

...can't even buy a Shrapnel, BrentD, or Ben lamb starter kit for 13k.

 

[Potsie]

Does that include load development? You get a barrel that's half worn out? Or do they offer standard ammo and expect that every rifle they make will shoot it the same.

I think their assumption is that their rifles will shoot their ammo relatively the same. I do know they verify their rifles at 1000 yds before shipping.

Which, really is a pretty safe assumption. I’ve never seen a .308 rifle not like Fed GMM, or a 6.5 Creed not shoot with 147 gr Hornady over H4350.

 

[mtmuley]

...can't even buy a Shrapnel, BrentD, or Ben lamb starter kit for 13k.

Shrapnel is on a whole nother level. mtmuley

 

[belshawelk]

Ill put my Nosler Custom up against it any day 1/3 the price

 

[brockel]

It’s pretty crazy what your average run of the mill smith is spinning together in his garage these days. Definitely not worth the 13k

It’s pretty crazy what your entry model rifle can do these days. Look what a $550 ruger American or a $650 tikka can do.