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$3K Rifle Build vs Bought - It’s Not Even Close
We've seen some high-end setups lately that didn't really impress us all that much, and it made us ask the question, what can you get if you build a comparably priced system? We dive in and find out just how crazy you have to go to even get a setup that costs as much as some of these boutique setups that come with loafers and turtle necks. Buckle up as we show you that having the skills of an 8th grader can probably save you a few thousand ducks.
Build links and discounts - https://link.thinlinedefenseco.com/BuiltvsBought
00:00 3k Rifle - Built Vs Bought
03:44 Sponsor - HRT Tactical - Discount Code TLDco
04:19 Biases
06:05 A Better lower
07:40 LMT 2 stage kinda sucks
08:20 A Better Stock
10:00 A Better Upper
10:49 A Better Handgaurd
13:20 A Better Barrel
13:50 Our Setup
14:50 Zero'ing and Groups
16:10 Distance testing
16:30 Why built makes sense
17:10 Assembled uppers?
18:00 Final thoughts
| Discounts |
Fatboy Tripods
https://link.thinlinedefenseco.com/FatBoyTripods
Discount Code: TLDco
Javlin Concepts
https://link.thinlinedefenseco.com/JavlinConcepts
Discount Code: TLDco
HRT Tactical Gear
https://link.thinlinedefenseco.com/HRT
Discount Code: TLDco
Nocturn
https://link.thinlinedefenseco.com/NocturnIndustries
Discount Code: TLDco
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