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One thing I'll add is that while I'd trust a gun that I assembled or modified, but not necessarily one that someone else has done the same with. Neither would I expect the reverse since you don't know my background or skills.
A name brand brings an amount of trust based on the reputation of the manufacturer. So, yeah, if I had a choice I'd take the 6920 over someone's build unless I was familiar with their work.
But, like I said in the end they are just tools to me and I care far more about how well they do their jobs than whose name is on the label. Not saying by any means that I don't appreciate some of the absolute works of art I have seen.
For me a $1K budget would be $400 rifle, $600 ammo, then I'd still have to sneak sights, scopes, sling, etc.., past the Mrs..
A name brand brings an amount of trust based on the reputation of the manufacturer. So, yeah, if I had a choice I'd take the 6920 over someone's build unless I was familiar with their work.
But, like I said in the end they are just tools to me and I care far more about how well they do their jobs than whose name is on the label. Not saying by any means that I don't appreciate some of the absolute works of art I have seen.
For me a $1K budget would be $400 rifle, $600 ammo, then I'd still have to sneak sights, scopes, sling, etc.., past the Mrs..