Greetings. I wan to get the most accurate 300 wsm possible. I would like it to be a darkened stainless steel and a laminated stock. What amount should I plan on spending for a custom set up? At what dollar amount will there be a point of diminishing returns with dollars spent verses increase of accuracy? Which company/ gunsmith will be the choice ?

Here's what I'd do: Buy a model 70 in .300 WSM, then scope it and shoot it. If it doesn't show real promise, at least you can salvage the action and use it as the basis for a custom .300 WSM.

I usually spend my rifle money on custom jobs, because I do think the difference in performance is well-worth the money. D'Arcy Echols builds my rifles, but I don't think he has any plans to make custom .300 WSM's.

You might give Rifles, Inc. a call and ask Lex about a custom .300 WSM that's built to your specifications. He does very good work, and at a very fair price. He's a serious hunter, and that shows in his product.

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P.S. This rifle will be for hunting.

Check out the Winchester web site...there is a 300 wsm with a laminated stock on the way. I've heard July 1, 2001.

Try contacting Arnold Arms in Arlington,Wa.
www.arnoldarms.com/