22 March 2006, 02:43
<9.3x62>Mark Penrod model 70 or Dakota?
Which route would you go and why? TIA...
22 March 2006, 02:51
free_minerDakota only if you're worried about resale and Penrod if you want to be able to pick and choose your components to your exact specs
22 March 2006, 02:59
Sendero300You don't mention what kind of rifle but for a synthetic stock rifle I would go with Mark Penrod. I've never had a rifle built by Penrod but one of these years....
For one you could get the Mcmillan stock of your choice including the Echol's stock and they have checkering...the Dakota doesn't. I like the Win. trigger better than the Dakota 97...simpler. Blackburn bottom metal..on the Penrod custom...if you wish, checkered straight drop bolt, paint color etc. In other words , built just the way you want it...barrel contour etc.
Actually I went with WF Hein and Hill Country Rifles for two custom rifles being built now for all of the above reasons but I have a pre 64 .338 action I would love to send to Mark.