Reeder Custom Guns - Why are bolt action AR's so expensive???

WB
Why are bolt action AR's so expensive???
Monday, March 04, 2019, 18:00

I'd think (and have seen at least one) that you could do away with the gas system completely and maybe use the buffer system for a "bolt return", use the whole rig as a "straight pull" repeater. No hassles with ammo power or specifics, add a handle to the bolt and have at it. You could have lots of caliber options then and it would be just as suitable for hunting applications. I was thinking about Doug's Blaser which is basically that same thing. Although a "collet" bolt head rather than a rotary as the AR platform. Blaser bolt handle moves maybe 1/4" releasing the collet and then it's a straight pull on rails. It's goofy as crap with the mag and trigger connected but it flat works.

There would be a whole list of parts you'd not need that should offset the costs some!

Why are bolt action AR's so expensive??? - WB, 2019-03-04, 18:00
- They are fun - Randy Barnett, 2019-03-05, 14:31
- Tacti-cool! - Shawn Davis, 2019-03-04, 19:53
  - Seems some other follks agree.... - WB, 2019-03-04, 20:55
    - the same thing that has been going on as long as we have - Gary Reeder, 2019-03-04, 21:26
      - Almost true for most people Gary. - Sid R, 2019-03-04, 22:50
      - ALMOST DEAD ON BUT - JT, 2019-03-04, 22:17
        Remember John I was overseas in a military academy until - Gary Reeder, 2019-03-04, 23:05
        I FIRST SAW TV AT - JT, 2019-03-05, 10:35
    - Give me a model 70 or m77 any day - Sid R, 2019-03-04, 21:25
      - Don't get me wrong...my bolt guns are M98 Mausers - WB, 2019-03-04, 22:00
        If the platform is so inherently accurate, - IC, 2019-03-05, 08:38
        On a $400 budget I can either buy a used - WB, 2019-03-05, 12:40
        and now that you mention it, look at the tactical - Gary Reeder, 2019-03-04, 23:13