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ovenpaa wrote:Vince, what is the definition of a factory rifle?

Well, it's 'as you can buy, out of the box'. Are any modifications permitted? Yes.

You may replace the trigger (we used to say 'no' to this but it's safer to buy a proper BR trigger than have some well meaning bodger fiddle with his factory trigger).

You may re-crown (but not chop more than an inch off the length).

Stock must be factory item but you may fit an 'accuracy asset' to the fore-end and a bag-rider under the butt.

You may bed/re-bed the action.

If the barrel wears out you must replace it with a factory barrel.

Minor tuning - lug-lapping, firing-spring replace etc is permitted.

Any scope may be used.

Thanks for that Vince, I was not sure just how far a factory rifle could be modified before it became custom.