Barrels:

The best action in the world will not produce an accurate rifle without a good barrel.  Typically we use Rock Creek, Lilja and Broughton stainless steel barrels in our custom rifles.  Both manufacturers have an excellent reputation for building top of the line accurate barrels.  Barrels can be ordered with  twist rates and  contours to fit the shooter's needs and the typical bullet being used.  We have experience with a great variety of catridges and are happy to suggest barrel contour and twist rates to those treading new ground.

Most of the barrels we sell are stainless steel because it is harder wearing than typical chromoly steel and so allows a longer barrel life.  Stainless can be left naked in a satin bead blasted finish, polished stainless finish or it can be Cerakoted to fit any colour or camoflage scheme.

Stocks:

The most common stock requested for custom rifle builds is the McMillan A5.  We try and maintain a number of these stocks in varous configurations, however custom configurations and colour schemes may be ordered.  We also have access to HS Precision, Bell&Carlson, Manners and Accuracy Intl AICS.  

Many customers choose stocks with adjustable butt plates and combs so the rifle can be easily tailored to fit them exactly.  This is the essence of the custom gun, a rifle that fits you perfectly.

Piller bedding and free-floating the barrel are  performed as part of every custom rifle.  Bedding a factory rifle is normally the very first thing we recommend when looking for accuracy. 

Bottom Metal / Magazine Systems:

Unhappy with the current offerings of detachable magazine systems we decided to build our own.  CNC machined from 7075 aircraft grade aluminum and mil-spec hard annodized, we feel this bottom metal magazine system is the best available on the market.  The magazine well is CNC machined to a close tolerance to minimize magazine rattle yet allow the magazine to drop freely.  This system uses commonly available Accuracy Intl magazines.

We also carry detachable bottom metal from HS Precision, Seekins Precision, Badger and V-Bull.

Most magazine systems require custom fitting to the action and stock to ensure proper fit and perfect functioning. 

Triggers:

To the shooter, one of the most obvious differences between a factory rifle and a custom rifle is the trigger.  This is where the shooter interfaces with the rifle and a sloppy, heavy trigger offers no joy.  Factory triggers are built to avoid litigation and can only be adjusted so far safely.  An aftermarket trigger can be safely adjusted down to only a few ounces which makes a huge difference when shooting for the ultimate accuracy.

We can offer Jewel, Timney and Shilen triggers for the Remington 700 type actions, Mausers and Winchesters.

Optics Mounts:

Solidly mounted optics are a must when building a custom rifle.  They can save the day from a dropped rifle out in the field and maintain a solid zero on accurate target rifles.  Here we decided we could do better than the current offerings so we made our own.  CNC'd from 17-4 stainless steel our bases are a step above the mild steel offerings of others.  Machined to closely match the contour of the Remington 700 action these bases are a true Picatinny (1913) rail and will fit the action much more accurately than anything else on the market.  Our bases come standard with a 20 MOA cant for extended range shooting.

We also carry Nightforce rails for Remington rifles as well as Warne rails for Savage rifles.

We use only TPS and Nightforce rings for maximum rigidity and strength.

Paint & Metal Finishing:

The final touch in making a custom rifle your rifle is the colour scheme.  From basic black to full custom camouflage, we can provide almost anything the customer requests.  Paint schemes are usually hand painted Cerakote.  Cerakote is an exceptionally tough baked-on ceramic "paint" that is available in many colours.  Below is a custom one-off multi-colour camouflage paint scheme requested by a customer.

Building a Rifle:

Each custom rifle starts with top quality components.  How those components are assembled makes the difference between a good rifle and a great rifle.  Alberta Tactical combines decades of practical gun making experience with the best modern machining technology in order to build the best rifle we can.

We utilize 3-D computer aided design software to produce detailed engineering blueprints of every part before a tool ever touches metal. Then we hand fit parts together to ensure they fit as closely as possible.  This is the best of both worlds, where technology meets craftsmanship in order to produce a superior rifle.

We cut our chambers to minimum headspace for maximum accuracy.  Then the chamber is hand polished to ensure the smoothest possible finish for reliability.  Each barrel is hand machined on a manual lathe to ensure the parts fit together with the tighest tolerances.

The following picture is the best illustration of what separates a custom rifle from a factory rifle.  The top chamber is from a factory rifle.  Note the rough, unpolished chamber showing tooling marks from a dull reamer.  As well, the corners of the shoulder are not sharp or distinct but are rounded.  The bottom chamber is an ATRS custom barrel.  The hand polished chamber is bright and shiny, showing no evidence of tooling marks or gouges.  The corners of the shoulder are sharp and distinct because the reamer used was not old and worn.

Muzzle brakes are another area where technology meets craftsmanship.  Each brake is hand fitted to the barrel to ensure a clean, tight fit.  Then the ports are CNC machined to make them perfectly perpendicular to the action.




Accessories:

We stock many shooting accessories for the serious shooter.

      **   Nightforce Optics -  possibly one of the finest scopes in the world.  Nightforce is the choice for long-range.         

      **   Versapod - This is the strongest and most reliable bipod available and it offers nearly unlimited mounting options.

      **   US Optics Spotting Scope - probably the finest spotting scope available. Mil Dot or MOA reticle. 

      **   Swarovski Laser Range Finder - invaluable for long range shooting.  Range is critical for long distance shooting.