I'm looking to get into F-Class shooting next year, specifically F/TR. I've shot F-class a couple times borrowing equipment and l want to take the plunge myself. I've been torn between buying a factory gun like the 12 F/TR and just shooting it for a year or two to really get my feet wet. I've seen where some people consider it luck of the draw as to what kind of barrel you get, some are shooters and some aren't. The other option is build a rifle by buying a target action or other rifle, and selling off the parts then add a new barrel and stock. I like the idea of doing this because I can be a little more picky about the parts I get for it. The issue is gunsmithing costs and delays getting parts. This is something I'd theoretically like to get done in a short time this winter so I'm ready to hit the ground running when the snow melts in the spring.

Buy or build?