What action you thinking of using as a basis for the build?
That's an important question because many specialize in certain actions over others and several won't even work on some actions.
Remember too that its easy to ship your action off so you don't need to unnecessarily limit yourself by geography. I'm in Michigan and have had a great relationship w/ a 'smith out your way in Colorado who specializes in Mausers.
Good luck,
efw
