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There are so many great builders out there these days that it's hard to remember them all. I thought it would be useful for everyone to list the Gunsmith's or Custom shops that they have used in the past and would recommend for complete custom rifle builds.
I'm sure there are some great unknown builders out there that have incredibly short turn around times. Would be great to include some of those names here to.
Lets make this kinda like the Campfire "good guy" list of Gunsmiths/shops. If we can make a large enough list, maybe Rick can make it a sticky. I'll start with those I have used and would recommend in no particular order....
Mike Bryant - Bryant Customs
GA Precision
Jon Beanland - Beanland Custom Rifles
Karl Feldkamp - Kampfeld Customs
Eddie Fosnaugh - Fosnaugh Custom
Gordy Gritters - Gordy's Precision Gunsmithing
Chad Dixon - Longrifles Inc
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My three...in order:
Tim Cronin = Elkhorn Precision
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Jon Beanland
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Clarence Hammonds - Hammonds rifles
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Bob Green, York Pa.
Nathan Chesney, Hillbilly custom rifles
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I would add Jim Kobe, in Bloomington, Mn
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I would add Jim Kobe, in Bloomington, Mn +1, and Roy Bedeaux in Albuquerque, NM
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Kevin Cram of Montour County Rifles.
My list of who I wouldn't use again is unfortunately longer.
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Jim Kobe listed above is very good. I also like Pete Pieper at Precision Barrel Work in Hempstead, Tx.
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They've already been listed but definitely Redneck, Accurate Ordnance and Jim Kobe. All three go the extra mile and do great work.
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Already said, but another vote of confidence for Nathan Chesney of Hillbilly custom rifles
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Mark Penrod, Penrod Precision, North Manchester Indiana.
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Jim Kobe , also Dresden Gunworks.
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Tag for great thread idea!!!
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Barry Davis Microgroups. Bayfield Colorado
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If this comes to fruition making it a sticky would be great also.
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Ray Perry Bridge City, Tx
Excellent work, a fast turn around time or he won't accept the work.
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Leonard Baity- Baity's Custom Gunworks- North Wilkesboro, NC
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Mark Gordon at Short Action Custom is fantastic. http://shortactioncustoms.com/about/Don't be fooled by the projects listed. They can work a mean Lightweight Model 70 mountain gun.
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Ryan Kelsey @ Diablo Custom Rifles.
Kirby Allen @ APS Rifles.
Shawn Carlock @ Defensive Edge.
Jim Borden @ Borden Rifles.
Todd Bettin @ Bettin Custom Rifles
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