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Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks #19075439 01/04/24
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas	I've been doing business with Dan for many years, but no response either by email or phone. I hope he doesn't have a health problem. Any body acquainted with Dan that can check or might know? Thanks

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Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19075447 01/04/24
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,778 Alaska K kaboku68 Campfire Tracker
kaboku68 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,778 Alaska	I know Walt Armstrong out in North Pole and Dave Armstrong out in Valdez who often posts on here but I don't know a Dan Armstrong. Does he work out of a shop or out of his house.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19075460 01/04/24
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas	Dan owns Accutig, http://accu-tig.com/. He is the go to guy for custom bolt handles. He is very prompt and reasonable.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19075515 01/04/24
Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,778 Alaska K kaboku68 Campfire Tracker
kaboku68 Campfire Tracker K Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,778 Alaska	It may be that he is super busy with Alaska Ammo range and self defense training center. I think that in a cursory search that he teaches a lot of classes over there. I would call them. Last edited by kaboku68; 01/04/24.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19075521 01/04/24
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas	In the summer Dan services motorcycles. Thanks for checking.

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Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19076713 01/04/24
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,637 Anchorage, AK USA Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna
Sitka deer Campfire Kahuna Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 50,637 Anchorage, AK USA	Butch, here is his info, here on the fire. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/users/26038/dans40x Mark Begich, Joaquin Jackson, and Heller resistance... Three huge reasons to worry about the NRA.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19077050 01/05/24
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas	Dan's son emailed me and said Dan was on vacation and all is good. Thanks

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19080285 01/06/24
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,940 Likes: 3 AK peninsula 458Win Campfire Tracker
458Win Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,940 Likes: 3 AK peninsula	My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks 458Win #19080803 01/06/24
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas	Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” Phil, Dan has done over a dozen for me and with no problems, but he can be a little ??? about certain things. As long as he continues to do a good job for me, I will use him. I do understand where you are coming from though.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19081075 01/06/24
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,494 Alaska R rost495 Campfire Kahuna
rost495 Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,494 Alaska	Originally Posted by butchlambert1 Dan's son emailed me and said Dan was on vacation and all is good. Thanks Was looking for his number when you posted this. good to know. never had anything but positive dealings with Dan We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....

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Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks 458Win #19087151 01/08/24
Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 48 M Mik123 Campfire Greenhorn
Mik123 Campfire Greenhorn M Joined: Jan 2018 Posts: 48	Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” Do you have a picture of that rifle Phil?

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks 458Win #19087277 01/08/24
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,494 Alaska R rost495 Campfire Kahuna
rost495 Campfire Kahuna R Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 57,494 Alaska	Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” As good a work as Dan does thats his call for whatever reason but I wouldn't take him off the list as what he does do is top notch. I wanted a new bolt on a Rem 600 or 660 I forget which it is. He just went and got a box full and said take your pick. Granted its not a borden gun. Of course I would have asked why. But he does really good work. I'm sure others do also. We can keep Larry Root and all his idiotic blabber and user names on here, but we can't get Ralph back..... Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, over....

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks 458Win #19092494 01/09/24
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,106 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter
dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,106 Kodiak & AZ	Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” He had done good work for me but one thing is for certain, he is without a doubt the most opinionated man in all of Alaska NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19099512 01/12/24
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,317 Anchorage, AK C cwh2 Campfire Tracker
cwh2 Campfire Tracker C Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,317 Anchorage, AK	That's a hell of a claim!

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks cwh2 #19103777 01/13/24
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,106 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter
dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,106 Kodiak & AZ	Originally Posted by cwh2 That's a hell of a claim! Talk to him on the phone some time. You'll know what i mean. Whatever you do, do not ask him about triggers! NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks cwh2 #19104233 01/13/24
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,260 Likes: 25 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn... ironbender Campfire Oracle
ironbender Campfire Oracle Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 86,260 Likes: 25 In the shadow of the Kenai Mtn...	Originally Posted by cwh2 That's a hell of a claim! Do you have some contenders in mind? 😁 If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19104514 01/13/24
Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 156 Colorado A Aero Campfire Member
Aero Campfire Member A Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 156 Colorado	Dan has done a half a dozen or more Bolt handle jobs for me over the last 10 years or so. There have been a few that he refused to do whiched forced me to fire up my tig welder. It worked out, but I'd have rather had him do it.His work is always excellent, but he certainly has opinions. Glad to have seen this thread as I sent him a Bolt a couple weeks ago and I've been getting nervous since I would normally have it back by now

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks Aero #19104563 01/13/24
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas	Originally Posted by Aero Dan has done a half a dozen or more Bolt handle jobs for me over the last 10 years or so. There have been a few that he refused to do whiched forced me to fire up my tig welder. It worked out, but I'd have rather had him do it.His work is always excellent, but he certainly has opinions. Glad to have seen this thread as I sent him a Bolt a couple weeks ago and I've been getting nervous since I would normally have it back by now I hope to see mine soon. A guy needs a few days off and doesn't have to post it on all the forums.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks 458Win #19104684 01/13/24
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,503 virginia G gene270 Campfire Tracker
gene270 Campfire Tracker G Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,503 virginia	phil, I believe your borden action has a one piece bolt from borden and may require something else to make it work or made shorter ...I would call Jim first

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks dennisinaz #19105257 01/13/24
Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,645 Likes: 1 Midwest SKane Campfire Ranger
SKane Campfire Ranger Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 24,645 Likes: 1 Midwest	Originally Posted by dennisinaz Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” He had done good work for me but one thing is for certain, he is without a doubt the most opinionated man in all of Alaska I dunno - are you familiar with swamplord here? WWP53D

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks dennisinaz #19107047 01/14/24
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,940 Likes: 3 AK peninsula 458Win Campfire Tracker
458Win Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,940 Likes: 3 AK peninsula	Originally Posted by dennisinaz Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” He had done good work for me but one thing is for certain, he is without a doubt the most opinionated man in all of Alaska I heard he did good work, which was why I contacted him in the first place, but he was adamant that he thought a Mannlicher, or Mauser type M bolt handle was inappropriate on a Borden action. Even after I told him I had talked with Jim Borden about it and he had no problem with the concept. Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks 458Win #19107400 01/14/24
Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 147 Fbks,AK. D DANS40XC Campfire Member
DANS40XC Campfire Member D Joined: Nov 2021 Posts: 147 Fbks,AK.	Originally Posted by 458Win Originally Posted by dennisinaz Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” He had done good work for me but one thing is for certain, he is without a doubt the most opinionated man in all of Alaska I heard he did good work, which was why I contacted him in the first place, but he was adamant that he thought a Mannlicher, or Mauser type M bolt handle was inappropriate on a Borden action. Even after I told him I had talked with Jim Borden about it and he had no problem with the concept. Simple- Send the bolt back to the manufacturer (Jim Borden) for a kitchen utensil upgrade. or use some mechanical aptitude & modify the handle. Keep 'em in the X Ring, DAN

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks DANS40XC #19107442 01/14/24
Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,940 Likes: 3 AK peninsula 458Win Campfire Tracker
458Win Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,940 Likes: 3 AK peninsula	I thought I would first try supporting a local business and was hoping I might find one better than the Junk man, with the capability and knowledge to do the job. Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.com Anyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19108371 01/14/24
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,608 Likes: 1 Interior, Alaska M mainer_in_ak Campfire Regular
mainer_in_ak Campfire Regular M Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,608 Likes: 1 Interior, Alaska	Phil, you'll be surprised to know, that THE biggest egos in Alaska, are not bear guides, but these fkn Fairbanks guys. I really don't understand, these fkn twatts. They live in a suburban sprawl, live in modern residential homes, pay impressive property taxes. BUT, they all think they're God's greatest gift to the outdoors.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks DANS40XC #19108424 01/14/24
Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,608 Likes: 1 Interior, Alaska M mainer_in_ak Campfire Regular
mainer_in_ak Campfire Regular M Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,608 Likes: 1 Interior, Alaska	Originally Posted by DANS40XC Originally Posted by 458Win Originally Posted by dennisinaz Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” He had done good work for me but one thing is for certain, he is without a doubt the most opinionated man in all of Alaska I heard he did good work, which was why I contacted him in the first place, but he was adamant that he thought a Mannlicher, or Mauser type M bolt handle was inappropriate on a Borden action. Even after I told him I had talked with Jim Borden about it and he had no problem with the concept. Simple- Send the bolt back to the manufacturer (Jim Borden) for a kitchen utensil upgrade. or use some mechanical aptitude & modify the handle. Simple, sht yer fkn mouth and make me a sandwich. (See Phil, this is how you deal with fairbanks guys)

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks mainer_in_ak #19108452 01/14/24
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas	Originally Posted by mainer_in_ak Originally Posted by DANS40XC Originally Posted by 458Win Originally Posted by dennisinaz Originally Posted by 458Win My first, and last, dealing with Dan was when I asked him if he would weld a Mannlicher style spoon handle on my Borden Rimrock 30-06 as the handle Jim built was good but it protruded more than I prefer on a mountain rifle. All Dan said was “I won’t install kitchenware on a Borden !” He had done good work for me but one thing is for certain, he is without a doubt the most opinionated man in all of Alaska I heard he did good work, which was why I contacted him in the first place, but he was adamant that he thought a Mannlicher, or Mauser type M bolt handle was inappropriate on a Borden action. Even after I told him I had talked with Jim Borden about it and he had no problem with the concept. Simple- Send the bolt back to the manufacturer (Jim Borden) for a kitchen utensil upgrade. or use some mechanical aptitude & modify the handle. Simple, sht yer fkn mouth and make me a sandwich. (See Phil, this is how you deal with fairbanks guys) And you are who?? Sir, I was just looking for Dan, not a [bleep] show! Start your own thread if you want to run a person down. Also, I think Phil can handle his own.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19109870 01/14/24
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,106 Kodiak & AZ D dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter
dennisinaz Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 13,106 Kodiak & AZ	You guys are too much NRA Benefactor Member Those who live by the sword get shot by those who don't.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19110194 01/14/24
Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 153 P Poodle_Dad Campfire Member
Poodle_Dad Campfire Member P Joined: Jan 2023 Posts: 153	He welded a Remington 700 bolt for me back in 2021 or so. So far, no problems to report.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19110243 01/14/24
Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,201 K keith Campfire Tracker
keith Campfire Tracker K Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 7,201	Dan has done at least 8 for me. I learn a lot from him on every conversation.

Re: Dan Armstrong-Fairbanks butchlambert1 #19119717 01/17/24
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas B butchlambert1 OP Campfire Outfitter
OP butchlambert1 Campfire Outfitter B Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,347 Poetry, Texas	Received my bolt today in Excellent Condition. I'm sorry if some of you may have had an unhappy meeting with Dan, but his work is over the top.

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