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Nothing like getting the response "just because you own a precision rifle, doesn't mean you are a precision shooter."


The other quagmire was:

Gunsmith: "not me, it's the barrel."

Barrel maker: "not the barrel, it's the smith."

Gun was finally dismantled by me in the garage with a pipe wrench. Action is in the safe, stock and barrel are long gone. Should have just wiped my ass with $2000 and saved myself the constant headaches driving home from the range.

Brown told me something like that. He kept my action! After that disappointment I took one of my other actions to the local 'smith and had him rebarrel it. The first three shots out of it were 15/16" with no load workup. After load developement I did that at 300 yards. Both were 7STW with 28" barrels.

John Gallagher built a sako that shoots great and he is reasonable on price. He is located in jasper,AL.

I have had Jim install about 12 barrels and always a great job at the right price in a day or two each time. I supplied the barrels and actions.

wade

I "thought" i might have a problem with the rifle jim sent me, i wasnt sure, but he called the barrel maker in about 30min after recieving my email. it turned out that I just didnt clean it diligently enough based on what the barrel was telling me, but jim was 110% going to stand behind the build, and thats why he'll get my business from now on.

i shot this group in 0* weather today with 10mph left to right gusts, and 547 yards. that group is just under 4" outside to outside. im quite happy with that, as im still working on load developement

I agree a smith that will handle the situation to the customers satisfaction is the guy who should get your business!

Dakota custom rifles. Patrick Auer in Whitewood, Sd.

Your in Texas, why not use Beenland or Gre-tan?

Beanland for the win. I don't think many get out his door with issues. If one were to I know he would make it right. He has been a pleasure to deal with.

Had Gre - tan build me a 280ai. The full meal deal on action work. Shoots amazing - rarely over 3/4 moa with most being much less. Took 15 months but worth it.

I'll second that. I haven't had a rifle built by him, but I have several friends that are more than happy. He'll probably get my 6.5 Creedmoor or 6.5X47 build.

Chad Stanley with Titan Firearms in Fort Worth, TX also does good work. He's built for me and multiple for friends using 700 actions that have been hammers.

Not sure if McWhorter will take your action and do a build, but every McWhorter I've owned has been A++

I have heard great things about Redneck. Just sent him some stuff for a build.

Lee is a class-act and he does excellent work. You will not be disappointed.

Some good gunsmiths right here

Another endorsement for Redneck. He built me just a shootin' rifle, Rem 700 SA, Lilja #3 CM, 7/08. Rem Classic wood stock, no acrobatics you understand, easy load development, shoots so good it's scary. Will also give highest praise for Lilja barrels(and yes, I have barrels from many of the top makers,) but my Liljas have been among the most trouble free to clean and develop loads for. Working with 3 different Brux barrels right now and they are all shooting well but have taken a bit more bedding and load developement

Garland Gilbreath in Stephenville TX does great work!

I use Jim Borden, Jon Beanland, and Redneck. Happy with all 3.

I build my own rifles, but on the internet, I appreciate 1) the pictures of Chad Dixon's builds at Longrifles and 2) the videos of Darrell Holland.
I have two mills and two lathes, but those guys are better machinists than me. Put a recoil I lug I made next to one Darrel Holland sells and the difference is obvious.

Had a few rifles built over the years and what I found is you get what you pay for. GAP builds one nice tack driving piece...

Thank for the laugh! LOL