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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
"Redneck" - Lee Christianson
Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)
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My three...in order:
Tim Cronin = Elkhorn Precision
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Jon Beanland
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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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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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Tag for great thread idea!!!
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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
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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.
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Has anyone had twisted barrel do a rebarrel or build? The service the do on bolts is top notch and second to none.
Same for kampfield customs
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My BIL has a 7 SAUM on a 700 that Twisted Barrel did the metal work on. Shoots anything he's fed it great.
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Thanks Josh. Was just curious because of the expierence with box of bolts they did.
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Bringing this one back to the top......... Feel free to add to it!
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Sooner or later our heritage of hunting is going to be a rich mans sport and the words "Outfitter" and "Hunt Industry" will be synonymous with cancer and A.I.D.S. among blue collar hunters like me and my family! (A.L. Williams - 2010)
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Sherry Abraham - Custom Checkering, Ed La Pour - 3 Pos. M/70 style safety and other metalsmithing, Jim Kobe - recoil pads with quick turn-around. Deal with these 'smiths with confidence, quality work, fairly priced and delivered when promised.
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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[/b]
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
"Redneck" - Lee Christianson
ere 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.
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
"Redneck" - Lee Christianson
[b] ere 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. /b] [b]
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It was Jerry "Mad Dog" Shriver (SFC E-7)who said:
"No, no, I've got them right where I want them -- surrounded from the inside." http://www.macvsog.cc/1969.htm
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Mike C...
You might want to check out this thread.
It was Jerry "Mad Dog" Shriver (SFC E-7)who said:
"No, no, I've got them right where I want them -- surrounded from the inside." http://www.macvsog.cc/1969.htm
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only rifle I've had made, so sample of one
Alamo Precision Rifles of Hurst, TX
Built the exact rifle I wanted. Didnt try to sell me something that I didnt want. Honest, resonably priced. And delivered in the quoted time frame.
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Live Oak Percision. Scott Weichel. Wylie TX,
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For me Steve Kostanich is hard to beat...
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Very happy with the 7-08 build that Matt Stewart of Stewart Rifles did for me. Really nice guy, great communication, and easy to work with. He's in Oklahoma.
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Please add Barry Davis to the list. He is an incredible gunsmith with very fast turnaround time. His shop is immaculate and organized. Turnaround time is under 1 month. He also does cerekote work and bead blasting.
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PM me with questions. Barry has done 7 rifles for me. All are nail drivers, including three model 70s.
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Precision Barrel Works. Hempstead Texas You are right. Pete Pieper is a great gunsmith. http://www.precisionbarrelwork.com/I've known Pete for about 25 years.
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Live Oak Percision. Scott Weichel. Wylie TX,
One of the best. +1
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Good to see this thread has a nice head of steam......Almost 8,000 views, gonna go ahead and ask Rick to make it a sticky!
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The ones I've had a good experience with: Borden Custom Rifles, George Gardener GAP, Hill Country, Todd Wittner, Rick Steinhour, Alaska Custom Gunsmithing, to name a few. FME, if you have the patience, and maintain good communication you will be satisfied.
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But as for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil. 4:13
I DON'T NEED A WSM AS I HAVE A WEATHERBY!
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Pistolsmiths I have had great dealings with are Jim Stroh Alpha Precision (retired) and Hamilton Bowen. Bowen's work is the best in the industry, Hamilton converted a Smith & Wesson pre'27 to .44 Special with all the bells & whistles, it was the finest custom revolver I've ever owned. Jim Stroh also converted a S & W M/27 to .44 Spl. and did some barrel shortening for me. I always like Jim's system of paying a deposit to get in line and not sending your gun till he was ready to work on it, wish more 'smiths worked that way.
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