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I didn't have any dealings with Mr. Masker but was in his home town daily for year prior to his death, I wish I could have met the man. Hard to believe he passed 25 years ago.

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2nd post on this for me.i have had rifles built by many of the top benchrest builders.going back as far as 35 years.from j borden to c spencer to b stevens and a few other of the old timers.best especially in this day and age is subjective and personal to each.but when it comes to hunting animals that can kill you and hunt you in return.controlled round feed by only the best will do.has to feed and function flawlessly in any condition.upside down or sideways.i bolt you can field strip and clean when necessary.darcy echols is known as the best.i wont argue it as i know a lot of the intricate things he does.to that point mr simillion and mr penrod are right there.i have 2 of marks rifles.one on a pre 64 and one on a classic.i have trusted both of them in the alaskan wilderness and have total faith in them.i also believe his chambering work is better than the other two.anyway as far as rem clone buils in my future.jon beanland and matt stewart will get the work.one each.i also own a gradous built rifle.perfection is the only fitting word.robert recommended matt stewart to me and that was all i needed.jon beanland and his work speaks for itself..

I’ve been very satisfied with the work I’ve had Eddie do, from simple bedding to partial customizing on a donor. He is presently building me a full custom 7mm-08 on a Zermatt Arm’s Bighorn Origin action. I’m confident it will be a shooter.

I own a rifle he built in 7mm RM and it shoots anything I feed it incredibly well. It’s a pleasure to shoot and the fit/finish is perfect. I second this call, Roger Ferrell can build a rifle! I will add it’s not a wooden stocked rifle either!

Bob Green builds a hell of a rifle! I have one he built and it possibly is the best shooting rifle I have.

Accurate Ordnance built fantastic rifles as well. Shame they’re gone.

Interesting that most posts refer to the size of groups as the only measure of quality.

Pics Man!

Been forever since I had a copy of Rifle or Handloader in my hands - but IIRC he used to advertise in there. Little add, black and white. Name seems really familiar.

Yes it is. A decent number of my hunters start out bragging about their rifle’s accuracy. It’s way down on my list of important things on a hunt.

This is like " what is the greatest scope for hunting deer".

I'll bet you see all kinds with different equipment.

Beautiful lion !!!!

Anyone heard of BROWN PRECISION out of California? The father died several years ago and the son took it over. I believe the father also manufactured the "BROWN POUNDER" stock. My 7-08 is still a lot more accurate than I am, especially at 76 years. Wasn't pretty when I bought it from the original owner, not that it had been mistreated but was solid black barrel, action and stock. I have toted it over a large part of the US and it now shows it's battle scars but will make a ragged hole when I am up to the job. Daniel

Same experience. He’s made multiple wood stock, and synthetic stock rifles for me. They’re very accurate and look great. Another one is about to start, on a Sako action.