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I live in SE Mich. I'm looking for a good smith for a custom bolt-action rifle build. Thanks--2MG
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Williams Gun sight does gunsmithing. They have a websight.
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2muchgun,
I have several gunsmiths that I use. I can highly recommend Al Siegrist in Whittemore. (Up by Standish) I also use Dick Williams in Saginaw on a regular basis. (989-777-1240) (No relation to William Gunsight)
Also, If you call Sinclair, there is a gunsmith in Eaton Rapids (just south of Lansing) that they use to build benchrest rifles. I had his name, but misplaced it. I have seen evidence of his work and couldn't see anything wrong with it. Hope this helps...the9.3Guy
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Are you talking about Dwight Scott? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> If needed I can get his number from Dick Wright. Last I heard Dick Williams has a 2 year wait for a custom job. I'll see my hunting pal at work tonight, see how Dick is doing. Rich pretty much lives at Dicks shop <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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I would call Williams gunsite if you want to keep the build in Michigan.
Ask for Rob to build the rifle of Kevin.
Rob does great work but I am not sure if he is still there.
Another one that does good work is RedBone at Williams.
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Dwight Scott is a BR only smith if I am not mistaken.
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He does build custom rifles on a limited basis. We're in the middle of the benchrest season so he's likely pretty busy.
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AJ300Mag,
I do believe it might be Dwight Scott that I was referring to. I could use his number if you can come up with it. I am not in a particular hurry, tho'. I thought I might use him to build my 1000 yd. 6.5/.284 on a 40-X action. Thanks in advance....the9.3Guy
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I switched from Williams Gunsight to D&D in Troy. They do really great work at good prices and quick turn around. They also have a REALLLLLY Sweet 9.3x62 for sale . A mere $1500.00. The number is 248.583.1512
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9.3guy--thanks for the info. I pass through Whittemore all the time on my way to Alpena. Thismortalcoil--D&D is the one I have been considering for the job for a while now. Thanks--2MG
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Al Siegrist has built a litter of rifles for me over that last 20 years. He is the best kept secret as a gunsmith I know of. He is GOOD! And, talented. I have a Rem 700 action I just bought and a 25 caliber barrel I'll be taking over to him soon to have a rifle built by him. He's not easy to find, so give him a call first for directions. I can give you directions from how I go, but coming from Alpena you go a different way. His phone number is: 989-873-3929. His place is at the back corner of his father's farm on Turtle Road.
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Dropped the rifle off at D&D this morning. Thanks for everyone's help. I will keep Al in mind, as this will not be the only 'smithing I need done.--2MG
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I've had work done by Dan Kerkowski at D&D some years ago when I lived down that way. He does very good work!!!
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