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A friend has a #1B in .284 Winchester done by Mark Penrod. Hart barrel, NP3 on the metal; very nice work.
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Thanks for starting this. In fact, I'll be saving it to my hardrive every now and then for archival purposes. I'm going through a single-shot phase right now, and I've started selling off my repeaters to finance my next project. (Still in the pre-planning stage.)
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I've seen Paul & Sharon Dressel offer up some No.1's they have reworked. I'm not sure if this is something they do very often, but would suspect if it come from their shop it would be right. http://www.dressels.com/
An honest man's pillow, is his peace of mind... JM
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Gary Reeder makes them too, although his forte is pistols. Reedercustomguns.com
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Updated list (NOTE TO MODERATOR - WE NEED A STICKY!) In no particular order: Mark Stratton, http://www.gunmaker.net/main.html Carolina Precision Rifles, http://www.cprifles.com/rgr1.htm Stephen Dodd Hughes (SDH here at the Campfire), (need info) Paul & Sharon Dressel, http://www.dressels.com/ Gary Reeder, http://www.reedercustomguns.com Rick Ruggiero, Broad Creek Rifle Works, http://www.bcrw4guns.comSandy Garret, Northern VA Gun Works, (703) 644-6504 Bill's Accuracy Shop, http://www.billsaccuracy.comMark Penrod, (need info)
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VAnimrod,
There is one on your list that I had build one of my #1's about 6 yrs. ago . That one is a "VERY POOR" choice. I have a lot of the correspondance we had. You would not beleve the "nihtmares" he caused me.
Gene
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chestsprings,
The list is not intended to be a "good guy" list, just a list of folks who build custom #1s.
BUT, if you had such an experience, and I have no reason to doubt that you did, conversations via PM with anyone who is contemplating a custom job might well be in order.
Folks thinking about a custom #1, please PM chestsprings re: his experiences. Thanks,
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Garland Gilbreath, Triple G Gunsmith, Stephenville TX
Haven't spoke with him for a couple of years but if you call Shilen about a #1 they'll send you to Garland.
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FWIW: Greg Tannel at Gre- Tan built my 17PPC #1 and Kevin Weaver is working on my .20 LS (-.195" BR) #1.
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My biggest fear is when I die my wife sells all my gear for what I said I paid for it.
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Here's the links: Gre Tan Rifles: http://www.gtrtooling.com/index.htmWeaver Rifles: http://www.weaverrifles.com/Hope This Helps Michael
My biggest fear is when I die my wife sells all my gear for what I said I paid for it.
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Updated list (NOTE TO MODERATOR - WE NEED A STICKY!) In no particular order: Mark Stratton, http://www.gunmaker.net/main.html Carolina Precision Rifles, http://www.cprifles.com/rgr1.htm Stephen Dodd Hughes (SDH here at the Campfire), (need info) Paul & Sharon Dressel, http://www.dressels.com/ Gary Reeder, http://www.reedercustomguns.com Rick Ruggiero, Broad Creek Rifle Works, http://www.bcrw4guns.comSandy Garret, Northern VA Gun Works, (703) 644-6504 Bill's Accuracy Shop, http://www.billsaccuracy.comMark Penrod, (need info) Gre Tan Rifles: http://www.gtrtooling.com/index.htmWeaver Rifles: http://www.weaverrifles.com/
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The older Rugers ran to such nice wood, and the stock shape has always been so good, that it has hardly seemed worthwhile to rebuild them.
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The link for Broad Creek Rifle Works is not functioning.
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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Try this addy instead:
Broad Creek Rifle Works 120 Horsey Ave. Laurel, DE 19956 302-875-5446
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Contact info for Mark Penrod: Penrod Precision 312 East College Avenue, North Manchester, IN 46962 Tel: (260) 982-8385
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chestprings, I don't know who you had trouble with but we both know it wasn't me. When you badmouth an un-named source, you badmouth the whole list instead of the guy you had trouble with. Next time, name the source, or PLEASE refrain! Thanks for the plug VAnimrod, BUT, the #3 shown is the only Ruger single shot I've ever built and will remain as such. TOO much work. The metalwork on this one was done by the late, great gunmaker John Madole, one of three. I stocked and finished the rifle. the story is in my Custom Rifles book. I've lately been working with Dakota #10 actions, here is a recently completed project, .257 Roberts. The next custom rifle is on a Martini & Hagn brld action in .280. I'm pretty well booked up for project, but always looking for a good client.
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"chestprings, I don't know who you had trouble with but we both know it wasn't me. When you badmouth an un-named source, you badmouth the whole list instead of the guy you had trouble with."
SDH, Your right, it wasn't you. As to "badmouth the whole list" , YOU need to read my post. I didn't badmouth everone. I said " That one is a poor choice".
Next time, name the source, or "PLEASE refrain!"
As for "refraining", I didn't know you I had to contact you for permission to say "that one is a poor choice" Excuse me.
I had quite a few people contact me, asking about the situation I had, so your comment on refraining is mute. After they ask me certain questions, some probably will use the person . That's ok with me, it's their money, but at least they know.
If some one is going to put a lot of much money in a custom gun, I know I would want to know what gun smith has done good work, & who hasn't , & what type of work to expect. This communication goes on all the time on teh "campfire" forum. So light up. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />
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Stephen
Damn, I like that side lever. And the engraving on the top pic.
STOP TEASING ME!!!
Any Canadians do good #1 work?
"This duty fell upon me and was the worst job I ever had in my life. I have known men I would rather shoot than the worst of dogs."
Frank Wild Second in Command Endurance 1914-1916
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