CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/18/20
Anyone have any recommendations on a really good custom rimfire builder?
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/18/20
Ed La Pour has done some custom work on my Winchester M/52 and Springfield 1922, mostly metalsmithing and rust bluing. I have been well pleased with his craftsmanship, pricing and delivery.
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/18/20
Originally Posted by DUCKBRX
Anyone have any recommendations on a really good custom rimfire builder?
What type rifle are you thinking of having built - sporter, benchrest, NRL, you will be better served by specifying since a lot of smiths specialize.
drover
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/19/20
Joe Chacon
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/19/20
Originally Posted by drover
Originally Posted by DUCKBRX
Anyone have any recommendations on a really good custom rimfire builder?
What type rifle are you thinking of having built - sporter, benchrest, NRL, you will be better served by specifying since a lot of smiths specialize.
drover
This^. I know an excellent rimfire benchrest gunsmith and a very good general gunsmith that can do action work, barrel threading/chambering/metal work etc. but who do not do stock work other than bedding. Whatcha thinking about building?
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/19/20
Originally Posted by cooper57m
Originally Posted by drover
Originally Posted by DUCKBRX
Anyone have any recommendations on a really good custom rimfire builder?
What type rifle are you thinking of having built - sporter, benchrest, NRL, you will be better served by specifying since a lot of smiths specialize.
drover
This^. I know an excellent rimfire benchrest gunsmith and a very good general gunsmith that can do action work, barrel threading/chambering/metal work etc. but who do not do stock work other than bedding. Whatcha thinking about building?
Looking to put together a rifle for the kid needs to weigh under 8.5 lbs. . Going with Anschutz or voodoo action?
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/19/20
Custom stock work included in your list?
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/19/20
Mcmillan or Ag composite.
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/19/20
Seems like vudoo checks all of your boxes- spendy, but I doubt you’ll regret it.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/19/20
Originally Posted by robertham1
Seems like vudoo checks all of your boxes- spendy, but I doubt you’ll regret it.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
^^ This
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/19/20
They have an excellent website with rifles, weights, stock styles and good pictures of their various builds - that would be a good place to start.
drover
drover
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/20/20
I've heard good things about Vudoo but never shot one and never saw one in benchrest matches. They are popular in Precision Shooting Matches. If you are interested in benchrest matches (IR50/50, ARA) then you will want a custom benchrest rifle (either new or used) purpose built for those compeitions. My favorite action was the Stiller/Holeshot 2500X action and I used Gordon Eck as my gunsmith. The Turbo action is also a great action to build on. For a benchrest rifle the McMillan Edge is a good stock. As for barrel, just ask your gunsmith what he prefers or what has been working for him lately. I had good luck with Shilen barrels and MullerWorks are good (if you can find them). For a new build expect to pay in the $3,000 - $3,500 range depending on components used/spec'd.
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/21/20
Vudoo has a benchrest version in the works.
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/22/20
John Langley
PM me if you want his phone #
One of the very best!!!
PM me if you want his phone #
One of the very best!!!
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/23/20
Originally Posted by robertham1
Seems like vudoo checks all of your boxes- spendy, but I doubt you’ll regret it.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Oh you enabler!
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/24/20
Originally Posted by MontanaCreekHunter
Originally Posted by robertham1
Seems like vudoo checks all of your boxes- spendy, but I doubt you’ll regret it.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Oh you enabler!
I was literally in tears when I heard about the special shipping accommodations were requested recently.
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 02/24/20
Originally Posted by robertham1
Originally Posted by MontanaCreekHunter
Originally Posted by robertham1
Seems like vudoo checks all of your boxes- spendy, but I doubt you’ll regret it.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Give them a call and let them know your criteria. Their customer service is second to none.
Oh you enabler!
I was literally in tears when I heard about the special shipping accommodations were requested recently.
I know nothing!
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 03/22/20
Check with Blake Gann in Stoneville , NC . Gann’s custom guns. Top notch
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 03/24/20
Originally Posted by Razorhog
John Langley
PM me if you want his phone #
One of the very best!!!
PM me if you want his phone #
One of the very best!!!
I call and pick his brain often. He’s about a 20 minute drive from me, I haven’t had him do any rimfire work other than triggers on my 452s, but I know know he puts together some quality pieces
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 03/24/20
Brian Voelker is really good. I have his contact info should you need it.
Re: CUSTOM RF. Smiths - 03/25/20
The best work I've seen in a while are the Canyon Creek Customs. Absolutely gorgeous custom work and incredibly accurate pieces. And you will pay accordingly.... 
Bob
Bob