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Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
I'm looking for a gunsmith the does great work. I know there are members on here that can lead me in the right direction. Thanks
I'm looking for a gunsmith the does great work. I know there are members on here that can lead me in the right direction. Thanks
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
GAP
APA- Jared Joplin
SAC- Mark Gordon
PHOENIX CUSTOM RIFLES
YOUNGS GUNS
GRADUOUS
RWS
LPR- Louisiana precision Rifles
BLACK OPS PRECISION- Mike Bush
TAC OPS- Mike Resigno
KAMPFIELD CUSTOMS
I Know I'm forgetting some
GAP
APA- Jared Joplin
SAC- Mark Gordon
PHOENIX CUSTOM RIFLES
YOUNGS GUNS
GRADUOUS
RWS
LPR- Louisiana precision Rifles
BLACK OPS PRECISION- Mike Bush
TAC OPS- Mike Resigno
KAMPFIELD CUSTOMS
I Know I'm forgetting some
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
bixn andy
gunsmith and european master in benchrest shooting @ 200m of 2001
he is building competition and hunting rifles. guaranteed spread of at most 6mm of 5 bullets @ 100m with reloaded ammunition (if you do your part)
i'm thinking of getting one. when i called him he said that i'd roughly have to wait 1 year. costs are about 4k to 5k euro, depending on what you want.
bixn andy
gunsmith and european master in benchrest shooting @ 200m of 2001
he is building competition and hunting rifles. guaranteed spread of at most 6mm of 5 bullets @ 100m with reloaded ammunition (if you do your part)
i'm thinking of getting one. when i called him he said that i'd roughly have to wait 1 year. costs are about 4k to 5k euro, depending on what you want.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Pierce Engineering in Lansing MI. Great work, fast and very friendly.
Pierce Engineering in Lansing MI. Great work, fast and very friendly.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Chad Dixon of Long Rifles Inc.
http://longriflesinc.com/
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showprofile&User=36548
Take a look at some of his build threads and judge for yourself.
Chad Dixon of Long Rifles Inc.
http://longriflesinc.com/
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showprofile&User=36548
Take a look at some of his build threads and judge for yourself.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Another one for RWS, he built an ar10 for me and I finally got to shoot it yesterday and it shoots great. He is great about answering emails in a timely manner and his work is amazing. I want to have him build me a long range bolt gun for my next gun.
Another one for RWS, he built an ar10 for me and I finally got to shoot it yesterday and it shoots great. He is great about answering emails in a timely manner and his work is amazing. I want to have him build me a long range bolt gun for my next gun.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Apache Machine and Custom.
He has built 2 XP pistols and a rifle for me and every one is a hammer.
Apache Machine and Custom.
He has built 2 XP pistols and a rifle for me and every one is a hammer.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
I am so happy with the gun i just had rebarreled that i would go right back to the same smith in a heartbeat.
Bobby Pichford of Pichford Custom Gunworks
he used to be Briley's main riflesmith in houston.
I am so happy with the gun i just had rebarreled that i would go right back to the same smith in a heartbeat.
Bobby Pichford of Pichford Custom Gunworks
he used to be Briley's main riflesmith in houston.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Robert Gradous
TacOps
Chad Dixon
In that order of preference only as they all make excellent rifles.
Robert Gradous
TacOps
Chad Dixon
In that order of preference only as they all make excellent rifles.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
HSSS He does great work and his turn around time is less than a month if you have all the parts. He has built me 3 rifles now, and every one of them is a GREAT shooter. For info see my sig.
HSSS He does great work and his turn around time is less than a month if you have all the parts. He has built me 3 rifles now, and every one of them is a GREAT shooter. For info see my sig.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
In no particular order:
Black Ops
Bobby Pitchford at PCG
Moon (Has his own shop now)
GAP
APA
Gene Phillips
Beanland
RW Snyder
I have two PCG, one GAP, and two Black Ops rifles. They all shoot 1/2 moa or better with match ammo. I have seen plenty of rifles built by the folks I listed and all of them build superb rifles. To be totally honest, I doubt there is a smith listed on this thread so far that can't build a rifle that won't out shoot you. Pick a name or outfit from this thread and give them a call.
In no particular order:
Black Ops
Bobby Pitchford at PCG
Moon (Has his own shop now)
GAP
APA
Gene Phillips
Beanland
RW Snyder
I have two PCG, one GAP, and two Black Ops rifles. They all shoot 1/2 moa or better with match ammo. I have seen plenty of rifles built by the folks I listed and all of them build superb rifles. To be totally honest, I doubt there is a smith listed on this thread so far that can't build a rifle that won't out shoot you. Pick a name or outfit from this thread and give them a call.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
I'd tell you, but then he'd have to kill me....
I'd tell you, but then he'd have to kill me....
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flounderv2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mark Gordon - Short Action Customs (SAC) </div></div>
My vote, as well
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: flounderv2</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Mark Gordon - Short Action Customs (SAC) </div></div>
My vote, as well
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Predator custom shop Knoxville tenn. They have built three for me personally, and 28 for our department. They were always quick, did quality work, have reasonable prices, and every single one of those rifles shoots under .5 MOA with off the shelf match rounds. Thats more impressive than it sounds for the time crunch the department rifles were done in. Plus Jim, Bob, and the rest of the crew are good people.
Predator custom shop Knoxville tenn. They have built three for me personally, and 28 for our department. They were always quick, did quality work, have reasonable prices, and every single one of those rifles shoots under .5 MOA with off the shelf match rounds. Thats more impressive than it sounds for the time crunch the department rifles were done in. Plus Jim, Bob, and the rest of the crew are good people.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Wolf Percision- is another one on this site not mentioned yet.
Wolf Percision- is another one on this site not mentioned yet.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Depends on where you are from. And that is?
I would always try to find a quality smith within driving distance.
Just easier to work with for small things versus $75 shipping each time back and forth.
Depends on where you are from. And that is?
I would always try to find a quality smith within driving distance.
Just easier to work with for small things versus $75 shipping each time back and forth.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Do a search for Robert Gradous. This should answer your question from all of the great feed back he has received from all of the members here on site
Do a search for Robert Gradous. This should answer your question from all of the great feed back he has received from all of the members here on site
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
GAP if I was not on a budget or
Garland Gilbreth at www.tripleggunsmithing.com if I was on a budget.
Good luck PG
GAP if I was not on a budget or
Garland Gilbreth at www.tripleggunsmithing.com if I was on a budget.
Good luck PG
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
West Wind Rifles in Erie Colorado. When I bought my first 30 caliber Obermeyer barrel, I asked Boots who would be the best person to do work on it and mount it onto my rifle. He recommended them without any hesitation.
So off my rifle went. The smith there asked for 3 dummy rounds, and then asked how much jump I wanted the bullets to have before engaging the rifling. I said 10-15 thou jump. The rifle came back with 12.5 thou jump. I still think that was quite amazing. But he did the same thing when I sent him my 6.5 mm Obermeyer barrel. His work is nothing short of amazing.
A couple of other things I find interesting is that the work has always come back with no unexpected price increases, and most of all....on time. Ask yourself how many gunsmiths actually return work on time...
West Wind Rifles in Erie Colorado. When I bought my first 30 caliber Obermeyer barrel, I asked Boots who would be the best person to do work on it and mount it onto my rifle. He recommended them without any hesitation.
So off my rifle went. The smith there asked for 3 dummy rounds, and then asked how much jump I wanted the bullets to have before engaging the rifling. I said 10-15 thou jump. The rifle came back with 12.5 thou jump. I still think that was quite amazing. But he did the same thing when I sent him my 6.5 mm Obermeyer barrel. His work is nothing short of amazing.
A couple of other things I find interesting is that the work has always come back with no unexpected price increases, and most of all....on time. Ask yourself how many gunsmiths actually return work on time...
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">GAP
APA- Jared Joplin
SAC- Mark Gordon
PHOENIX CUSTOM RIFLES
YOUNGS GUNS
GRADUOUS
RWS
LPR- Louisiana precision Rifles
BLACK OPS PRECISION- Mike Bush
TAC OPS- Mike Resigno
KAMPFIELD CUSTOMS
I Know I'm forgetting some</div></div>
I was going to say KMW but Terry isn't doing custom builds anymore is he?
Draw a random out of this list you'll be fine. All the smith's on here are GTG, and good guys.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BigJoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">GAP
APA- Jared Joplin
SAC- Mark Gordon
PHOENIX CUSTOM RIFLES
YOUNGS GUNS
GRADUOUS
RWS
LPR- Louisiana precision Rifles
BLACK OPS PRECISION- Mike Bush
TAC OPS- Mike Resigno
KAMPFIELD CUSTOMS
I Know I'm forgetting some</div></div>
I was going to say KMW but Terry isn't doing custom builds anymore is he?
Draw a random out of this list you'll be fine. All the smith's on here are GTG, and good guys.
Re: Who would you get to build a custom rifle for you
Call Doyle Englin of Dixie guns, you'll thank me
Doyle Englin
Dixie Guns
706-654-8400
best gun smith i have ever met, with the best rates and lowest wait times. he is also a nightforce dealer now.
Call Doyle Englin of Dixie guns, you'll thank me
Doyle Englin
Dixie Guns
706-654-8400
best gun smith i have ever met, with the best rates and lowest wait times. he is also a nightforce dealer now.
