Gunsmithing Any particular smith(s) the go to guy(s) for a Badger Ordnance M2013 build?

[Waorani]

Haven't started looking yet but thought I might benefit from someone else's experience with this.

 

[Wyfox]

SAC

 

[DAVETOOLEY]

I've done some.

 

[strike33]

SAC built my 2008 and 2013. GAP has built some.
Mr. Tooley does builds some great rifles

 

[jetmd]

http://www.riversbendguncompany.com

Any of the above would be fine.

I personally would use Jeff at Rivers Bend.

Good Luck, you have a foundation for an Awesome rifle with the 2013!

 

[Waorani]

Thanks all. This gives me some options.

 

[BillyGoatMachine]

There's nothing really tricky about them that require any special knowledge. I've done a few sans issues.

 

[Wyfox]

Just make sure thet loctite both firing pin set screws, its fairly common for smiths to miss that on the 2013's.

 

[Waorani]

Thanks, it's in capable hands but I'm aware of the issue and will check when it comes back.

 

[Mgordon]

You're going to also want to check that the breech ring is not being "Sandwiched" between the feed ramp and the barrel face. Even if you follow the dimensions exactly, sometimes the breech ring will push back against the feed ramp and push a bur up.

Also, the breech ring can benefit from having the lug corners polished where the brass will pass by during extraction/ejection. They can scratch the brass up pretty good.

Lastly, ensure that the actions extraction cam angles where the bolt handle contacts is not being "Peened" down into the raceway. After many cycling metal can get displaced and pushed down into the raceway contacting the bolt body.

Mark