Gunsmithing decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

[tx25male]

Now that I have finally decided to get custom Hunting rifle built from the ground up (stiller action, kreiger/lilja barrel, stock and trigger to be researched), I need some recommendations from you guys. This is going to be my first custom rifle. I could go the GA Precision route, but I am certain there are numerous other qualified gunsmiths out there that can do the same quality work without the big price tag or the looooooong wait. Any recommendations?

Thanks

 

[deadly0311]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

AJ Brown, American Precision, Randy @ R&D precision, WNRoscoe. there are numerous here and all post here

American Precison(Jered Joplin)JJoplin
Randy @ RD Precision HateCA
AJ Brown- AJ Brown
William Roscoe- WNRoscoe
GAP- A10XRifle

all do great work and post here under those names listed

 

[Wil]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

<cough> Mark Pharr <cough>

 

[deadly0311]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

yeah i left that one out, im tired. Hes a good one as well. All of these smiths listed will do wonders with a rifle

 

[wadebrown]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

My vote would be Jim Kobe as his work is outstanding as is the price and turnaround.

He is a member here.

 

[Impact]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

Surgeon can build u a nice one as well.

 

[wnroscoe]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

Tex,

When selecting a gunsmith I'd make a bad guy list and steer clear. There are numerous good guys out here. Chances are, there's one very close to you as I type. If you can find one with in a two or three hour drive I'd pay him a visit, may be worth while.

Depending on where in OK you're at, Surgeon Rifles would be one of the first I contacted. Good luck.

 

[wjwill]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

wsroscoe is good to go in my books! He lives 7 to 8 hours away depending on traffic and I am more than willing to make the drive for his services. I used him before and will use him time and time again.

He has my reminton action right now.... just a couple of delays on my end is holding the build up.

 

[TOP PREDATOR]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

http://www.wellscustomguns.com/index.htm

does pistols and rifles and other interesting stuff. email him /contact personally for the interesting stuff

 

[Jerry m]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

I suggest you look at some custom rifle at shoots you attend or by visiting some shops. That will give you an idea of who to go to, instead of getting a recommendation over the net. IMHO

Good luck

Jerry

 

[BMG50CAL]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

Im a huge fan of Gap for rifles

Next American Precison(Jered Joplin)JJoplin

There alot more but i know these two are good to go

 

[gafferq2xl]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

LSR-Long Shot Rifles,AKA-Chris Matthews
Garden City, MO
816-773-6500

Very fast turn around, aside waiting for the componants and you won't get one built better.

 

[swarrick]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

Randy @ RD Precision, HateCA here on the Hide. His work speaks for itself and I have never heard one bad word about him or his work. The rifle that I have that he made is awsome.

wsroscoe has a good rep as well and his work is GTG. If I was in that land above Texas I would make the trip to him.

 

[Thud]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith

Have you tried to contact S&S Precision in Argyle Texas outside of Denton Texas. Stick is good. Where are you in OK. His #is 940 566 7001 give him a call won't hurt to talk to him.

 

[TCA4570]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wnroscoe</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Tex,

When selecting a gunsmith I'd make a bad guy list and steer clear. There are numerous good guys out here. Chances are, there's one very close to you as I type. If you can find one with in a two or three hour drive I'd pay him a visit, may be worth while.

Depending on where in OK you're at, Surgeon Rifles would be one of the first I contacted. Good luck. </div></div>

You can't go wrong with Surgeon.
I saw Surgeon actions go into the new Terry cross stocks.
Long and short.
Our Santa wears brown.

 

[skywalker]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

I think either one of them would do a great job. Be sure to post pics when you get it back.

 

[TCA4570]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

That is with a .260

Been there, done that, saw.

Thanks for a great summer of shooting.

 

[skeetlee]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

my vote goes to Jon Beanland of Beanland custom rifles. Jon does outstanding work that would compare or surpass all others. Jon is a fine human being with a heck of a talent!!!!!!! He is a good fella to say the least.. Lee

 

[TomS308]

Re: decided to get a custom rifle--which gunsmith??

Top Gunsmiths List..

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunsmiths.html