Gunsmith Recommendations?

[Brux]

I am wanting to build a new hunting rifle starting the first of the year. I want it chambered in 30-06. Components that I have acquired is a 700 LA,Manners EH6A already inletted and bottom metal and trigger.
I have had some rifles built so this is not my first rodeo.
Please give me some recommendations.
Thanks in advance.

 

[PinesAndProjectiles]

Long Rifles Inc
TS Customs
Southern Precision Rifles
Alpha Omega
GAP

The list goes on and on.

 

[smacha538]

I’m 99.9% LRI will build my next rifle. Can’t forget about SAC. They are great too.

 

[Brux]

Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming.
I already called LRI for quotes and they wanted $850.00 for just skim bedding so that knocked them out.

 

[SuperSneakySniper]

My votes go to Altus Shooting, TS Customs, Phoenix Custom Rifles, and Southern Precision Rifles! Awesome to deal with. In my experience they have been friendly, knowledgeable, easy to contact and very fair on prices/lead times.

I currently have a full build on the way from Altus.

Another one I'll mention is DMR LLC (Dane Miller Rifles) I havent ordered from them yet, but he was very accomadating over the phone and had excellent lead times.

Most of the gunsmiths recomended around here are of quality. Biggest factor is lead times.

 

[kthomas]

If you guys keep recommending my gunsmith my short wait times are going to increase TS Customs is awesome.

Lot's of great gunsmiths these days, some top ones already well represented in this thread.

 

[smacha538]

Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming.
I already called LRI for quotes and they wanted $850.00 for just skim bedding so that knocked them out.

That $850 quote is not for just skim bedding.

 

[free_rider_151]

I am wanting to build a new hunting rifle starting the first of the year. I want it chambered in 30-06. Components that I have acquired is a 700 LA,Manners EH6A already inletted and bottom metal and trigger.
I have had some rifles built so this is not my first rodeo.
Please give me some recommendations.
Thanks in advance.

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[powdahound76]

LRI
Mile High Shooting

experience with both. Would use either again.

With LRI is best to have them stock it out of a flat top if possible (they used to keep some on hand iirc), less up front $ in the stock vs paying for a “finished one” they work on. Look up a video of how they do stock work. Its unreal.

I was on a budget so had LRI do the BA and put in a stock with a chassis. Still shot lights out.

If they still have the 700 group buy going, its a no brainer IMAO.

 

[superde]

Stuteville Precision
Redbeard Gunworks
TS Customs
Crescent Customs
GAP

 

[BCX]

SAC
Crescent Customs
GAP

 

[Brux]

That $850 quote is not for just skim bedding.

Let me clarify myself on this. You are exactly right. The $850 charge is for inletting a flat top and bedding. My stock is already inletted,so they told me they would fill it in and inlet it again and bed it. I already payed Manners to do that. I have watched there video's and it looks like they do great work.

 

[smacha538]

Let me clarify myself on this. You are exactly right. The $850 charge is for inletting a flat top and bedding. My stock is already inletted,so they told me they would fill it in and inlet it again and bed it. I already payed Manners to do that. I have watched there video's and it looks like they do great work.

For sure. I really would like LRI to do the inletting this time around. Good luck with your choice. Definitely not easy lol

 

[Brux]

I would like to have it built locally by Accurate Ordnance but at this time they are not accepting new orders. They have built me several rifles and they are lasers. The fit and finish is top notch also.

 

[Pappakap]

+1 GAP

 

[SonicBurlap]

I've heard a lot of good things about Straight Jacket Armory lately.

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[nn8734]

LRI. They did a fantastic job on my Mod 5 and great to work with. Turn time is also quick.

 

[Ledzep]

I give my stuff I can't do myself to Area 419.

 

[DDoug]

I had good luck with Joe walls at Otm.

 

[superde]

I had good luck with Joe walls at Otm.

I am a fool for not thinking to including Joe Walls/Exodus Rifles. Joe build pieces of art and is a great guy.

 

[gsd1983]

TS Customs
Alpha & Omega
SAC
Radix Precision ( hi Mark?)

 

[Vandoogle13]

Mile high shooting accessories is top notch. Fair pricing, quality work and very easy to deal with!

 

[Hondo64d]

I am wanting to build a new hunting rifle starting the first of the year. I want it chambered in 30-06. Components that I have acquired is a 700 LA,Manners EH6A already inletted and bottom metal and trigger.
I have had some rifles built so this is not my first rodeo.
Please give me some recommendations.
Thanks in advance.

Jon Beanland. There MIGHT be some as good, but definitely none better.

John

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/bighorn-origin-build-thread.6952050/#post-7846600

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/jon-beanland.6896196/#post-7443253

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/beanland-masterpiece.6888868/#post-7269558

 

[nrspence]

I am wanting to build a new hunting rifle starting the first of the year. I want it chambered in 30-06. Components that I have acquired is a 700 LA,Manners EH6A already inletted and bottom metal and trigger.
I have had some rifles built so this is not my first rodeo.
Please give me some recommendations.
Thanks in advance.

Where do you live?

 

[TheBigCountry]

I would like to have it built locally by Accurate Ordnance but at this time they are not accepting new orders. They have built me several rifles and they are lasers. The fit and finish is top notch also.

Did AO say why they aren’t accepting new orders?

 

[Landon4]

Jon Beanland. There MIGHT be some as good, but definitely none better.

John

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/bighorn-origin-build-thread.6952050/#post-7846600

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/jon-beanland.6896196/#post-7443253

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/beanland-masterpiece.6888868/#post-7269558

John Beanland is great to deal with I have a 6.5 creed by him and it shoots great

 

[abn31c]

Lots of good ones mentioned, Im gonna stick with Mile High. Every call returned in a timely manner, every question answered.

 

[nrspence]

Lots of good ones mentioned, Im gonna stick with Mile High. Every call returned in a timely manner, every question answered.

Fritz does a great job at mile high.

 

[Gunstuff]

I am wanting to build a new hunting rifle starting the first of the year. I want it chambered in 30-06. Components that I have acquired is a 700 LA,Manners EH6A already inletted and bottom metal and trigger.
I have had some rifles built so this is not my first rodeo.
Please give me some recommendations.
Thanks in advance.

BLAKE BARREL AND RIFLE. we can get it done for you. Dm me if you need more information

 

[Aftermath]

I would stay FAR away Mike Johnson of Hells Canyon Armory.

 

[Brux]

Where do you live?

GA

 

[duramaxed]

Robert Gradous and Matt Stewart build some great looking hunting rifles.

I believe Gradous also in GA

 

[stratton2885]

Gre-Tan Rifles, Rifle CO (long wait)
Kovan Match Rifle, Wheatridge CO

 

[Styger]

Alamo Precision did good by me.

 

[glock63]

Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming.
I already called LRI for quotes and they wanted $850.00 for just skim bedding so that knocked them out.

Karl at Kampfeld Customs in idaho builds a hell of a rifle. I've printed half moa groups at 700 with one of his .308 builds when I do my part.

 

[_Raining]

Did AO say why they aren’t accepting new orders?

They told me maybe the first of next year.

I would like to have it built locally by Accurate Ordnance but at this time they are not accepting new orders. They have built me several rifles and they are lasers. The fit and finish is top notch also.

When I asked them recently they pointed me towards Greg Young at Southern Precision (a.k.a. Bugholes).

 

[Fishin6061]

Might look at DMR LLC out of Las Vegas. Dane builds phenomenal sticks with fast turn around.

 

[pineoak]

Many great gs, maybe consider something other that 30-06?

 

[Alarka]

Robert Gradous and Matt Stewart build some great looking hunting rifles.

I believe Gradous also in GA

Collier Rifles, Millen Ga and +1 for Robert Gradous in Hephzibah Ga. also

 

[Brux]

Gradous is out. He don't build on 700 actions

 

[Gunstuff]

Gradous is out. He don't build on 700 actions

I'm telling you try Blake barrel and rifle they build or Remington 700 recivers

 

[Terry Cross]

Don't forget Stewart Rifles, Beanland Rifles, Crescent Customs, Exodus and Stuteville Precision. All are stellar and you will be talking to the guy that would actually be building your rifle.

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[superde]

And!!!!! I would absolutely recommend KMW Precision ^^^^^^^^^. Terry builds a phenomenal rifle, but I assume he is still swamped by all the LEO and MIL orders though.

 

[x462290]

Robert Gradous, he builds absolute hammers. Very meticulous and not in a hurry. He is like fine wine, and produces rifles that are not sent out before their time. If you aren't patient don't waste your time.

 

[D̷e̷v̷i̷l̷D̷o̷c̷A̷Z̷]

Thanks for the replies. Keep them coming.
I already called LRI for quotes and they wanted $850.00 for just skim bedding so that knocked them out.

I like Phoenix Custom Rifles. Their bedding jobs are a real work of art. They index the barrel run out at 12 O’clock, they just go the extra mile to ensure it’s done right. Helps that they are local to me and wait times have never been longer than 6 weeks.

 

[BCX]

Gradous is out. He don't build on 700 actions

Cant blame him. I received a quote from a top smith for a 700 build and w all the upgrades on the 700 action.... it was higher than my $1800 Defiance.

 

[KYS]

GA Precision or Short Action Customs is who gets my business. You could call APA and see what their wait times and prices will be as well.

 

[waspocrew]

Lane Precision Rifles - Dallas builds one heck of a rifle!

 

[BigTex]

Jon Beanland. There MIGHT be some as good, but definitely none better.

John

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/bighorn-origin-build-thread.6952050/#post-7846600

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/jon-beanland.6896196/#post-7443253

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/beanland-masterpiece.6888868/#post-7269558

+1 for Jon Beanland

 

[BigTex]

Let me clarify myself on this. You are exactly right. The $850 charge is for inletting a flat top and bedding. My stock is already inletted,so they told me they would fill it in and inlet it again and bed it. I already payed Manners to do that. I have watched there video's and it looks like they do great work.

Did they say why? That seems a little off.