Gunsmithing Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

[tracker1502]

Hello all!

I was recommended to this site by some close family and decided it's time. I'm looking at building my own custom rifle (well, having one built anyways with certain parts).

I'm looking for a good gunsmith close to Northern Alabama to talk to about putting together my "dream gun".

Here's what i'm looking at:

.308 remington 700 action
Lilja 28" ss barrel (fluted with milled muzzle brake)
Cadex Strike 33 chassis (black)
Still undecided on the scope for now (something with .125moa)


I've been looking around and found a couple gunsmiths that are somewhat local but none that i've found that there are many recommendations about.

When I order the barrel it'll be roughly over an inch longer for machining and all so I'll need a place to finish the barrel and also take the action and true it to the barrel then put it all together on the chassis.

Any suggestions??

Thanks for your time!!

 

[Alabama556]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

Send it to one of the gunsmiths that people here use. The only good smith I know of is in either Nashville or tupelo, ms that is close by. I have used predator custom shop in Nashville and they are good.

 

[tansinator]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: egraham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Send it to one of the gunsmiths that people here use. The only good smith I know of is in either Nashville or tupelo, ms that is close by. I have used predator custom shop in Nashville and they are good.</div></div>

I believe Predator is in Knoxville. I could be wrong though.

Eddie

 

[ukdave28]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

Its a way from you but try these guys....

http://www.redjacketfirearms.com/







LOL.......

 

[mbp708]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

One of the best in the state. Give him a call.

Jim McCullough
494 Seymore Rd., Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6443

 

[Alabama556]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

Sorry Knoxville is correct for predator. Good guys who do good work.

 

[tracker1502]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

whats the website for predator? I'm not too far from there. Might just go talk to them in person if they are open to the public during the week.

 

[Alabama556]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

Just google predator custom shop.

 

[JByrd]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

Predatorcustomshop.com

 

[JByrd]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

That joplin feller at APA is purdy good too

hes in jefferson ga to the east of ya.his guns shoot bitty bitty one hole groups

 

[bondoscustomz1]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

Try JP Precision in Oxford. Not sure how close to you he is but a great guy and Smith. Jody 256-282-5388 [email protected] is his email. T

 

[eagleskier]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

I strongly recommend Howard Pitts of Pitts Precision Rifles in Taft, TN. He has built rifled that have won national F-Class competitions for the son of a friend of mine. (i have shot them and it was a very expensive trip to the range since I had to have one.) He built me a 6XC off of an old 700 action that shoots lights out!

 

[pickpick]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

Hooper Ordnance is in central Al. and is GTG

 

[Big Dog Steel]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

I'm not trying to be difficult, but I never understood the whole, "I need a smith that lives close to me" deal. Most of the gun plumbers I know have all sorts of modern means of communication and ship all over the country. There are bunch of great smiths in this fine country, why limit yourself to someone close? Find the best one you can find and plan to pay a few bucks more for shipping, or just send it to GA Precision, Jamie @ Wolf Precision, or Moon at Crescent customs.

 

[Danley]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mbp708</div><div class="ubbcode-body">One of the best in the state. Give him a call.

Jim McCullough
494 Seymore Rd., Selma, AL 36701
(334) 875-6443
</div></div>

I'll second Jim. One of the best out there!

 

[Hooper]

Re: Reputable gunsmiths in/near North Alabama?

Lots of fine smiths listed in this thread.

If you decide local, we would be glad to help you. We will be able to get to your work within 2 months.