Respected Rifle Smiths Who Offer Services

[Milf Dots]

In Florida (by distance from me!):
Rick/Gulf Coast Precision/GCP Rifles - North Venice, FL
Eric Bostrom - Myakka City, FL
Dana English Rifles - Wauchula, FL
Alex Wheeler/Wheeler Accuracy - High Springs, FL
Gordy Gritters/Gordy's Precision - Edgewater, FL
Joe Walls/Walls Rifles - Hastings, FL
Altus Shooting Solutions - Baker, FL


Outside Florida (and in random order):
Mike Manzella/Manzella Precision - Roundup, MT (just north of Billings)
Chase Fisher/Fisher T&C - Lewistown, MT
Kirby Allen/Allen Precision Shooting Rifles - Fort Shaw, MT
Snowy Mountain Rifles - Hamilton, MT
Mike R./TacOps - Beverly Hills, CA
Aaron Roberts/Roberts Precision Rifles - Spring, TX
Travis Redell/R Bros Rifles - Bastrop, TX
Clayton Smith/West Texas Ordnance - Brownfield, TX
Alamo Precision Rifles - North Richland Hills, TX
Red Beard Gun Works - Portland, TX
Hill Country Rifles - New Braunfels, TX
Mike Brazda/Bayou Teche Guns - Arnaudville, LA
Brian Allen/A-Team Precision - Rayville, LA
Garret Preece/Preece Precision - Ogden, UT
Blue Mountain Precision - Vernal, UT
Phoenix Custom Rifles - Tempe, AZ
Axis Works - Tempe, AZ
Owens Armory - Chino Valley, AZ
Chad Dixon/Long Rifles, Inc. - Sturgis, SD
Travis Stevens/TS Customs - Miller, SD
Dave Tooley/Tooley Custom Rifles - Gastonia, NC
Swift Creek Rifles - Goldsboro, NC
Tim Roberts/Crescent Customs - Kansas City, MO
George Gardner/Gap Precision - North Kansas City, MO
Hunt's Long Range - Summersville, MO
Jered Joplin/American Precision Arms/APA - Jefferson, GA
Joe Collier/Collier Rifles - Millen, GA
Mark Gordon/Short Action Customs/SAC - Wellington, OH
Kelbly's Rifles - North Lawrence, OH
Jon Beanland/Beanland Custom Rifles - Gould, OK
Stuteville Precision - Shawnee, OK
Mile High Shooting - Frederick, CO
Greg Tannel/Gretan Rifles - Rifle, CO
Fritz/Black Canyon Customs - Denver, CO
Emil Kovan/Kovan Match Rifles - Bailey, CO
Rob Snyder/RW Snyder Custom Guns - Manning, IA
Frank Green/Bartlein Barrels - Jackson, WI
Greg Young/Southern Precision Rifles (BugHoles, Inc) - Cookeville, TN
Dane Miller Rifles - Las Vegas, NV
Marc S./Spartan Precision Rifles - Caldwell, ID
Dallas Lane/Lane Precision Rifles - Pocatello, ID
Kinport Peak Rifles - Pocatello, ID
Patriot Valley Arms - Pottstown, PA
WAR Rifles - Manassas Park, VA





The list was mostly borrowed/based on the great work of PrecisionRifleBlog.com


The intent of the list is to be a resource for those who want precision rifle smithing services like blue printing, accurizing, chambering, barreling, bedding, trigger timing, full custom builds, etc., and not a list of companies that specialize in "Spec'd builds with select options". That isn't a judgement on the latter, indeed their rifles are usually outstanding. Many of the latter builders might NOT want to be listed here because answering inquiries about services they don't offer just wastes valuable time better spent elsewhere.

 

[Milf Dots]

I'll add their locations later.

 

[KnowNothing256]

Add Deep South Tactical while you’re adding things

 

[WeiserBucks]

At least one of the guys on your list is deceased, RIP Robert.

 

[Milf Dots]

At least one of the guys on your list is deceased, RIP Robert.

I missed it. Apologies to family and friends of Robert Gradous.

 

[anginaprinzmetal]

In Las Vegas, Nevada, Dane Miller Rifles (DMR). Dane and Joe build hammers and are PRS shooters and hunters so guys with real world experience.

 

[Jlknights61]

Long Rifles Inc. (LRI)

 

[dirtking]

Radix Precision out of Omaha, NE

 

[KnowNothing256]

Ok, pretty sure this should be a sticky if there isn't one already.

 

[Andielouroo]

In Las Vegas, Nevada, Dane Miller Rifles (DMR). Dane and Joe build hammers and are PRS shooters and hunters so guys with real world experience.

I second this wholeheartedly. I have several complete rifles and prefits from Dane and all of them are lasers. Plus Dane is just a really good dude.

 

[7WSMShooter]

Cant believe this ones not on here yet…
Mike R -TacOps

ones I have dealt with-had rifles built by, or shot their builds
APA-Jered Joplin
Crescent Customs-Moon
Gap
Gradious-RIP Robert
Tooley Customs- Dave
LRI- Chad Dixon
Accurate Ordanance-Dave
Baity’s Customs- Leonard Baity (may have retired)
All these guys can put a nice rifle together

 

[Milf Dots]

The intent of the list is to be a resource for those who want precision rifle smithing services like blue printing, accurizing, chambering, barreling, bedding, trigger timing, full custom builds, etc., and not a list of companies that specialize in "Spec'd builds with select options". That isn't a judgement on the latter, indeed their rifles are usually outstanding. Many of the latter builders might NOT want to be listed here because answering inquiries about services they don't offer just wastes valuable time better spent elsewhere.

 

[jlorensen]

I've had good experience with River's Bend Gun Company near KC.

 

[Rocketmandb]

Spartan Precision - soon to have my third custom done by Marc S.

 

[MikeRTacOps]

Spartan Precision - soon to have my third custom done by Marc S.

Mark is a solid builder and knows his Shit Tell him I send my regards when you speak with him...

Mike R.

 

[stratton2885]

Greg Tannel. Gretan Match Rifles. in Rifle CO.
Emil Kovan. Kovan Match Rifles. In Bailey CO.

Both are stellar rifle builders.

 

[Edds]

Does TacOps offer barrel chambering for just a barreled action?

 

[swampbuck]

I believe Accurate Ordnance is dissolved.

 

[swampbuck]

I would definitely add score hi gunsmithing in New Mexico and Dana English Rifles in Florida.

 

[Milf Dots]

I believe Accurate Ordnance is dissolved.

You're correct and I was unaware of that. Thanks

 

[Rob01]

Don't forget Patriot Valley Arms. @bohem Josh does great work and is on the site as well.

Lots of good ones in the list I have used also.

 

[Packfan]

Keystone Accuracy is another to add.

 

[b6graham]

West Texas Ordnance. clayton is a good dude

 

[Average guy]

Fisher T&C in Montana is turning out good work.

 

[Ware'sTacticalFirearms]

Aaron Roberts- Roberts Precision Rifles
He builds some hammers, and he’s a good guy too. I’ve shot alongside him and some of his customers, very nice rifles!

 

[swampbuck]

I would also add Collier Rifles in GA. Dana English and Joe Collier are guys that Robert Gradous had very high regard for and often recommended them when he was too busy for more work.

 

[rubiconrob]

Altus

 

[Stoweit]

I’ll second Altus!

 

[Bandm62]

Jon Beanland is absolutely top notch

 

[Vandoogle13]

Black Canyon Customs
Fritz is an absolutely amazing smith and has killer customer service and awesome turnaround times.

 

[Krob95]

Came here to say Fritz at Black Canyon Customs is the man. Wouldn't have anyone else do my gunsmithing work... unless I stop being poor and buy a sick ass setup from @MikeRTacOps

 

[Milf Dots]

I really need to update and add locations for all these talented rifle builders.

 

[Milf Dots]

Who does the rifle smithing for Altus- is it Gordy Gritters? Thnx

Ern does the 'smithing for Altus.

 

[b6graham]

Who does the rifle smithing for Altus- is it Gordy Gritters? Thnx

@AccuSol-ERN ?

 

[AccuSol-ERN]

@AccuSol-ERN ?

I am the contracted builder for Altus.

I do everything in-house short of barrel fluting and stock camos.

Ern

 

[Glassaholic]

I am the contracted builder for Altus.

I do everything in-house short of barrel fluting and stock camos.

Ern

I am always impressed with Altus builds, smashing job on those! Can you cut a barrel shorter and pin/weld a muzzle brake? Is this something I would bring directly to you or to Altus?

 

[Glassaholic]

This thread has great information! Another vote for it to be a sticky.

Does anyone know if there is an actual Rep from Altus on the Hide?

 

[AccuSol-ERN]

I am always impressed with Altus builds, smashing job on those! Can you cut a barrel shorter and pin/weld a muzzle brake? Is this something I would bring directly to you or to

I don't do pin/weld setups. It goes against every ounce of my being for precision rifle work.....haha.

Ern

 

[0724/1030]

Swift Creek Rifles
139 Arrington Bridge Rd.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
919.222.2998
[email protected]

 

[Rob01]

Swift Creek Rifles
139 Arrington Bridge Rd.
Goldsboro, NC 27530
919.222.2998
[email protected]

Good guy here.

 

[Northfl]

Walls rifles Hastings fl.
Joe walls. Prs pro and hunter as well

 

[axarob44]

Does Area 419 still build rifles and custom builds or are they just doing accessories these days? Can't seem to find services on their website.

 

[Terry Cross]

Does Area 419 still build rifles and custom builds or are they just doing accessories these days? Can't seem to find services on their website.

They just did a batch of rifles for their own Ohio State Police so they must have some capacity for that.

.

 

[Milf Dots]

All- who are the top three precision rifle 'smiths- who offer services- in your states? I've got some in the first post but many states only show one 'smith, or aren't represented at all. (If it's somebody unknown to others, I may not list it)

If I've already listed them- please don't post their names again! thnx

@Frank Green @Lowlight @Terry Cross @Rob01 @MarinePMI @MikeRTacOps

 

[Bluedino14]

Any recommendations in the San Antonio/New Braunfels/Austin area? The Greater areas of those cities works.

I am willing to travel a bit.

 

[Milf Dots]

Any recommendations in the San Antonio/New Braunfels/Austin area? The Greater areas of those cities works.

I am willing to travel a bit.

There are five listed for Texas so far, but you'd have to google map them.

 

[spife7980]

Any recommendations in the San Antonio/New Braunfels/Austin area? The Greater areas of those cities works.

I am willing to travel a bit.

The ones I would consider (personally know) are in uvalde (south Texas armament), Portland red beard), liberty hill (rip) and brenham (di)

There are individuals closer who do their own stuff but I don’t think they take work from strangers.

 

[HerCoStarNTheBeaverPictur]

Any recommendations in the San Antonio/New Braunfels/Austin area? The Greater areas of those cities works.

I am willing to travel a bit.

Hill country rifles
Tumbleweeds

 

[Xferbuckeye]

I’m not qualified to do so but would anyone have the experience to add (or not) short action customs in Ohio?

 

[Milf Dots]

I’m not qualified to do so but would anyone have the experience to add (or not) short action customs in Ohio?

Mark Gordon/SAC is already listed.