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Looking for a gunsmith
Posted on 1/26/25 at 6:09 pm
Posted on 1/26/25 at 6:09 pm
Nothing too crazy, looking for a Tikka super lite in 30-06, have it reamed to 30-06AI and bed into a Mcmillan Sako Hunter Pattern stock.
Any help?
Thanks!
Any help?
Thanks!
Posted on 1/26/25 at 6:14 pm to magicman534
St George, La
Have zero problems driving several hundred miles for a reliable GS. Have four rifles built by Ray Perry, wish I had him build this when he was still taking work...
Have zero problems driving several hundred miles for a reliable GS. Have four rifles built by Ray Perry, wish I had him build this when he was still taking work...
Posted on 1/26/25 at 7:59 pm to C9
Do you already own the McM stock ? Current lead time is 6+ months and prices have gone up several hundred dollars each with the new ownership. McM is not the same company it once was and QC is a major issue.
On the re-chamber, barrel will have to be set back several threads and cost will be in the $150-225 range. Ask for a copy of the reamer print to confirm reamer manufacturer, neck length, and headspace. In the last 10-15 years, PTG has had major issues with QC and reamers out of spec. Manson , JGS, and Henrickson are the making the best reamers today.
Do you already own 30-06 AI dies ? If not add another $250. I’ve built a lot of custom rifles in 30 years. Re-chambering a factory barrel has always been controversial and “iffy”. You’re investing up to $200 in a $50 factory barrel hoping it shoots better and you don’t lose velocity / efficiency. I’ve always told customers build what you want but don’t expect miracles from setting back , rechambering a factory barrel
On the re-chamber, barrel will have to be set back several threads and cost will be in the $150-225 range. Ask for a copy of the reamer print to confirm reamer manufacturer, neck length, and headspace. In the last 10-15 years, PTG has had major issues with QC and reamers out of spec. Manson , JGS, and Henrickson are the making the best reamers today.
Do you already own 30-06 AI dies ? If not add another $250. I’ve built a lot of custom rifles in 30 years. Re-chambering a factory barrel has always been controversial and “iffy”. You’re investing up to $200 in a $50 factory barrel hoping it shoots better and you don’t lose velocity / efficiency. I’ve always told customers build what you want but don’t expect miracles from setting back , rechambering a factory barrel
Posted on 1/26/25 at 9:01 pm to JD10
Jonathon Reulet?
He’s done great work for me!
He’s done great work for me!
Posted on 1/26/25 at 10:04 pm to C9
Billy Tierce in Utica , Mississippi.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 9:33 am to WillFerrellisking
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Jonathon Reulet?
Third. He's in Goodbee so it's a little bit of a drive for you, but he is a solid dude and does good work.
Posted on 1/27/25 at 9:49 am to C9
Posted on 2/26/25 at 12:12 am to C9
Todd Bonura at Maniacal Arms in Covington. (985) 886-8300
He built a 280 AI for me using a Bergara action. It's a beautiful gun and shoots lights out. I'm about to drop off some rifles in the next few weeks to be pillared, bedded, and crowned.
He built a 280 AI for me using a Bergara action. It's a beautiful gun and shoots lights out. I'm about to drop off some rifles in the next few weeks to be pillared, bedded, and crowned.
Posted on 2/26/25 at 6:01 am to C9
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St George, La
Eduardo Chahin on LiRocchi Road just off of O'Neal. I guess he's still in business.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:10 pm to C9
Guglielmo Firearms
This is a friend of mine and we use him for everything gun related. He does really good work.
This is a friend of mine and we use him for everything gun related. He does really good work.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:16 pm to C9
Arrowbee Precision in north Thibodaux
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:51 pm to Tchefuncte Tiger
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Eduardo Chahin on LiRocchi Road just off of O'Neal. I guess he's still in business.
I second Ed, he does great work.
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