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Looking for a gunsmith

Posted on 1/26/25 at 6:09 pm
Posted by C9
Member since Aug 2019
141 posts
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!
Posted by magicman534
The dirty dell
Member since May 2011
1726 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 6:10 pm to
Where are you located?
Posted by C9
Member since Aug 2019
141 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 6:14 pm to
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...
Posted by JD10
Member since Aug 2010
1010 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 7:02 pm to
Reulet in Covington.
Posted by C9
Member since Aug 2019
141 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 7:27 pm to
Thank You!
Posted by Got Blaze
Youngsville
Member since Dec 2013
9506 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 7:59 pm to
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
Posted by WillFerrellisking
Member since Jun 2019
1985 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 9:01 pm to
Jonathon Reulet?

He’s done great work for me!
Posted by pdubya76
Sw Ms
Member since Mar 2012
6390 posts
Posted on 1/26/25 at 10:04 pm to
Billy Tierce in Utica , Mississippi.
Posted by bluemoons
the marsh
Member since Oct 2012
5777 posts
Posted on 1/27/25 at 9:33 am to
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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 by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
Member since Nov 2010
86634 posts
Posted on 1/27/25 at 9:49 am to
Posted by JD10
Member since Aug 2010
1010 posts
Posted on 1/27/25 at 4:15 pm to
Yes
Posted by Duckhammer_77
TD Platinum member
Member since Nov 2016
2904 posts
Posted on 2/26/25 at 12:12 am to
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.

Posted by Tchefuncte Tiger
Bat'n Rudge
Member since Oct 2004
60739 posts
Posted on 2/26/25 at 6:01 am to
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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 by Norla
Member since Aug 2016
427 posts
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:10 pm to
Guglielmo Firearms

This is a friend of mine and we use him for everything gun related. He does really good work.
Posted by tke_swamprat
Houma, LA
Member since Aug 2004
10542 posts
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:16 pm to
Arrowbee Precision in north Thibodaux
Posted by GeauxTime9
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Dec 2010
6722 posts
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:51 pm to
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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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