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double gun
03-05-2011, 12:05 AM
I have been thinking of finishing up a few projects that have been put on hold way too long. Just wondering who is building what.... details and pics wanted!

wolf308
03-05-2011, 06:31 AM
im putting together a 300 H&H magnum target rifle. custom gunworx is doing the work, match ron smith barrel,custom stock coming,jewell trigger and the action is from a 300 RUM and is even left handed for me. used casings to see if the RUM would cycle the H&H brass, worked fine, CG is accurizing the action for me then ill put in all the usual refinements. im glad its taking a long time cause its oh so expensive. about 2350 so far and thats without the gunsmithing bill. not to mention the reloading equipment. gonna try and stretch this calibre to 1500 y at least. and was hoping of hitting the 1 mile club(with the help of niteforce),but that might be a little too optimistic.

1100winger
03-05-2011, 07:40 AM
on a chilean action, have kept the milsurp barrel as it is .285 and smooth as a babies bottom, just shortened to 24 inches. Boyd stock, commercial bolt, removed mil sight base, (was going to be a scout but changed my mind), 3.5 pound trigger, nothing fancy - just a good walking partner. It may yet end up with a 22 inch tube - depends on the balance. JR from Tomslake does all my smithing. They always shoot well and I expect sub moa with hunting loads. This is my second AI - first was on a small ring. If it all works I plan on giving it to my son in law for his first rifle. It's not a one mile popgun - but should deliver out to 400.

trooper
03-05-2011, 07:51 AM
Got an old Remington mod 30 action that I'm debating what to do with. It has the original 30-06 barrel and is shot out. The stock is soft and trash. I'm thinking of 30-06 again but with a heavier barrel and a quality stock, but not sure if synthetic is the way to go or maybe wood.. any advice out there?

duceman
03-05-2011, 08:18 AM
Just got my gain twist barrel from ron smith last week, will finish at 24''. custom reamer from dave manson in 25 souper improved should be here this week.
going on a parker hale mauser action an boyd's thumbhole stock.
should 115 gr chinchaga's at 3200, lee

Mike_W
03-05-2011, 08:28 AM
Don't know if I would consider it a custom but i am looking at redoing a mid 70's Winchester model 70 30-06 into a 338-06 ( haven't decided if it will be a AI ) I want to keep the gun as original as possible, I will consider rebarreling but would like to rebore, redo the stock ....pillar and glass bed, might see what I can do with the trigger or replace that. Should be a real dandy when all is said and done doing the old girl some justice and bring her back to life.

Mike

220swifty
03-05-2011, 09:02 AM
My 6.5-06 just went in to get a new fluted bolt installed, and to get the stainless barrel bead blasted and the blued action reblued in a matte finish. Should have it back today or tommorow.:sHa_shakeshout:

Pathfinder76
03-05-2011, 09:20 AM
I've got a custom 280 about to get under way.

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l433/chuck_nelson/IMG_2415.jpg

fatboyz
03-05-2011, 09:23 AM
I'm building a 338 EDGE. I have a stainless Savage LA with magnum bolt face, Timney Trigger, and custom bolt knob, and heavy duty recoil lug. Waiting for a prefit Shilen SM SS 30" barrel, Ken Farrel base and single shot follower from Mystic Precision. I'm also waiting for a McMillan A3-5 ADJ stock. Custom gunworx is going to assemble it, and is building a muzzle brake for it now. I also have Defensive Edge 338 EDGE dies, and have built up some brass from 300 RUM.
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/fatboyz0001/338%20EDGE/104_0130.jpg
http://i700.photobucket.com/albums/ww2/fatboyz0001/338%20EDGE/104_0131.jpg

fatboyz
03-05-2011, 09:27 AM
MikeW
How are you going to make a 338-06 out of a 30-06 without rebarrelling. If you were going to rechamber to a different cartridge in the same caliber OK, but nobody is going to take your 30 cal barrel and make it a 338? Talk to a smith and get him to order you in a quality sporter contour 338 barrel then chamber it to 338-06. :)

Mike_W
03-05-2011, 09:42 AM
MikeW
How are you going to make a 338-06 out of a 30-06 without rebarrelling. If you were going to rechamber to a different cartridge in the same caliber OK, but nobody is going to take your 30 cal barrel and make it a 338? Talk to a smith and get him to order you in a quality sporter contour 338 barrel then chamber it to 338-06. :)

I thought it could maybe be rebored. Some internet searches have shown that it can be done, I would like to keep it original however if a rebarreling is needed I will.

Can you recommend a barrel and or gunsmith shop in or around Edmonton to do it?

I would probably get to do it otherwise

Mike

double gun
03-05-2011, 10:07 AM
I thought it could maybe be rebored....Mike

It can. Call Ron Smith.

sheephunter
03-05-2011, 10:25 AM
Still getting the final touches put on a Pre 64 Model 70 build and just starting on my zebra striped 375 H&H :D

double gun
03-05-2011, 10:57 AM
Still getting the final touches put on a Pre 64 Model 70 build and just starting on my zebra striped 375 H&H :D

You should look up a product called Donjer... take your zebra stripes to the next level of realism. :sHa_shakeshout:

sheephunter
03-05-2011, 10:59 AM
You should look up a product called Donjer... take your zebra stripes to the next level of realism. :sHa_shakeshout:

LOL...cool. We've got a back skin let from Vanessa's stallion....maybe just go with the real thing :sHa_shakeshout:

double gun
03-05-2011, 01:29 PM
LOL...cool. We've got a back skin let from Vanessa's stallion....maybe just go with the real thing :sHa_shakeshout:

Sure - get yourself a can of contact cement and have at it. Be sure to post before and after pics. :)

CSIGuy67
03-05-2011, 01:41 PM
I've got a few on the go right now. Just finished a stock job on a Ruger 10/22 for fun. Photos are attached.

I'm thinking of doing the same to a beat up stock on my old Remmington Targetmaster and another on a Mossberg semi-auto .22 that I've got in the safe. I'm also doing a makeover project on another Ruger but not near finished yet, waiting for parts to show up. I'll post them when it's done.

JJ-65
03-05-2011, 02:11 PM
Still getting the final touches put on a Pre 64 Model 70 build and just starting on my zebra striped 375 H&H :D

Would this be the same rifle as per your article in COS magazine ?

Quote: I elected to have the Model 70 rechambered from .264 Magnum to 7mm Remington Magnum.

Do tell. Never heard of anyone doing that before.:sHa_sarcasticlol:

Rockymtnx
03-05-2011, 02:19 PM
Still dragging my butt finding a donor 700 for a ultralight weight 7mm-08 build.

Pathfinder76
03-05-2011, 02:38 PM
Use a custom action. They're practically the same price.:sHa_sarcasticlol:

u_cant_rope_the_wind
03-05-2011, 03:27 PM
I have 3 on the go Right now and fourth waiting, 2 are browning B78,s (1885 high walls) one in 300saum, new barrel and rechamber, the other in, 257 roberts, the third is an original 1885 winchester high wall 45-70 BPCR getting a turkish wallnut stock built for it and rechambering to 45_90, I better not say how much cuz my other 1/2 might find out:sEm_oops2:

whitetail Junkie
03-05-2011, 03:37 PM
My 6.5-06 just went in to get a new fluted bolt installed, and to get the stainless barrel bead blasted and the blued action reblued in a matte finish. Should have it back today or tommorow.:sHa_shakeshout:

What twist is in your barrel on that 6.5-06?

How fast will it push a 120 grain bullet?

26" barrel?

Thanks WJ.

fatboyz
03-05-2011, 03:38 PM
Other than if there's sentimental value, is the cost of reboring a model 70 worth it? A custom barrel blank starts around $350.00 then the smithing charge to chamber it and head space and finnish it. JMHO
Mike W
Is there enough barrel on your model 70 to rebore from 30 cal to 338?
Cheers

Mike_W
03-05-2011, 04:24 PM
Talked with a barrel maker and he said no problem $300 for everything.

Kananaskis
03-05-2011, 05:19 PM
I don't know that it would be called a custom. My son and I are sending in a CZ 550 American in 30-06 to be rebarreled with a Ron Smith gain twist (starts 1 in 16 and ends at 1 in 9) barrel in 280 Rem. That'll happen this year. Next year our hope is to have it sit on a McMillan carbon fiber CZ 550 to free up a little weight. We haven't determined barrel length yet, any opinions?

LongBomber
03-05-2011, 05:31 PM
I am doing a oddball, a 270-243wssm. I have a M70 pushfeed super short action from a very well used 223wssm. I picked up a Mcgowen 270 1-9 twist Win featherweight contour barrel, and the reamer is on order from PTG. I think the barrel length will be around 20". The stock is a bit of a question, possibly a boyd's laminate with the butt stock cut out, it al depends on the balance. But the barrel is very light, so i expect I will need to remove some wood from the butt to make it balance.

hal53
03-05-2011, 05:53 PM
I have 3 on the go Right now and fourth waiting, 2 are browning B78,s (1885 high walls) one in 300saum, new barrel and rechamber, the other in, 257 roberts, the third is an original 1885 winchester high wall 45-70 BPCR getting a turkish wallnut stock built for it and rechambering to 45_90, I better not say how much cuz my other 1/2 might find out:sEm_oops2:
just picked up new .257 Roberts #1 today....what are you thinking, generally about loading for it????

been looking thru' my old manuals...time to update...

abodmij
03-05-2011, 06:47 PM
Hi guys I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a Ghost Rocket trigger connector 3.5lb in Canada, seems the states won't ship that kind of stuff to regular addresses in Canada anymore
oh by the way it is for a Ruger SR9 THANKS

whitetailhntr
03-05-2011, 07:14 PM
Still dragging my butt finding a donor 700 for a ultralight weight 7mm-08 build.

Why not just buy an sps brand new, sell the barrel for 100 bucks on gunnutz and get your build going. I have searched for a 700 action for a while and most are priced at 500.00 or more. You can buy an sps brand new for 600 or 700 for a stainless one.Bob at custom gunworx told me he builds lots on the sps actions and that they work quite well.

double gun
03-05-2011, 08:21 PM
Not really a custom, but I finally got a chance to fire a few rounds thru a rifle I hope to restock and have become my mountain rifle. I shot a 3 shot group at 100, then one at 200. Keep in mind this is factory ammo (all I had), I havent taken the creep out of the trigger, bedded the rifle, and I was cold and out of breath from running my targets out in 2 feet of snow. That should take care of most of my excuses. Yes I know they are only 3 shot groups not 5 shots and I am okay with that. That said, this is a factory 5 3/4lb weatherby ultralight in 280. I am very pleased and cant wait for better weather, better loads, a lighter stock, and a better trigger to really see what it will do.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q151/herm338/weatherbytarget.jpg

Hagar
03-05-2011, 08:24 PM
Not nearly as custom as many others,but I am playing with a Husqvarna 1600 in .30-06.I have done the trigger,and am now looking at putting it into a wildcat ultralight stock.Hope to get a set of Talley light rings and have a 3200 3x9-40 for it.

u_cant_rope_the_wind
03-05-2011, 09:24 PM
just picked up new .257 Roberts #1 today....what are you thinking, generally about loading for it????

been looking thru' my old manuals...time to update...

generally for a coyote rifle/ may load some 120 grn for bigger stuff like moose and elk,

220swifty
03-05-2011, 10:22 PM
What twist is in your barrel on that 6.5-06?

How fast will it push a 120 grain bullet?

26" barrel?

Thanks WJ.


It is a gain twist RKS that ends up a 1-9", finished at 26", and I have not really done any work with 120's, but the chrony showed my 129 gr SST's going right at 3000 fps.


Popped over to the gunsmith's today and chose a bolt handle and firing pin assembly for the new bolt. He should be done his part, then off for a laser engraving and back to me, hopefully in time to nail a few more winter coyotes.

bearbuster
03-05-2011, 10:29 PM
Customs are new to me. I have always wanted to, just never commited the cash. I did pick up a donor gun, Sako A5 in 25-06 last summer with the intentions of rebarreling or strip it right down to something new

whitetail Junkie
03-05-2011, 11:42 PM
It is a gain twist RKS that ends up a 1-9", finished at 26", and I have not really done any work with 120's, but the chrony showed my 129 gr SST's going right at 3000 fps.


Popped over to the gunsmith's today and chose a bolt handle and firing pin assembly for the new bolt. He should be done his part, then off for a laser engraving and back to me, hopefully in time to nail a few more winter coyotes.

Very cool.

The 6.5-06 is a great cartridge.my dad had one custom built with a Hart Barrel.Unfortunatley he sold the rifle which sucks,because even to this day it was the most accurate rifle that he ever owned.

Congrats on the new Fluted bolt i'm sure that it will look awesome!

whitetail Junkie
03-05-2011, 11:46 PM
Getting a 7mm STW Built which wont arrive until august.

Not really a custom Rifle unless useing my own wood blank and getting the scope rings and bases case colored by a gun smith in Nova scotia is considered custom?

I hope it turns out nice:)

Rockymtnx
03-06-2011, 12:03 AM
Why not just buy an sps brand new, sell the barrel for 100 bucks on gunnutz and get your build going. I have searched for a 700 action for a while and most are priced at 500.00 or more. You can buy an sps brand new for 600 or 700 for a stainless one.Bob at custom gunworx told me he builds lots on the sps actions and that they work quite well.
Yeah thats more than likely what I will end up doing.

sheephunter
03-06-2011, 01:19 AM
Would this be the same rifle as per your article in COS magazine ?

Quote: I elected to have the Model 70 rechambered from .264 Magnum to 7mm Remington Magnum.

Do tell. Never heard of anyone doing that before.:sHa_sarcasticlol:

Yup, that's the one.

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 03:05 PM
Use a custom action. They're practically the same price.:sHa_sarcasticlol:

LOL...had a chance to chew the fat the other day over a beer with Rod from Corlanes. His thoughts on Reminton vs custom were that a custom action comes in at $1195. You can buy a Remington action for around $550 but by the time you true it ($250) sleeve it ($150) and change to a Sako extractor ($100 I think), they are practically the same price and with the custom you don't have an action the handle can break off of.....:sHa_sarcasticlol:

Throw in some bolt fluting and suddenly the custom action seems like a pretty good deal. No doubt you can build a Remington for less if you leave it stock but then it's not much more than a Reminton with a new barrel and stock. Each to their own. For someone looking for a true custom, the custom action practically is the same price :)

Pathfinder76
03-24-2011, 04:58 PM
Numbers seem to stretch a bit when we want them to. Lets use $550 for the donor that's fine. I'll use Dennis Sorensens ball park price for blueprinting that action and bolt and add $150 to that (we won't get into things like who is the better gunsmith). The better news is that the Remington comes with a trigger and I can have that set to two pounds for $50. It also comes with bottom metal, magazine box, spring, and follower. That's $750 ready to go. Your Defiance is $1195 plus trigger ($150 conservatively (yours was closer to $300)), bottom metal ($75 very conservatively (yours was closer to $300)), and box/spring and follower ($75). Thats almost double the price. Pretty close eh.

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 05:01 PM
Numbers seem to stretch a bit when we want them to. Lets use $550 for the donor that's fine. I'll use Dennis Sorensens ball park price for blueprinting that action and bolt and add $150 to that (we won't get into things like who is the better gunsmith). The better news is that the Remington comes with a trigger and I can have that set to two pounds for $50. It also comes with bottom metal, magazine box, spring, and follower. That's $750 ready to go. Your Defiance is $1195 plus trigger ($150 conservatively (yours was closer to $300)), bottom metal ($75 very conservatively (yours was closer to $300)), and box/spring and follower ($75). Thats almost double the price. Pretty close eh.

Guess if want a Reminton trigger and can find an action that includes bottom metal and spring and follower for $550 and you forget the sleeve and Sako extractor and don't want a fluted bolt your math works.....I prefer using the real numbers.:)

Pathfinder76
03-24-2011, 05:06 PM
Guess if want a Reminton trigger and you forget the sleeve and Sako extractor your math works.....I prefer using the real numbers.:)

Why in the world would I add a Sako extractor and mill dirt catchers into the bolt body? As to triggers, I've owned Rifle Basix, Timney, and Jewel and give me a well smithed remington anytime.

On the subject of sleeves, I build hunting rifles not target guns and prefer a bit of wiggle room in an action. But if I wish I can add a sleeve for half of what Corlane is charging.

Pathfinder76
03-24-2011, 05:07 PM
Oh, and I can buy the whole rifle for $550.

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 05:12 PM
Why in the world would I add a Sako extractor and mill dirt catchers into the bolt body? .

Spiral flutes Chuck...spiral flutes.

Huntnut
03-24-2011, 05:17 PM
Guess if want a Reminton trigger and can find an action that includes bottom metal and spring and follower for $550 and you forget the sleeve and Sako extractor and don't want a fluted bolt your math works.....I prefer using the real numbers.:)

Actually I bought a complete rifle off of this site that already had a reworked trigger for $400. I had Rod blueprint it when he put the barrel on but you are right it is not a "true custom"-it is a rebarrled Rem. but being left handed my choices are very limited. Certainly would like a true custom job one day though. :)

Pathfinder76
03-24-2011, 05:23 PM
Spiral flutes Chuck...spiral flutes.

I suppose you buy the self cleaning theory. I've been down that road.

http://i330.photobucket.com/albums/l433/chuck_nelson/P1030861.jpg

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 05:28 PM
I suppose you buy the self cleaning theory. ]

Nice looking bolt! Not sure about the blue though.

LongDraw
03-24-2011, 08:04 PM
There is no doubt that buying a donor SPS, truing and building on it is more cost effective than building on a custom action. This discussion is deja vu...

Not as pretty or unique as a custom action, but will get the job done with equal performance.

double gun
03-24-2011, 08:18 PM
...mill dirt catchers into the bolt body?.

I can never understand why guys say this. When done right the surface finish is as smooth as the bolt body itself. Nothing sticks to the flutes that wont stick to a non-fluted bolt. At least thats my experience.

...and don't want a fluted bolt your math works.....I prefer using the real numbers.:)

Add $75-125 for a fluted bolt.

Pathfinder76
03-24-2011, 08:21 PM
I can never understand why guys say this. When done right the surface finish is as smooth as the bolt body itself. Nothing sticks to the flutes that wont stick to a non-fluted bolt. At least thats my experience.


OK, we can say there is no downside. But lets not say there is a practical upside.

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 08:24 PM
There is no doubt that buying a donor SPS, truing and building on it is more cost effective than building on a custom action. This discussion is deja vu...
.

Absolutely but if you are looking for custom action performance out of a Remington action...the cost difference is not that much more to go custom. Pretty sure that's all I said. Just adding some info from the horse's mouth so to speak...this info from a guy that makes a whole lot more cash building on a Remington action that selling a custom. There's no doubt about that :)

double gun
03-24-2011, 08:27 PM
OK, we can say there is no downside. But lets not say there is a practical upside.

I think bolts are fluted for 2 main reasons:
1)Looks - lots of guys like the looks of a fluted bolt.
2)Weight - while it doesnt shave much weight, taking a little here and there adds up. Which is important if you are trying to build a ultralight.

LongDraw
03-24-2011, 08:28 PM
Absolutely but if you are looking for custom action performance out of a Remington action...the cost difference is not that much more to go custom. Pretty sure that's all I said. Just adding some info from the horse's mouth so to speak...this info from a guy that makes a whole lot more cash building on a Remington action that selling a custom. There's no doubt about that :)

What does a trued Remington give up to a custom action when you speak of performance on a hunting rifle build?

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 08:34 PM
What does a trued Remington give up to a custom action when you speak of performance on a hunting rifle build?

LOL...you should get in on the action in the "good gun vs bad gun thread"

I brought some info to the board from a man whose opinion I trust.....nothing more. If you want to shoot a stock Remington or Savage action go for it. There's nothing wrong with them. My point was that if you want a custom rifle and are willing to take the steps to make a stock action on par with a custom, custom actions don't add a lot to the build....and there is no doubt about that. If you don't want to, I can respect that too.

Pathfinder76
03-24-2011, 08:41 PM
I think bolts are fluted for 2 main reasons:
1)Looks - lots of guys like the looks of a fluted bolt.
2)Weight - while it doesnt shave much weight, taking a little here and there adds up. Which is important if you are trying to build a ultralight.

Who cares about looks? :)

Pathfinder76
03-24-2011, 08:44 PM
I brought some info to the board from a man whose opinion I trust.....nothing more. If you want to shoot a stock Remington or Savage action go for it. There's nothing wrong with them. My point was that if you want a custom rifle and are willing to take the steps to make a stock action on par with a custom, custom actions don't add a lot to the build....and there is no doubt about that. If you don't want to, I can respect that too.

I like Rod, but lets be honest here. He's a salesman and you're buying.

LongDraw
03-24-2011, 08:45 PM
LOL...you should get in on the action in the "good gun vs bad gun thread"

I brought some info to the board from a man whose opinion I trust.....nothing more. If you want to shoot a stock Remington or Savage action go for it. There's nothing wrong with them. My point was that if you want a custom rifle and are willing to take the steps to make a stock action on par with a custom, custom actions don't add a lot to the build....and there is no doubt about that. If you don't want to, I can respect that too.

LOL...I have done a few full blown customs, and more than a few semi customs on trued Remington actions and my check book shows me my results are different than yours.

Look at the targets from each and there is no feasible way to discern the difference from the custom actions and trued Remington actions based on how they shoot.

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 08:46 PM
I like Rod, but lets be honest here. He's a salesman and you're buying.

Absolutely and he could have put a lot more money in his pocket doing all the work on a Remington action than making a percentage on a custom action. Not all salesmen are crooked :)

crown royal 17
03-24-2011, 08:48 PM
Jesus working on feeding my family how much extra money do you have must be nice.

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 08:49 PM
LOL...I have done a few full blown customs, and more than a few semi customs on trued Remington actions and my check book shows me my results are different than yours.

Look at the targets from each and there is no feasible way to discern the difference from the custom actions and Remingtons based on how they shoot.

Perhaps you are using the wrong actions and being over charged...I'm not sure. I just know what I was quoted on the weekend.

And you can get just as drunk on Strawberry Angel as a fine Amarone. If accuracy was the only measure of gun's worth we might all be shooting $600 Savages. You are missing out on a good discussion in another thread.

elkhunter11
03-24-2011, 08:49 PM
Several years ago, I purchased a 700SPS stainless rifle, had Rod at Corlanes true the action, add a Sako extractor, chamber and install a Gaillard barrel, and pillar bed the barreled action into a Mcmillan stock.I did not have the bolt sleeved or fluted, and the Remington trigger was simply adjusted. The end result was a 300RUM rifle that shot the three consecutive groups below with my hunting loads. Given that the gun averaged well under 1/2" at 100 yards, I don't believe that I gave up any performance compared to a true custom actioned hunting rifle.

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d128/stubblejumper11/300ultramaggroups.jpg

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 08:52 PM
When did accuracy become the only measure of a gun's worth or quality or functionality. You should have saved some money and bought a Savage elk!

double gun
03-24-2011, 08:55 PM
While a smith can make more reworking an action, he has to do the work. You can only do so much in a day. Selling a custom action might make him less per action but he can sell as many in a day as he wants.

LongDraw
03-24-2011, 08:57 PM
While a smith can make more reworking an action, he has to do the work. You can only do so much in a day. Selling a custom action might make him less per action but he can sell as many in a day as he wants.

Ding Ding!

elkhunter11
03-24-2011, 08:59 PM
When did accuracy become the only measure of a gun's worth or quality or functionality. You should have saved some money and bought a Savage elk!

A Savage would not have provided the stock style and dimensions that I like, or the barrel rate of twist, length, or contour that I wanted. By having a gun built, I got to choose those things as well as the overall weight, the balance, the recoil pad, the surface finish and color.

LongDraw
03-24-2011, 09:09 PM
Perhaps you are using the wrong actions and being over charged...I'm not sure. I just know what I was quoted on the weekend.

And you can get just as drunk on Strawberry Angel as a fine Amarone. If accuracy was the only measure of gun's worth we might all be shooting $600 Savages. You are missing out on a good discussion in another thread.

Clearly your results differ from mine.

Positive I'm using the right actions, and definitely not being overcharged..

220swifty
03-24-2011, 09:13 PM
Jesus working on feeding my family how much extra money do you have must be nice.

My gunsmith is renovating his house, and guess what i do for a living........

Labour swaps are nice.

crown royal 17
03-24-2011, 09:18 PM
My gunsmith is renovating his house, and guess what i do for a living........

Labour swaps are nice.

Hold little deer antlers.Just kidding.

Pathfinder76
03-24-2011, 09:22 PM
Not all salesmen are crooked :)

That is inappropriate and the end of this discussion.

crown royal 17
03-24-2011, 09:22 PM
Hold little deer antlers.Just kidding.

Sorry my mistake Pronghorn.:sHa_shakeshout:

220swifty
03-24-2011, 09:23 PM
That's my hobby.:) If i could make a living at it and stay married, I would.

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 10:10 PM
Clearly your results differ from mine.

..

Apparently. I was just posting my results. As always...mileage will vary.

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 10:12 PM
While a smith can make more reworking an action, he has to do the work. You can only do so much in a day. Selling a custom action might make him less per action but he can sell as many in a day as he wants.

Possibly. I'd like to think he was just being honest with me. :) Sad to see such a mistrust of gunsmiths on this board. Guess I just got lucky with the one I use :)

sheephunter
03-24-2011, 10:14 PM
That is inappropriate and the end of this discussion.

LOL...you opened the door. I believed what he was telling me. You were the one that questioned it. I've got no reason to doubt him. :)

TangoKilo
03-25-2011, 12:45 AM
LOL...I have done a few full blown customs, and more than a few semi customs on trued Remington actions and my check book shows me my results are different than yours.

Look at the targets from each and there is no feasible way to discern the difference from the custom actions and trued Remington actions based on how they shoot.

I'm 100% in agreement!!
Ive built on Custom actions and on trued Remingtons and the cost difference is substantial. A cost that in my opinion is not represented in a functionally better rifle.

I think theres only one guy on this thread being over charged...

$250 to true an action... Sheesh!!:sHa_sarcasticlol: