Here's a few more a completely Dark Earth Cerkoated bolt with a Varminter knob on it.

Got my Savage bolt back from Keith today and I love it! I had everything cerakoted dark earth and the Marksman Tactical knob installed. I can't say enough good things about the work he does. If anyone is considering having a knob installed on their Remington or Savage, I highly recommend giving Keith a call first. He can do just about anything you want. Here are some pics.
Thanks again Keith...ANDY

I just got 3 bolts back and had two of them totally cerakoted and one just the knob done. I have to say that the work is very well done and that I will get a couple more done shortly as well as get the whole bolt on my third one finished up. I should have taken care of it all at one time. Anyways, +3 for all of my bolts getting taken care of in a very short time period and done well. Thanks Keith, RG

I have a Rem 798 that needs one of these. You you need a bolt to make a fixture from I will let you use mine. Until then I'm stuck with an undersized knob.

Thanks for the good reviews guys.

As for the 798, I'm not able to accept anything but the norm right now. We're pretty busy with Rem700s and Savages right now.

Thanks
Keith Johns
AZ Precision

Keith, 1 5R bolt incoming for a Varminter. Note included...

Keith...received my modified Phoenix knob today and just wanted to say thanks...craftsmanship is 2nd to none! For those who are contemplating utilizing Keith's talent...go for it! Great communication, fast turn-around, excellent craftmanship, and exceptional value!

Can't thank you enough!

Keith Johns, AZ Precision

Here's a Long action and Short action Remington 700 Cerakoted black up to the lugs. The long action has the Phoenix knob, and the short action has the Varminter




Here's another bolt completely Cerakoted, with a Phoenix knob



And yet another Phoenix knob installed, polished to match the Stainless 5R bolt

I'm going to post a small prices list here, that I have recently updated on my website.

Bolt knob installs are still $75. This includes coating the knob.
To have the handle coated to match the knob, it's just $5 extra
To have the bolt shroud coated to match the knob, it's $5 extra
To have the ENTIRE bolt Cerakoted, it's $30 extra(this includes the shroud and handle)

So, for example, to get a knob installed and EVERYTHING Cerakoted, it's $105 total.

I get asked a lot whether a customer should have us coat the entire bolt. Well, the answer I give is this, "if your bolt is anything except a brand new BLACK bolt from Remington, I'd get it completely coated". The reason I say black, is because I hate the look of stainless bolt bodies and if you hunt, this shine can give you away.
The only time I reccomend not doing it, is if your bolt is brand new, and the color already fits your application.
Cerakote does act as a dry lube after it's worked down. We use a dab of Tetra grease on the shroud threads, a few drops of snake oil on the F-pin spring, and measure firing pin protrusion on every bolt that goes through our shop.

We treat your bolt like our own and we spare no expense in doing it right.

If you have us do everything we offer to your bolt(bolt knob, aluminum firing pin assembly, and Cerakote), it will come back feeling like a different bolt. It will weigh less, dry fire smoother, have quicker locktime, and function smoother.


Thank you
Keith Johns

Turn around time:

I've always quoted turn around time at 3 days. It has been 3 days since I was using Durabake, a bake on instant cure coating. Now we use Cerakote air cure. It's MUCH stronger, and well worth the extra money for me. It takes 5 days to completely cure, and about 48 hours before you can ship it and not worry at all.

It's been hard to get things out in 3 days since I need 1-2 days for cure time. I've had the urge to rush shipping and not allow total cure time needed. Luckily, we havent had a problem with scratching during shipping or reassembly yet.

From now on, my quoted turn around time wil be 3-5 days. Most things will go out in 3 still, but if I need another day or two to allow it to cure correctly, I'm going to let it. No sence in rushing a job well done.

We put a lot of hard work into your bolts. Most people just screw on a Badger knob. We turn out knobs in house, fit them to each individual bolt handle, Cerakote, and we clean up every bolt that comes through. This is why we cant claim 1-2 day turn arounds like some of the others.


Thanks
Keith Johns, AZ Precision

PM sent.

Should be totally caught up after Thursday this week, except for one bolt awaiting a Badger knob. I have more Badger knobs on order already.

PMs out
Thanks you
Keith

Keith, my bolt was sent out to you today via USPS Priority!!

Email returned. Thank you very much.

We'll be caught up again after this weekend.

3-5 day turn around. 3 is the norm.
Shipping takes most of the time. When bolts are shipped to me to have work done, it takes about 10 business days on average. 3-4 days for shipping both ways, and 3 days in my shop.

If there are certain cases where a person needs it back in no time, like in the case of duty rifles, call me. We'll work something out.


Thanks again

Keith Johns
AZ Precision

Here's some pics of work that recently went out

Two Varminter knobs, knob coated only($75)


Here's two bolts, one Phoenix, one Varminter, fully Cerakoted($105)


Here's a Savage bolt with a Varminter knob installed, waiting to be Cerakoted. It shows the factory hunk of steel next to it.





Turn around time is still 3-5 days, depending on what work your having done. Certain orders do go out in as little as 2 days.

Thank you
Keith

hmmm.....I have this sneeking suspision that one is mine. now this is just torture.

Keith, just got my 5R polished Varminter back, and WOW! It feels and looks fantastic. Shipping is very slow to/from south Florida apparently, but it was worth the wait.

I will be sending another 700 long action bolt for another Varminter and to have the whole bolt/knob cerakoted in black in 2-3 weeks. It's a new gun and I can't let go of it so soon....

Thanks for the great workmanship!
Strats (aka Ray)

Thanks guys.
Everything in right now, is shipping out tonight.

Thank you
Keith Johns

PM sent and bolt is in it's way.

Can't wait....

Keith,
Have you done anything with the AR30 bolt?

I've done a knob for an AR30, but for now I'm sticking to Remingtons and Savages.


The last couple orders are being Cerakoted right now, and will ship out tomorrow afternoon.

We are fully caught up and have stocked up on supplies. Eagerly taking orders.

Thank you
Keith Johns
AZ Precision

Please let me know if you can do one down the road. Thanks.

Prototype 1/2" socket knob


This isn't the actual knob I will be selling. But within two weeks I will be offering a bolt knob about the size of a Badger, that has a 1/2" hex opening in the end. Shooters can then use their bolt as a wrench to loosen or tighten their scope rings. Many of the popular companies use 1/2" nuts on their scope rings.

Again, the pic above isn't the actual product I'll be offering. The ones I sell will be seamless, and come Cerakoted.

Price of these knobs is undecided, but will be around $25 extra.

If you have any ideas for attachments that can go in a knob that you might be interested in purchasing, let me know.


Thanks
Keith Johns



btw, we're fully caught up and have been slow this past week. Lets get some orders in!

Thanks guys

Keith, that's a great addition to the services you already offer! It's an excellent idea to incorporate that socket into the bottom of the knob - might as well have the tools you need close by, I'm sure that it will be a hit. I'm anxiously waiting to get my bolt back from you, (sent on the 29th)and am hoping that it'll come soon.

Your bolt has shipped a while ago. You'll get it today I bet.

And turning your bolt into a 1/2" wrench wasnt my idea. There will be someone else putting one out soon I think. But I havent seen one out yet and know nothing of anyones design.

Again, the pic above isnt what the product will be like.
There wont be a seam, and it will be completely Cerakoted.

Thanks
Keith Johns

I appreciate the update, and I wasn't implying that the wrench in the knob was your idea, I was just politely commending you for jumping at this opportunity to tool "your own version" of it. I'm aware that they're already out there and in use. Looking forward to my bolt coming, and I may have another one to send out, soon as well.

Thanks Keith!

Got mine back last week and took it for a test drive on Sunday. Big improvement over the stock knob. really happy with it. Thanks again.

I know... just sayin.


Thanks guys. Cant believe how lucky I've been getting such great customers, really.

Thanks
Keith Johns
AZ Precision

Keith ~

Got the Phoenix knob in black back from you tonight! Looks exceptional on the SPS Tactical and really facilitates quicker bolt cycling as well. Thanks for a doing a great job, I appreciate it!

Put a new Phoenix knob with a hollowed end on my .243win.
Definitely the nicest thing on the rifle...

Does anyone know anyone who does bolt knob installs in the UK to the same standard as Keith Jones? Even better would be a picture.

Thanks

If you post that question in one of the general forums, you'll be more likely to get an answer.
Start a thread in rifles or gunsmithing. I'm sure there's several members on here in the UK.

Thank you

Keith Johns

We're pretty slow right now. Turn around time will be quicker... about 2-3 days.

Thanks

I decided to re-shape my shroud today; just to be different.

Here are the pics, before re-Cerakoting it.




Put a 60 degree shoulder on the two rounded edges, and shortened the shroud by about .100".
I'm considering removing a very small amount of material from the rear of the cocking piece, to further lighten the firing pin, and thus quickening locktime even more. With the aluminum firing pin assemblies I use, combined with this modification, your firing pin assembly will be quite possibly the lightest on the market.

sending bolts your way tomarrow morning

Sounds good. We're starting this week fully caught up. Turn around time will be quick for the next couple weeks.
Good time to mail your bolt in before the holidays are here.

Thanks
Keith Johns

Can You do a Savage 110 bolt? I was thinking the tapered one with knurling would be good.

Yes I can do Savages.
I'm not offering knurling right now though. I need to get a new knurling bar, and I havent really been happy with the feel of knurled knobs.

Thanks
Keith Johns

To give my work an extra touch, I'd like to start contouring shrouds like mine pictured above. It doesnt change anything except how it looks.

I'll only be offering it done to the aluminum shrouds I offer. I can do it to aluminum firing pin assemblys, or just a shroud if you want.


If you have a steel shroud and want it done, mention it. It will mean I need to refinish the shroud though.

Thank you
Keith Johns

Got back the bolt last night....

Excellent job, nice finish & quick turn around Keith, never doubted your work one bit.
A+

looks good

hey didnt i see someone that had a torque wrench built in to mount the scope. your work looks top class, nice selection