I recommend Robert Vestal at Vestal's Custom Guns.He is located in Abingdon Va. Phone # (276) 628-9680). He is an avid long range shooter,and is a graduate of an accredited Gunsmithing school from Colorado.I recently had him build me a 338 Lapua. I told him to build it just like he would for himself. His price was very reasonable compared to the prices I have seen for other similar guns on the hide. The first time I took it out to shoot long range I hit a 24 inch square plate at 2038 yards.Plus all the in between targets. I had been into 22 bench rest shooting for many years at 50 yards,so this was a thrill for me to say the least. Robert also treats his customers almost like a family member. He always takes time to answer questions and is never in a rush. One day I was at his shop and there were many people in there. I talked to him and left because he was very busy. When I got home he had left a message wanting to know why I left in such a hurry. I told him I knew that was how he fed his family and I did not want to keep him from his work.
My experience with this business has been more than positive,and he will get all my work from now on. One other thing I like, if he does work for you, and a problem were to arise, I am sure that it would be taken care of promptly.
Here are the specs of the build;
Premier 5-25X56
Stiller 338 tac action
McGowan barrel 1 in 10 twist
McCree precision stock
Jewel trigger
Custom brake by Vestals
Lapua brass
300 Gr Berger OTM Hybrid Tactical Bullets
93 grains Retumbo
Federal 215 Gm magnum primers
OAL 3.910.
I was amazed how accurate this rifle is and was very happy to hit a target that far on my first ever ELR shoot.
I will post some photographs later of this fantastic build.
My experience with this business has been more than positive,and he will get all my work from now on. One other thing I like, if he does work for you, and a problem were to arise, I am sure that it would be taken care of promptly.
Here are the specs of the build;
Premier 5-25X56
Stiller 338 tac action
McGowan barrel 1 in 10 twist
McCree precision stock
Jewel trigger
Custom brake by Vestals
Lapua brass
300 Gr Berger OTM Hybrid Tactical Bullets
93 grains Retumbo
Federal 215 Gm magnum primers
OAL 3.910.
I was amazed how accurate this rifle is and was very happy to hit a target that far on my first ever ELR shoot.
I will post some photographs later of this fantastic build.