Gunsmithing Predator Custom. Knoxville, TN

[DaveNc]

Don't want to sound like a commercial for them and I'm not employed by them. So with that disclaimer out of the way... Predator Custom is one top notch outfit. I have had two rifles up there to be re- coated in their proprietary coating called "RhinoHide" this is one of the best finishes I have experienced. Their turn around time and pricing is amazing.
To make it even better their customer service is second to none. The owner Jim is a hell of a nice guy to deal with. I hear they built some great stuff too. Thanks to Jim and Predator Custom for two jobs, so far, well done!

 

[AXEMAN]

Re: Predator Custom. Knoxville, TN

where is that picture that says this thread is useless without pictures? lol

 

[garrett4]

Re: Predator Custom. Knoxville, TN

Have nothing but good things to say about Predator, make a fine stick at a very affordable price. Jim is first rate

 

[burkeknives]

Re: Predator Custom. Knoxville, TN

Jim is a great guy, and builds on hell of a rifle!

 

[M855]

Re: Predator Custom. Knoxville, TN

Predator is good togo I`ve had a few rifles worked on by them

 

[hibc]

Re: Predator Custom. Knoxville, TN

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DaveNC</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't want to sound like a commercial for them and I'm not employed by them. So with that disclaimer out of the way... Predator Custom is one top notch outfit. I have had two rifles up there to be re- coated in their proprietary coating called "RhinoHide" this is one of the best finishes I have experienced. Their turn around time and pricing is amazing.
To make it even better their customer service is second to none. The owner Jim is a hell of a nice guy to deal with. I hear they built some great stuff too. Thanks to Jim and Predator Custom for two jobs, so far, well done! </div></div>
+1000
They have always done awsome work and they build some bad ass rifles.

 

[Cixelsyd]

Re: Predator Custom. Knoxville, TN

They built my 300 Whisper for me. Real reasonable price for a full on build and the turn around wasn't bad either. I'm glad I gave them a chance. The thread protector that they did makes everyone do a double take.

Crappy cell phone pic from work:

CHRIS

 

[al redneck]

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Just make sure you get a test target with the rifle. They used to guarantee .5 moa on their builds. When I got mine a few years back there was no test target enclosed. I shot some Black Hills match ammo and it shot around .6 moa. After I contacted them they sent me a target that was approx .6 moa- over the .5 they guaranteed. Jim wrote that they didn't have an accuracy load for 260 Rem and that was why the target was over .5 moa. Seriously a 260 Rem !!! We weren't talking about a 437 Whizbang Improved. Pretty lame not including target and then using a lame excuse. The bedding job was screwed up. When I rebedded it, it would shoot .5 or under. Anybody can make a mistake but when the rifle didn't meet THEIR guarantee and they knew it they should have found out why and fixed it. If I can't trust a company I won't do business with them. I know others have had good luck with them but I am telling you what happened to me.

david

 

[Jon Lester]

Re: Predator Custom. Knoxville, TN

Had good luck with an AR build from them.

 

[PowerLine]

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They built me a .308 on R700 action in McMillan A5 stock. Shoots one ragged hole at 100 yds. I'm fairly pleased with it.