SH recommended gunsmiths

[bogeybrown]

I don't see an entry for Washington State yet, so JD Thomas in Yakima at High Speed Shooting Systems, Custom Gunsmithing, gun repair, Yakima Wa deserves a mention.



This pic doesn't do justice to JD and his quality because I instantly took Krylon to a really pretty rifle, but it's a stupidly accurate, incredibly light-weight .308 that's gone out to 1200yds or so.
(I had it out of the safe borrowing its bipod for another rifle, hence the bags)

 

[LocoGringo]

Don't have the post count and experience that a lot of others have, but Jim and Bob at Predator Custom Shop in Knoxville, TN (865) 521-0625 have done GREAT work for me on several rifles.

 

[0311 Hesco]

How bout Tom Sarver (Thunder Valley Precision), Kimbolton, Ohio 740-502-6530
I had about an hr and a half sit down with him in his shop and we hashed out some rough ideas for 2 .260 builds while he showed me some of his rifles he has done. Then, he took the time to hear me babble for 45 mins on the phone the other day (long distance nonetheless) about the specifics of the builds. Awesome guy and great work!

 

[Pusher591]

I think it would be a good idea to start a Hide recommended gunsmith's (long guns) sticky thread, and give the guys that do excellent work some credit. It would be nice if it was broken down by state then city. If this isn't a good idea then It can be deleted. If so, let' s get it started.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona
Phoenix Custom rifles In Tempe AZ- 480-467-8090

Arkansas

California
Griswold Brothers Gunsmithing In Ventura CA- 805-477-0115
R&D Precision In Glendora CA- 626-806-4389
Spartan Precision rifles 510-755-5293
Tactical Operations

Colorado
Match Armors Shop

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida
Southern Precision rifles. In Naples FL- 239-289-2338
Georgia
Accurate Ordnance In Winder GA- 678-219-0096
American Precision Arms In 706-367-8881
Gradous rifles In Hephzibah GA- 706-554-2959

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois
Wick Custom Rifles In Albion IL- 618-446-5213

Indiana
AJ Brown Arms Co. In Bloomfield IN- 812-384-1056
Saltman Gunworks Inc. In Tipton IN- 765-675-2040
Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana
Louisiana Precision In Forest Hill LA- 318-422-0421
KMW In Shreveport LA- 318-748-8732


Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri
Bullseye Shooting supply. In Marshfield MO- 417-859-4455
Cresent Customs In Kansas City MO- 816-221-1844
GA Precision In North Kansas City MO- 816-841-9322

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey
Shooters Corner. In Lake Hopatcong NJ- 973-663-5159
New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio
Short Action Customs In Welligton OH- 440-309-6085

Oklahoma
Beanland rifles In Gould OK- 580-471-3380
Surgeon rifles In Prauge OK- 405-567-0250

Oregon
Straight Shooters Supply. In North Bend OR- 541-297-6500
Pennsylvania
Dave Bruno rifles In Dayton PA- 814-257-8089
Wolf Precision rifles In Johnstown PA- 814-262-7994
Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota
Long rifles Inc. In Sturgis SD- 605-490-2561

Tennessee
Pitt’s Precision rifles In Taft TN- 931-993-6122

Texas
Atwell Precision rifles 214-679-3763
Pichford Custom Gunworks. In Waller TX- 936-372-9017
Roberts Precision rifles In Spring TX- 281-651-5593
Scout Supply Company In LaGrange TX- 979-242-2855
S&S Precision In Argyle TX- 940-566-7001
Texas Brigade Armory In Mingus TX- 254-968-5894
Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming
RGS LLC. In Casper Wy- 307-315-6054
Glenrock blue. In Glenrock WY- 307-436-2330

Add these guys to North Carolina:

Dave Tooley- Tooley Custom Rifles [email protected]
Cecil Self- Arrow Precision (704) 473-2351

Two of the best in North Carolina if not the east coast.

 

[bullseye13]

There are some empty State's that need filled in. When recommending a Smith please provide all the info if you can to save me some leg work. Also if you have a recommendation list it here, please don't PM me. If we do it that way, we can see who recommended them and maybe hear their experience with the smith.
Thanks

 

[Bradu]

RWS Gunsmithing in Manning, Iowa. He has built a few guns for me and I've been very happy with his work on both bolt guns and ar's.

 

[mdmp5]

I busted out some my sniper magazines and it looks like the smiths at tacticalrifles.net put out some lasers. Also I seen em a few times on discover channel. Sticky this mods.

This is a thread about recommended builders, not punks to avoid like the plague. Just in case you weren't kidding.

 

[bullseye13]

This is a thread about recommended builders, not punks to avoid like the plague. Just in case you weren't kidding.

I think he was kidding. But even if he wasn't, I'm positive Tacticalrifles.net will never be on this list.

 

[AtOne]

RBros Rifles

Phone – (360) 791 4741
Elma, WA
R Bros Rifles
https://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Bros-Rifles/169716451489

Travis builds fantastic rifles and is a hell of a person too !

 

[mdmorrow]

x2 for Robert Snyder. He does good work and is quite active on here.

Also add Twisted Barrel in Wyoming to the list. twistedbarrel.com

 

[KLin]

Correction for listing on GA Precision phone number: 816 221 1844.

 

[bullseye13]

Correction for listing on GA Precision phone number: 816 221 1844.

Got it. Thanks.

 

[powdahound76]

The guy I hear about all the time here in CO is Greg Tannel. I think a couple of people here may have heard of him.....
Gre'-Tan Rifles

 

[Jig Stick]

Dave Bruno Precision Rifles in Dayton PA.

Awesome guy to work with. His chambering really is world class. Many of his rifles have set world records in both short and long range benchrest. The current 1000yd record was shot with one of his 6mm Dashers. He can build anything...tactical, benchrest, f class, rail guns, and smokeless powder muzzleloaders.

 

[Tickle]

Surgeon Rifles...Also Leo Conring Precision Weapon Systems

Surgeon Rifles, Inc.
48955 Moccasin Trail Road
Prague, OK 74864
405-567-0183 (PH)
405-567-0250 (FAX)

Leo Conring
196 Hightower Falls Road
Cedartown, GA. 30125

Cell (770) 755-2879

Here's a rifle Leo just finished recently for me.

 

[Hunt]

You already have Terry Cross on the list. Another I've done business with that I can't recommend enough is Karl Feldkamp of Kampfeld Custom in Clinton, Michigan:

Kampfeld Custom - Custom Rifles, Custom Gunsmithing

 

[bogeybrown]

I don't see him mentioned: Joe Ducos, [MENTION=57399]stockdoc[/MENTION] here on the Hide does the loggerhead adjustable cheekpiece retro-fits for rifle stocks. He's in Salina California.
He did a great job on a McMillan for me, awesome comms and turnaround time at a very fair price.

 

[Hntelk]

TBA... Not so sure about them

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/bear-pit/35912-texas-brigade-armory.html

 

[bullseye13]

TBA... Not so sure about them


http://www.snipershide.com/shooting/bear-pit/35912-texas-brigade-armory.html

Thanks Hntelk, I'll remove til proven otherwise.

 

[stockdoc]

+ 1 for marc Soulie at Spartan rifles. Awesome work!!!!

 

[LightningJMP]

I have good luck with Ed at Vanden Berg Customs, Marty at Twisted Barrel, and everyone at GAP.

Vanden Berg Custom
15502 Galveston Road, #218
Webster, Texas 77598
Office: (281) 480-3180

 

[bodhisafa]

Entry for Mississippi

Dixie Precision Rifles
PO Box 13653
Jackson, Ms 39236

Phone: (601)706-9100
Email: [email protected]

Website: 1000yardhunter.com

 

[kthomas]

I think he was kidding. But even if he wasn't, I'm positive Tacticalrifles.net will never be on this list.

Maybe someone should start a list of "smiths to avoid". I'm sure they would top that one...

 

[Whit]

Another + for Mark at SAC and Jered at APA. I highly recommend both these smiths. They do outstanding work.

 

[tomcfc11]

+1 for Stick at S&S Precision in Argyle,TX built 2 for me and worked on a couple others. Awesome guys and they are putting out great rifles!

 

[mchurch52]

I've seen his name on here once or twice and have heard nothing but praise for Kevin Cram of Montour Coutny Rifles. I've got a full custom of his in .308 on a Stiller action and the workmanship is outstanding.

Montour County Rifles
216 Shultz Road
Danville, PA 17821

 

[MoBoost]

Mechanical Accuracy
Jones, OK
Home

 

[Sonic Crack]

OHIO
Jon Addis
Area 419 Firearms
Waterville, OH
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 419-509-0374 (call or better yet text for quicker response)
01 FFL and 03 SOT

 

[Painless300]

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Robert Gradous in GA. is tops in my book as well, his attention to detail in incredible. By the way don't let him fool you he can shoot.

 

[Bluejazz]

R bros rifles!!!

 

[RichS]

I've had good luck with Hart Rifles in Nescopeck PA

 

[XTREM HTR16]

Tom Bowman
Fall Creek Custom Rifles
Pendleton, IN

 

[buckshot85]

Please add "Little Crow Gunworks" in Spicer, Minnesota. Dale Hegstrom does fantastic work from minor repairs to a full blown custom build, stock making, etc..... He builds quality hunting and target rifles. Also does shotgun work. 1-320-796-0530.

 

[FALex]

We have a gentleman here in Boise, Idaho, Wayne Malmstrom, who has built quite a few hyper-accurate rifles for some of the guys I shoot with. A really nice guy, has been shooting for a very long time, and definitely forgets more in a day than I'll ever know about precision shooting. His info as follows:

Wayne Malmstrom
208-409-4566

 

[Ol Rob]

John Whidden , Whidden Gunworks..Nashville, ga.
Great guys, great guns.
Rob

 

[Bluejazz]

RBros Rifles

Phone – (360) 791 4741
Elma, WA
R Bros Rifles
https://www.facebook.com/pages/R-Bros-Rifles/169716451489

Travis builds fantastic rifles and is a hell of a person too !

+5, as he has build me 5 Tac drivers over the years.

 

[Coltster]

Dave Lauck
DL SPORTS
Chino Valley AZ
(928) 636-1726
http://www.dlsports.com

Have known Dave since 2007, have 4 diff builds by him with more on the way. Always outstanding CS, fast build times and pro grade builds. Highly recommend!


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[Strick308]

Carolina Precision Rifles
105 Contract Drive - Suite 100 - Aiken, SC - 29801
(803) 648-3000
I'm waiting on delivery of one of their builds now. They have been nothing short of outstanding thus far and I probably have been a bit tough to deal with from time to time. Brian and John have been patient and quick to answer my questions. They want to make your rifle EXACTLY the way you want it.

 

[swampbuck]

Hart family. The NY or PA bunch.
www.rwhart.com
www.hartbarrels.com

 

[PRCHunter]

On another note I’d like to point out a “gunsmith” in North Carolina that should be AVOIDED..

The Rock Guns in Fayetteville absolutely butchered the bedding job on my 6.5 PRC. From bedding compound in the action screw threads to bedding compound stuck to the bottom metal to what I’m assuming is playdoh used to keep the devcon out of the holes in the trigger area etc left in there meaning they didn’t even have the pride in their work to clean it up afterwards they just stuck it together and said “good enough for gov work” pics to follow so you don’t think I’m just trash talking. After seeing good reviews and good word of mouth about their “gunsmith” I figured what could hurt it’s just bedding the stock and the scope base. Well those reviews were clearly a lie and or he is only good at throwing together AR’s. Either way please steer clear and avoid all headache..