Gunsmith - where are you / gunsmith school- where are you

[Galpster]

I found a gunsmith in Sammamish, Spot On Gunsmithing, that will do a accuracy package on my rifle but cannot get to it for 7 weeks. I am okay with that time frame but I just cannot believe we have no gunsmiths on this forum.

No one on here is a gunsmith in need of some work? I might just have to go to school. & weeks, must be a good business.

Anyone know of a good gunsmithing school in the area?

[Huntbear]

Galpster,

I am a fully trained gunsmith, graduated from the Colorado School of Trades.  Worked in the business for 2 years after graduating, and almost starved to death, lol.

Have looked into SBA loan for starting my own business, and ummmmmm well, lets say 40 something white guys, going into NON PC businesses do not get looked on to well, lol.

I would love to have a shop, but the costs of start up are just to prohibitive, especially in this economy.

[runamuk]

Galpster,

I am a fully trained gunsmith, graduated from the Colorado School of Trades.  Worked in the business for 2 years after graduating, and almost starved to death, lol.

Have looked into SBA loan for starting my own business, and ummmmmm well, lets say 40 something white guys, going into NON PC businesses do not get looked on to well, lol.

I would love to have a shop, but the costs of start up are just to prohibitive, especially in this economy.

little trick...have your wife set up the business...there are more program offerings for women

There is a gunsmith down in Rochester and he has helped us a couple times....not sure about up that way.

[Huntbear]

Galpster,

I am a fully trained gunsmith, graduated from the Colorado School of Trades.  Worked in the business for 2 years after graduating, and almost starved to death, lol.

Have looked into SBA loan for starting my own business, and ummmmmm well, lets say 40 something white guys, going into NON PC businesses do not get looked on to well, lol.

I would love to have a shop, but the costs of start up are just to prohibitive, especially in this economy.

little trick...have your wife set up the business...there are more program offerings for women

There is a gunsmith down in Rochester and he has helped us a couple times....not sure about up that way.

She has always wanted to have a flower shop,.. could call it Guns & Roses!!!!   

[Shootmoore]

Galpster,

I am a fully trained gunsmith, graduated from the Colorado School of Trades.  Worked in the business for 2 years after graduating, and almost starved to death, lol.

Have looked into SBA loan for starting my own business, and ummmmmm well, lets say 40 something white guys, going into NON PC businesses do not get looked on to well, lol.

I would love to have a shop, but the costs of start up are just to prohibitive, especially in this economy.

little trick...have your wife set up the business...there are more program offerings for women

There is a gunsmith down in Rochester and he has helped us a couple times....not sure about up that way.

She has always wanted to have a flower shop,.. could call it Guns & Roses!!!!   

Haha now thats a good name right there!  I have a couple of buddies who are trained gunsmiths.  I am an armorer for Glocks and Colt AR 15's.  However there just not seem to be a big enough market to support a gunsmith around these parts.  I know of 2 gunsmiths who went out of business but no one starting one.

Shootmoore

[docsven]

There is a rifle smith in Renton, Dan Cowan on Wells Ave.  I think it may still be a few weeks out, but should be less than 7.  I have used him before and would recommend him.  Have you thought of just doing it yourself?

[Galpster]

I have and feel I could do it myself, but, I would prefer for a gunsmith to do this rifle and then maybe my next purchase I can tinker with it. I have had this rifle since I was 16 and it is still in next to perfect condition. Maybe 100 rounds thru it. My father bought it for me and I do not want to risk goofing it up.

So I am looking for a fair price but someone who will treat it like it was their own and it meant something to them.

[Huntbear]

Galspter, what are you looking to have done exactly? 

Bedded?  New Trigger?  New Crown? 

[shoot-em-dead]

I thought that there was a store in Wa called guns and roses. Seems like I heard of it at least ten years ago when I lived in the Vancouver area. Might have been an Oregon store.

[Galpster]

1.   Re-crown - This is the most overlooked item in creating accuracy. The bullet and its gases must exit the barrel evenly from the bore. This is why I bore indicate every crown, whether its a target rifle or a hunting rifle.
2.    Adjust Trigger - On rifles that have adjustable triggers (i.e. Remingtons) I set them at a crisp 2.5 - 3.0 lb. pull, with little or no A creep and minimal over travel. For those with non-adjustable triggers I try to achieve a reasonable crisp pull.
3.    Lap Locking Lugs - This allows the bolt lugs to be in complete contact with the receiver locking lugs. Upon firing the only thing that stops the bolt from rearward movement is the bolt lugs contacting the receiver locking lugs. Upon firing if the bolt lugs are not parallel to each other, with complete even contact against the receiver locking lugs, one side will stop before the other creating a rocking effect which pushes the case off to one side, affecting accuracy
4.    Full Action Bed (no synthetic stocks!)  - This process creates a mold of your action in your stock. Eliminates any uneven pressure or stress points while tightening the guard screws. Eliminates any movement of the recoil lug upon firing.
5.    Clean and Inspect Rifle - I will clean your rifle from top to bottom, using only top quality solvents and oils. The bore will be cleaned with all traces of powder and copper fouling removed. The lug recess area will be cleaned to remove any dirt and brass shavings. The chamber will be cleaned to remove any excess solvents. The action will be properly cleaned and oiled. Bolt grease will be used on contact points. The entire bore and chamber will be bore scoped for any unforeseen problems and corrected if possible.

[Galpster]

Again it is a Remington Model 700 30.06 LH Springfield.

[Huntbear]

Those are all the items I would recommend being done.  Especially the crown, bedding and trigger.

If you lap the lugs, you are going to have to have the barrel set back a turn.  It will change the headspace.  And if you are going to do that, you might as well have the action face squared up, and trued as well, since the barrel will be off the gun.

 

[Galpster]

Sounds good. So who is going to do this for me and how much?

[Huntbear]

There is a guy in Winlock that is good, but he works part time I beleive.  Has his shop at his house.  He did some work on my brother's rifle that I could not do.  He does good work.  Will try and find his #.

[Galpster]

Thanks Huntbear. I really would like it done over this spring for it will be ready for fall bear then the rest of the seasons.