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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: NumaJohn on December 16, 2013, 12:22:01 PM

Title: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: NumaJohn on December 16, 2013, 12:22:01 PM: Hello, all.

I would be grateful for recommendations from any of you who have had good experiences with quality gunsmiths who are located in the Spokane area. Who has done good work for you at a reasonable price? I am hoping to find someone who would do a good job on a 300 Savage lever action. The work would involve tuning up the barrel (or, if necessary, replacing it) and replacing the stock. PMs are welcome.

Thanks for your help, if you can offer any, and Happy Holidays to everyone reading this post!

John
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: Jburke on December 16, 2013, 02:17:13 PM: I have used Mountain shadow arms up on Newport HWY. Did good work but was slow. I've heard the same from others as well. Brocks on division is the other big name in town. Not sure if there are others now or not. If I were you I would replace the stock yourself though. It will be way cheaper to find it on the internet and do it than to pay someone else to do it.
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: dscubame on December 16, 2013, 03:21:30 PM: Eric at Mountain Shadow is top notch. Just don't be in a hurry to get it back. I expect the wait and sacrifice knowing I am getting the job done right.
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: 724wd on December 16, 2013, 04:43:42 PM: pass on Brocks. no one i know has had good experiences there, including me. i'll never darken their door again.

i personally did not have a good experience with Mountain shadow. others have. i won't go back unless he had something i really needed.

Roger Biesen gets a lot of press for his customs, but he's a regular-old gunsmith, too. he's a great guy who i've had numerous positive dealings with.

and the guys at Sharp Shooting probably have a line on a good smith.
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: NumaJohn on December 16, 2013, 06:26:28 PM: Thanks for the replies, Jburke, dscubame, and 724wd.

I appreciate the gunsmithing food for thought.

John
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: Da stump on December 24, 2013, 07:05:57 AM: Just to muddy the water a bit. I have had great experiences with brocks, on the other hand mountain shadow arms took forever and where anything but friendly. I really don't know if i caught them at a bad time or what. Brocks saved me a bunch of money thou
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: mountainman on December 24, 2013, 06:54:39 PM: There are some little known do it yourself trick I have used on several 99's I have owned over the years. Relieving the front stock wood that mortises into the front of the action. Not alot, just enough to relieve contact. You can also pull the rear screw holding the sear spring and slip a thin washer between spring and frame, then re insert screw. You have to play with several thicknesses to get it right, but I have consistently acheived between 3-4#'s, and combined with the stock trick, marry that with some well tuned handloads, on a good gun be gettimg 1/2" groups!
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: inchtowntracking on December 24, 2013, 09:25:00 PM: Join Spokaneguntrader.com, there is more people there that will be able to help you out.
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: mountainman on December 24, 2013, 09:42:42 PM: Second for Roger Beiisen! His ol man taight him well! I have a 25-06 Ackley put together by him, beautiful and accurate gun! Now if I can get his daughter to do some metal work on it.....? :)
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: RailRob on December 29, 2013, 07:49:24 PM: mountain shadow arms, no question. but the owner is socially retarded. He is not exactly friendly, but will do what you need him to.
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: swinters on December 29, 2013, 09:14:09 PM: Ask at Center Target Sports in Post Falls. They've never steered me wrong.
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: Jburke on December 29, 2013, 11:38:34 PM: Quote from: RailRob on December 29, 2013, 07:49:24 PM
mountain shadow arms, no question. but the owner is socially retarded. He is not exactly friendly, but will do what you need him to.
Hahaha. This is a good description. Mean but funny
Title: Re: Quality gunsmiths in the Spokane area?
Post by: dscubame on December 30, 2013, 07:53:39 AM: Quote from: RailRob on December 29, 2013, 07:49:24 PM
mountain shadow arms, no question. but the owner is socially retarded. He is not exactly friendly, but will do what you need him to.

Nail on the head.