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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: MuleySniper on June 02, 2015, 01:39:31 PM

Title: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: MuleySniper on June 02, 2015, 01:39:31 PM: I'm looking to have some rings lapped and scope mounted and bore sited on my model 700. I had a guy here in GH but he is in Nebraska now. Anyone know a good smith or hobbyist in the Gig Harbor and surrounding area that laps rings? I was referred to Frontier Guns in Eatonville but either the number I have is bad or nobody answers the phone and there is no voice mail. Thanks in advance.
MS
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: Firedogg on June 02, 2015, 01:48:58 PM: I don't thnik Gil at Frontier Guns in Eatonville is doing anything any more. Shop looks all closed and overgrown. Haven't seen him around town in a long while also.
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: b23 on June 02, 2015, 04:00:47 PM: There used to be Russ Haydon, Shooters Supply, but he retired and I'm not sure if Russ is even around anymore.
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 02, 2015, 04:48:56 PM: Quote from: MuleySniper on June 02, 2015, 01:39:31 PM
I'm looking to have some rings lapped and scope mounted and bore sited on my model 700. I had a guy here in GH but he is in Nebraska now. Anyone know a good smith or hobbyist in the Gig Harbor and surrounding area that laps rings? I was referred to Frontier Guns in Eatonville but either the number I have is bad or nobody answers the phone and there is no voice mail. Thanks in advance.
MS
why not take on the project yourself? Its relatively easy to do. Just need a lapping kit and a torque wrench. That way you can do them in the future also! Bore sighting is no big deal either. Just remove the bolt and look down the barrel at the target and without moving the gun put the crosshairs in the same spot. If you were in spokane id offer to meet you and help out.
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: 2labs on June 02, 2015, 04:51:20 PM: :yeah: bore sighting is easy on a bolt action. Lapping looks pretty simple.
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: bobcat on June 02, 2015, 05:22:52 PM: Get Burris Signature rings, then there is no need to lap. The rest is easy. Bore site by resting the rifle on something and looking down the bore while adjusting the crosshairs. You can actually just do that the first time you take it to the range.
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: BNAElkhntr on June 02, 2015, 05:30:38 PM: Quote from: bobcat on June 02, 2015, 05:22:52 PM
Get Burris Signature rings, then there is no need to lap. The rest is easy. Bore site by resting the rifle on something and looking down the bore while adjusting the crosshairs. You can actually just do that the first time you take it to the range.
:yeah: Best Rings ever just make sure you get the xtra kit of inserts
Just too bad they don't make the Posilok scope anymore 3 trips to Africa never any movement
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 02, 2015, 07:08:21 PM: I have never lapped any rings on any of my stuff. Never had any issues either. Dont thik its really mecessary if you follow torque specs and buy quality rings.
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: bigfish9684 on June 09, 2015, 08:01:33 PM: Quote from: MuleySniper on June 02, 2015, 01:39:31 PM
I'm looking to have some rings lapped and scope mounted and bore sited on my model 700. I had a guy here in GH but he is in Nebraska now. Anyone know a good smith or hobbyist in the Gig Harbor and surrounding area that laps rings? I was referred to Frontier Guns in Eatonville but either the number I have is bad or nobody answers the phone and there is no voice mail. Thanks in advance.
MS

PM me. I'm in Kirkland and can do this for you or help you through it if you buy the needed tools.

EDIT: Also, don't pay someone to do this for you. :)
Title: Re: Gunsmith in the Gig Harbor/Tacoma area
Post by: HighRoad on June 18, 2015, 04:35:26 PM: Contact Ed LaPour in Bremerton.
http://edlapourgunsmithing.com/