Post by: ian_padron on June 23, 2017, 08:47:24 AM
Mind throwing up a list of the custom gun makers in WA state that you'd recommend?
East/West doesn't matter, thanks!
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 23, 2017, 08:49:20 AM
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Post by: mossback91 on June 23, 2017, 09:38:46 AM
Matt is a great guy to work with.
He built my 280ai
Post by: sooperfly on June 23, 2017, 10:26:53 AM
http://www.goldcreekrifles.com/about-gold-creek/
Post by: b23 on June 23, 2017, 10:36:38 AM
IMO, having a great gunsmith that is relatively close to your location that you can build a relationship with is priceless. I've had builds done by three different out of state gun builders as far away as PA. and they all turned out well but after using someone local to me, I can't imagine ever not using a local smith.
Post by: ian_padron on June 23, 2017, 10:43:12 AM
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Post by: ian_padron on June 23, 2017, 10:58:47 AM
What are you looking to build?Lightweight 25.06 with a 26" pipe, that's the plan...because they don't exist in factory rifles!
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Post by: b23 on June 23, 2017, 11:10:58 AM
What are you looking to build?Lightweight 25.06 with a 26" pipe, that's the plan...because they don't exist in factory rifles!
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Are you building off an existing rifle, just looking for a re-barrel, have you assembled any of the parts and pieces or are you starting from scratch??
Post by: ian_padron on June 23, 2017, 12:17:29 PM
Ideally, I'd like to source the parts myself and have a shop put the rig together and get it trued up. Looking to keep things between $1500 and $2kWhat are you looking to build?Lightweight 25.06 with a 26" pipe, that's the plan...because they don't exist in factory rifles!
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Are you building off an existing rifle, just looking for a re-barrel, have you assembled any of the parts and pieces or are you starting from scratch??
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Post by: Biggerhammer on June 23, 2017, 12:42:40 PM
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Post by: b23 on June 23, 2017, 12:50:29 PM
Ideally, I'd like to source the parts myself and have a shop put the rig together and get it trued up. Looking to keep things between $1500 and $2kWhat are you looking to build?Lightweight 25.06 with a 26" pipe, that's the plan...because they don't exist in factory rifles!
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Depending on how "custom" or exotic you want this build to be you should be able to get pretty close to that.
You can get a brand new Rem 700 long action w/trigger for $350 delivered. True the action $200-$225. A good custom non fluted barrel will be right around $350. Fitting, chambering, crowning, etc. on a new barrel is probably going to run around $300 give or take. Depending on what you have in mind for a stock it can run anywhere from a Boyds for $150 to 5-800 depending on what you want. Most will recommend having it bed so there's another $150-$200. Bottom metal can be as simple as a standard hinged floor plate to a detachable mag setup. You can usually find standard BDL bottom metal used but like new condition for $100 or less. Also, depending on if you want it bare metal or coated that'll be another $250 give or take.
Post by: 87Ford on June 23, 2017, 01:10:11 PM
You can get a brand new Rem 700 long action w/trigger for $350 delivered.From where?
Post by: Wingin it on June 23, 2017, 01:19:38 PM
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Post by: Magnum_Willys on June 23, 2017, 01:41:01 PM
Post by: b23 on June 23, 2017, 02:04:48 PM
You can get a brand new Rem 700 long action w/trigger for $350 delivered.From where?
Grabagun dot com has them for $342 + $7.99 shipping
They also have Rem 700's in ADL with a cheapy 3-9x40 scope for $349-$388 depending on the caliber. You can usually get 75-100 bucks for brand new take off barrels, depending on what they are chambered in. The scopes probably aren't worth much, maybe $50ish and those ADL stocks are usually garbage but still you take $388 minus $125 for the barrel and scope and that takes your action, trigger, follower/spring, down to around $225-$265 which is a pretty cheap setup to start your build.
I bought a couple Rem 700 ADL Varmints in 22-250 at Cabelas for $399 this past winter. Sold both take off barrels for $125 each. I'll likely end up throwing the plastic stocks away unless I find someone that wants them and I have a pretty cheap action to build off of.
Post by: Craig on June 23, 2017, 02:37:38 PM
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Post by: b23 on June 23, 2017, 03:35:14 PM
Another vote for benchmark, Shawn carlock may have wrote the book on 338 edge but benchmark is second to none on there 338 barrels.
From what I've heard, all of Benchmarks barrels are very good, but, I also think there is probably no less than about ten different barrel companies that make extremely good barrels.
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 23, 2017, 05:29:48 PM
Another vote for benchmark, Shawn carlock may have wrote the book on 338 edge but benchmark is second to none on there 338 barrels.
From what I've heard, all of Benchmarks barrels are very good, but, I also think there is probably no less than about ten different barrel companies that make extremely good barrels.
I've had customs built with many different custom barrels.
Hart
Shilen
Brux
Lilja
Krieger
Douglas
Schnieder
Mike Rock
McGowen
Obermeyer
X-Caliber
ER-Shaw
Pac-Nor
Bartlien
Benchmark
I've had three that are spooky accurate. The Benchmark .338Edge, the Obermeyer 7mm WSM and the PAC-Nor .308 Baer( .30-.340 Weatherby Magnum Improved).
Post by: Badhabit on June 23, 2017, 05:55:26 PM
Post by: MichaelJ on June 23, 2017, 06:12:24 PM
I charge $250 to fit a barrel to an action, $125 for timing/threading a brake, $150 for pillar bedding, $175 for cerakote if desired.... if interested let me know! I guarantee half MOA and the guys at benchmark as well as a few members on here can vouch for my work. Thank you!
Mike
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Post by: 87Ford on June 23, 2017, 09:11:07 PM
@b23 do you remove the barrel from the action yourself when starting with a complete rifle or do you have it removed?They also have Rem 700's in ADL with a cheapy 3-9x40 scope for $349-$388 depending on the caliber. You can usually get 75-100 bucks for brand new take off barrels, depending on what they are chambered in.You can get a brand new Rem 700 long action w/trigger for $350 delivered.From where?
Post by: rudysts on June 23, 2017, 09:29:13 PM
Another vote for benchmark, Shawn carlock may have wrote the book on 338 edge but benchmark is second to none on there 338 barrels.And there 7MM barrels
Post by: Seahawk12 on June 23, 2017, 09:52:54 PM
Post by: b23 on June 23, 2017, 09:56:25 PM
@b23 do you remove the barrel from the action yourself when starting with a complete rifle or do you have it removed?They also have Rem 700's in ADL with a cheapy 3-9x40 scope for $349-$388 depending on the caliber. You can usually get 75-100 bucks for brand new take off barrels, depending on what they are chambered in.You can get a brand new Rem 700 long action w/trigger for $350 delivered.From where?
On the most recent two, while I was dropping off one of the actions for my gunsmith to build of off I had them spin the barrels off for me.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on June 23, 2017, 10:00:36 PM
Post by: slm9s on June 23, 2017, 10:42:19 PM
I have one Brett Evans build, also purchased second hand. Great work also...
Kostinich does excellent work also.
Post by: 257 Wby Mag on June 23, 2017, 10:57:16 PM
Jeremy Laier in cosmopalis/Aberdeen
Post by: huntandjeep on June 24, 2017, 09:25:57 AM