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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: BULLBLASTER on July 29, 2011, 12:13:25 PM

Title: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 29, 2011, 12:13:25 PM: I dropped my sendero 300 rum off at a gunsmith on june 13 to have a brake installed and he said 3weeks. I gave him 4 then called and emailed and he said 2-3 more weeks. It has been 7 weeks now and still no brake. I can't even get Ahold of him trying daily phone calls and emails. Should I go there and get my gun and take to somewhere else? I need to get it and sight it in before hunting season. What would you do?
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: rtspring on July 29, 2011, 12:21:24 PM: I had a deal like this with Kesselrings ( think thats how you spell it) . I had a brake put on a rifle back a few years ago, same hting promised on one date but didn't get it back until a month after the said date..

To say Iwas pissed is an understatement. I will never do buisness there ever again.

Now you got a couple of choices, Do they do good work? And if so can you afford the time? Other wise go pick it up and take it elsewhere.. Problem you are gonna run into is this late in the year they will be fairly busy anywhere you take it....
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 29, 2011, 12:24:52 PM: The smith I took it to came highly recommended by numerous people on this site and elsewhere. I already called another smith who said 2 weeks max. I need it done before September. I start bowhunting then and wont have too much range time after that.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: rtspring on July 29, 2011, 12:31:40 PM: Sounds like I might go pick it up and explain to him that you needed it done and it was not done. So now you are going to take it elsewhere..

I have foud through the years that a good gunsmith is awful handy to have around, so when I find a good one I keep them busy...

good luck man,
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: jackelope on July 29, 2011, 12:33:35 PM: If the guy won't answer calls or emails, I'd be knocking on his door, especially if it was my Sendero. That sucks. I would definitely be at his door.
I had a brake installed and it took about a week and a half.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: jackmaster on July 29, 2011, 12:35:41 PM: i dont know where you are located but i would get my gun back quickly, and tell him his business isnt to damn good, i have went to the marksmans club and frontier guns and have had very good luck, thanks for the reminder i gotta get my sons rifle fixed thank you again damn i have forgot all about it :bash: :bash: :bash:
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 29, 2011, 12:37:12 PM: Looks like I.will make the hour drive over there and get my gun this afternoon. Thanks guys. I will update this thread.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: whacker1 on July 29, 2011, 01:05:50 PM: did you take it to Shawn Carlock at Defensive Edge or someone else?
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: h20hunter on July 29, 2011, 01:19:24 PM: I'd go get it before it is gone. Take it somewhere else and be up front that you have been recently burned and are not willing to jack around.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: Special T on July 29, 2011, 01:43:20 PM: The gun smith i use tells me when the parts get in, or if there are any hiccups... problems require more communication not less. :twocents:
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 29, 2011, 05:55:28 PM: Well. Ibpicked it up andI took to mountain shadow arms in Spokane. He might have it done tomorrow. I hope so.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: huntnnw on July 29, 2011, 09:03:52 PM: Pretty piss poor operation... their response to not returning calls or emails was pathetic to say the least
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 30, 2011, 04:59:50 PM: picked my rifle up from Shadow Mountain Arms a couple hours ago. one day turn around. i am very happy with the service there.
now just need to do some shooting!
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: rtspring on July 30, 2011, 05:16:21 PM: Soundsl ike you made the right decision.

If i may ask what brake did you put on it, I also havea 300 RUM and was wondering about them. Cost and such.

Man I bet that thing is gonna be loud...
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 30, 2011, 06:07:47 PM: I went with the defensive edge brake. I don't like radials... after tax was 270. A bit more than other smiths but it was done overnight.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: rtspring on July 30, 2011, 06:17:25 PM: Looks like he done a great job,

Let us know how she shoots. I will probably have mine done next springtime...
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: dscubame on July 30, 2011, 07:15:53 PM: Eric at Mountain Shadow Arms is absolutely excellent. I am glad you found him.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 31, 2011, 10:37:31 AM: he seemed to be a great guy. i will return for any work i need done and reccomend my friends go there.
on another note. i got a casse stuck in my die last night reloading some shells.... :bash: i hate that..
i did load some accubonds to try though. maybe they will work well.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: huntnnw on August 01, 2011, 05:38:18 AM: Looks sweet! Cant wait to get out and shoot it this week ;) hopefully Joel is a good mood :chuckle:
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: CAMPMEAT on August 01, 2011, 07:27:53 AM: I've got a Surefire on my 308. $220 installed from my gunsmith. It only blows out the sides so it won't blow crap in your face when prone. Shot 877 yard steel with 'er Friday.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: high country on August 01, 2011, 07:35:25 AM: I would be interested in a pm to know the smith you used as I deal with many.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 01, 2011, 07:48:07 AM: Quote from: high country on August 01, 2011, 07:35:25 AM
I would be interested in a pm to know the smith you used as I deal with many.
your inbox is full
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: high country on August 01, 2011, 09:16:09 AM: i fixed that....sorry.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 01, 2011, 09:42:04 AM: Quote from: high country on August 01, 2011, 09:16:09 AM
i fixed that....sorry.
pm sent.
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: yorketransport on August 02, 2011, 05:34:50 PM: Sorry to hear about your smith problems. I've had to go and reclaim a few guns after the smith didn't touch the gun 4 weeks into a 2 week trigger job. I also did business with a barrel maker for the last time after waiting 25 weeks on a 10 week barrel. Then I was over charged to boot.

Find a good smith, and only give his name to your best friends.

Andrew
Title: Re: question regarding gunsmith
Post by: BULLBLASTER on August 02, 2011, 09:32:34 PM: went and shot today after work. was only able to shoot 150 yards. its shooting real well. the thing kicks like a 30-30 or less!