Gunsmith
Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 4:42 am
I'm looking for a good but reasonably priced gunsmith for a project.Long story but the following is a short version explaining it.The gunsmith it went to is unavailable.
Any ideas on gunsmiths or the project itself appreciated.The mention of 'cera coating'isn't necessary.Would prefer someone in the Dakotas or Mn if possible.Thanks.
"BACKGROUND:I'm a gun nut who's retired but has had 2 retinal detachments(at least one attributable to recoil)
That means I shoot right or left handed-dependent on which way the critter approaches or what eye is working 'best' that day.More and more though I'm shooting left handed.
One of my favorite and most accurate rifles was made for me perhaps 12-15 years ago.Its a Shilen barrel,McMillan stock,Rem 700 actioned 220 improved.Its right handed now.
QUESTION:What would it cost me,if you're even interested,to have it changed to left handed?I'd need a new action and stock obviously and I'd want it 'accurized'after construction.I'd likely have it cera coated or otherwise painted by you as well as part of this.
I'd want to swap actions and stocks.
Thoughts?Prices?Comments?
Any input appreciated.
Thanks,
Dick"
Any ideas on gunsmiths or the project itself appreciated.The mention of 'cera coating'isn't necessary.Would prefer someone in the Dakotas or Mn if possible.Thanks.
"BACKGROUND:I'm a gun nut who's retired but has had 2 retinal detachments(at least one attributable to recoil)
That means I shoot right or left handed-dependent on which way the critter approaches or what eye is working 'best' that day.More and more though I'm shooting left handed.
One of my favorite and most accurate rifles was made for me perhaps 12-15 years ago.Its a Shilen barrel,McMillan stock,Rem 700 actioned 220 improved.Its right handed now.
QUESTION:What would it cost me,if you're even interested,to have it changed to left handed?I'd need a new action and stock obviously and I'd want it 'accurized'after construction.I'd likely have it cera coated or otherwise painted by you as well as part of this.
I'd want to swap actions and stocks.
Thoughts?Prices?Comments?
Any input appreciated.
Thanks,
Dick"