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    Looking for gunsmith recommendations

    integrity and honesty are critical.i am a senior citizen now so have been through quite a few over the years.there were a few i used many years ago that were excellent with and close to perfection when they were still blueprinting 700s and had about 5 or 6 custom barrel makers.also they were all...
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    Custom Build Thoughts and Gunsmith Recommendations

    also jon beanland,eddie fosnaugh,i know of many others,remember honesty and integrity are very important.
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    Thoughts on trueing Remington 700 action?

    wrench hit it on the head.i have 5 older rem actions completely trued or blueprinted with sleeved bolts that are as the customs.if you knew the best smiths building benchrest rifles 25 30 years ago.if no sentimental value.just go custom.for the money better value.
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    Karl Kampfeld

    karl is as good as it gets,better than many.
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    Griz gun, 338 X-bolt?

    if your wanting a grizz gun you need to realize you need a crf action that is very reliable.now i know many grizz and brown bears have been taken with push feed rifles.if i was you i would look for a win classic long action and have it completely trued and machined to perfection by chad dixon at...
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    300 prc vs 300 rum for hunting

    the rum is so beyond overbore.the prc is a up and comer,i own 2 custom 300 mags one is a winchester and the other a dakota.in a 30 cal and hunting without a break i am fine with either.years ago i bought 1000 brass for the dakota and glad i did,along with gunsmith who built it had the dies...
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    Settle bullet choice in this scenario please (big elk or moose in timber)

    hammers,barnes lrx and accubonds.i still shoot swift a frames for dangerous game.but wouldnt be adverse to hammers or barnes.also years back shot nosler partitions and woodleighs.many great choices today.i know that many people love bergers.when i hunt ground hogs and coyotes i will use them...
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    Bansner stocks?

    someone stated they didnt like cheekpieces on there stocks.nothing wrong with that,but marks original with the cheek piece was to me perfect.no recoil issue with cheek weld.
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    New Ultra Light Arms sold to Wilson Combat

    lex builds a fine rifle as did melvin,what calibers are you considering.as far as im concerned lex is way overpriced.you can get many quality smiths to build you a lightweight custom rifle.you just need the correct components.also save enough to buy decent glass for it.just food for thought.you...
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    Blaser

    i own a r93 in its original semi camo stock.used to work on the side with his buisness selling premium wool hunting garments.i would do all his shows with him in the northeast.well i had 2 barrels for it 257 wby and 300 wby.shot 1/2 inch or better with factory ammo and less with handloads.i also...
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    Hart or Alamo Precision

    atleast 1" longer.
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    Custom Build Thoughts and Gunsmith Recommendations

    years ago i had dana english build me a sporter hunter with top components.we are blessed with many top shelf gunsmiths and over 35 years i have used some of the very best.when robert gradous and alex wheeler recommend mr english,it would be wise to listen.
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    Toughness of a grizzly

    steel not lead.
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    Hart or Alamo Precision

    stan.greg at bugholes has the tencity short action in stock with the standard 308 bolt face which is what you want.bolt face is .473.also has a bartlein 2b in stock with 1-8 twist.with your budget i dont know if your fluting or not.greg does different patterns.could do it before shipping if you...
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    Hart or Alamo Precision

    also,stan you need to look at the remington stock options.i believe the medalist is specific to tikka.
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    Model 7 Build in the works

    just read the lri post.thanks anyway.
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    Model 7 Build in the works

    thanks tartan.so approximate price including all work done.did you have the bolt handle tig welded.
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    New 6.5 PRC Options, Please Vote!

    cant go wrong with tikka in a factory rifle.
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    Lightweight hunting rifle build

    400 yds and elk in the equation.6.5 prc in your scenario.
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    Lightweight hunting rifle build

    depends on what your hunting and with what caliber and conditions.so the answer is yes,also very believable

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