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list of custom gun makers #1097762 12/11/09 09:17 AM
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i am in the market for a new gun and would prefer to go custom the guy i would like to use has about an 18 mo wait. is this about average.



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Re: list of custom gun makers [Re: mustafa] #1097893 12/11/09 01:54 PM
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From what I understand an 18 month wait is not unusual.


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Mustafa, accept the wait, Kampfeld is da man, and if u have another built else where you not gonna be happy smile


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Christenson Arms http://www.christensenarms.com

Baer Custom Rifles
Email: info@baercustomrifles.com
Phone: (717) 349-4077
http://www.baercustomrifles.com or
http://www.geocities.com/cmsad1/BAER.htm

Leonard Baity
2623 Boone Trail
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Phone: (336) 667-8785
Email: coltdoc@aol.com

Bat Machine Co. (Tom Dixon)
11550 N. Bruss Rd.
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 687-0341 (3pm - 5pm PST)
http://www.batmachine.com

Rick Beginski
10132 63rd PL. W
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Email: RWBPLF@AOL.com
Phone: (425) 349-5043 (Local Clients Only)
(Smithed 3 of Top 10 LG at 2004 1K Nat'ls
and 5 NBRSA Record Guns)

Borden Rifles (Jim Borden)
RR 1 Box 250 BC
Springville, PA 18844
Phone: (570) 965-2505
http://www.bordenrifles.com

Dave Bruno
1343 Freeport Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
Phone: (724) 274-6607
Email: brunosgun@comcast.net
(Shortrange BR, 1K, and X-Course rifles.
Many record-setting BR rifles.)

Bryant Custom (Mike Bryant)
7761 FM 592
Wheeler, TX 79096
Phone: (806) 826-5618
http://www.bryantcustom.com

Coleman Rifles (Mickey Coleman)
778 Jasmine Hill Road
Greenville, AL 36037
Phone: (334) 382-6898
http://www.colemanrifles.com
(Great chamberer. Much 6BR experience)

Dan Dowling
Accuracy Gunsmithing
260 Road 33-1/2
Palisade, CO 81526
Phone: (970) 434-0525

Sid Goodling
1950 Stoverstown Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
Phone: (717) 225-3350 (9am - 5pm EST)
http://goodlingrifles.com
(Fine smith, much in demand by top 6PPC
and 30BR shooters)

G.A. Precision Rifles LLC. (George Gardner)
1209 Swift Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: (816) 221-1844 (0900-1800 CST)
http://www.gaprecision.com
(Custom Tactical and Long-range match rifles. Top choice for mag-fed match guns, F-TR.)

GO Precision (Gary Ocock)
15231 W. Gelding Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
Phone: (623) 398-8337 (9-5 mostly)
Email: onehole149@aol.com

Gre-Tan (Greg Tannel)
29742 W. C. R. 50
Kersey, CO 80644
Phone: (970) 353-6176
http://www.gretanrifles.com
(Highly skilled. Greg builds the machines
other smiths use)

Bob Green
3464 Messersmith Road
York, PA 17404
Phone: (717) 792-1069
http://greensrifles.com
email: Bob@GreensRifles.com

Gordy's Gunsmith Shop (Gordy Gritters)
1648 Cordova Ave.
Pella, IA 50219
http://www.gordysgunsmithshop.com
e-mail: gordy@wildbluepella.org
Phone: (641) 628-3044, FAX: (641) 628-8472
(Smithed 2005-07 IBS 1K winners, 2003-07 Iowa 1K champs, multiple F-Class and Varmint Jamboree winners.)

Clarence Hammonds
415 Greenway
Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone: (717) 244-7879
http://benchrest.com/hammonds

Kelbly's (Stolle Actions)
722 Dalton Fox Lake Road
North Lawrence, OH 44666
Phone: (330) 683-4674
http://www.kelbly.com

John King
P.O. Box 368
Kila, MT 59920
Phone: (406) 755-5352
(Has built many 6 Dashers for 1000yd,
including world record rifle)

Mark King Rifles
238 Notch Road
Duncannon, PA 17020
Phone: (717) 834-6284
(Builder of many Williamsport winners)
http://www.markkingrifles.com


LongShot Rifles (Chris Matthews)
30402 East 323rd St.
Garden City, MO 64747
Phone: (816) 773-6500
(Long-range hunting and BR rifles)
http://www.longshotrifles.com

John Myer (Custom Gunsmithing)
11876 Lord Fairfax Highway
Boyce, VA 22620
Phone: (540) 837-2598
(Smithed many East Coast 1000yd winners)

John Pierce
5122 North Grand River Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: (517) 321-5051
(Superb custom stocks; fine machinist)

Dwight Scott
9244 South Clinton
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Phone: (517) 663-1750
(Has built scores of match-winning 6PPCs)

Clay Spencer (Spencer Rifle Barrels)
4107 Jacobs Creek Drive
Scottsville, VA 24590
Phone: (434) 293-6836 (voice/fax)
http://www.spencerriflebarrels.com

SGR Custom Rifles (Stan Ware)
31444 300th Street
Westbrook, MN 56183
Phone: (507) 274-5649
http://www.sgrcustomrifles.com

Stevens Accuracy
895 County Road 200
Brundidge, AL 36010
Phone: (334) 735-2261
http://www.stevensaccuracy.com
(Super Shoot Winner. Smith for B. Sauter.)

Tooley Custom Rifles (Dave Tooley)
3317 Candlewick Way
Gastonia, NC 28056
Phone: (704) 864-7525
Email: Tooleyrifles@carolina.rr.com

Warner Tool Company
18 Lucinda Terrace
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-9521
http://www.warner-tool.com
(Top Prone, Palma and F-Class builder.)


George M. Cobb
6170 Rocky River Rd.
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: (704) 782-3527
E-Mail: gmcobb@ctc.net


http://www.hollandguns.com/


Re: list of custom gun makers [Re: AcesAnEights] #1098364 12/11/09 05:20 PM
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http://www.newultralight.com/HTML/custom-rifles.html
After much research, when I was debating between a complete custom or factory sort of semi custom rifle. I found out about this company. I've never read one bad post, all rifles will shoot less then a inch.


Re: list of custom gun makers [Re: huntandfish] #1098427 12/11/09 05:34 PM
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kampfeld for me.


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Originally Posted By: whby05
kampfeld for me.


Kampfeld is cheaper then some of the other custom builders, and does build a pretty rifle, but in my opinion a majority on the list I posted are better rifles then Karl's.


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Re: list of custom gun makers [Re: gbeard] #1099707 12/11/09 11:59 PM
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i already own a kampfield in 308 and its a shooter. ill check out some of the sites aces and eights put up. prefer to buy one thats already made instead of waitning



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Re: list of custom gun makers [Re: AcesAnEights] #1104094 12/14/09 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted By: AcesAnEights

Christenson Arms http://www.christensenarms.com

Baer Custom Rifles
Email: info@baercustomrifles.com
Phone: (717) 349-4077
http://www.baercustomrifles.com or
http://www.geocities.com/cmsad1/BAER.htm

Leonard Baity
2623 Boone Trail
North Wilkesboro, NC 28659
Phone: (336) 667-8785
Email: coltdoc@aol.com

Bat Machine Co. (Tom Dixon)
11550 N. Bruss Rd.
Rathdrum, ID 83858
Phone: (208) 687-0341 (3pm - 5pm PST)
http://www.batmachine.com

Rick Beginski
10132 63rd PL. W
Mukilteo, WA 98275
Email: RWBPLF@AOL.com
Phone: (425) 349-5043 (Local Clients Only)
(Smithed 3 of Top 10 LG at 2004 1K Nat'ls
and 5 NBRSA Record Guns)

Borden Rifles (Jim Borden)
RR 1 Box 250 BC
Springville, PA 18844
Phone: (570) 965-2505
http://www.bordenrifles.com

Dave Bruno
1343 Freeport Road
Cheswick, PA 15024
Phone: (724) 274-6607
Email: brunosgun@comcast.net
(Shortrange BR, 1K, and X-Course rifles.
Many record-setting BR rifles.)

Bryant Custom (Mike Bryant)
7761 FM 592
Wheeler, TX 79096
Phone: (806) 826-5618
http://www.bryantcustom.com

Coleman Rifles (Mickey Coleman)
778 Jasmine Hill Road
Greenville, AL 36037
Phone: (334) 382-6898
http://www.colemanrifles.com
(Great chamberer. Much 6BR experience)

Dan Dowling
Accuracy Gunsmithing
260 Road 33-1/2
Palisade, CO 81526
Phone: (970) 434-0525

Sid Goodling
1950 Stoverstown Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362
Phone: (717) 225-3350 (9am - 5pm EST)
http://goodlingrifles.com
(Fine smith, much in demand by top 6PPC
and 30BR shooters)

G.A. Precision Rifles LLC. (George Gardner)
1209 Swift Street
North Kansas City, MO 64116
Phone: (816) 221-1844 (0900-1800 CST)
http://www.gaprecision.com
(Custom Tactical and Long-range match rifles. Top choice for mag-fed match guns, F-TR.)

GO Precision (Gary Ocock)
15231 W. Gelding Dr
Surprise, AZ 85379
Phone: (623) 398-8337 (9-5 mostly)
Email: onehole149@aol.com

Gre-Tan (Greg Tannel)
29742 W. C. R. 50
Kersey, CO 80644
Phone: (970) 353-6176
http://www.gretanrifles.com
(Highly skilled. Greg builds the machines
other smiths use)

Bob Green
3464 Messersmith Road
York, PA 17404
Phone: (717) 792-1069
http://greensrifles.com
email: Bob@GreensRifles.com

Gordy's Gunsmith Shop (Gordy Gritters)
1648 Cordova Ave.
Pella, IA 50219
http://www.gordysgunsmithshop.com
e-mail: gordy@wildbluepella.org
Phone: (641) 628-3044, FAX: (641) 628-8472
(Smithed 2005-07 IBS 1K winners, 2003-07 Iowa 1K champs, multiple F-Class and Varmint Jamboree winners.)

Clarence Hammonds
415 Greenway
Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone: (717) 244-7879
http://benchrest.com/hammonds

Kelbly's (Stolle Actions)
722 Dalton Fox Lake Road
North Lawrence, OH 44666
Phone: (330) 683-4674
http://www.kelbly.com

John King
P.O. Box 368
Kila, MT 59920
Phone: (406) 755-5352
(Has built many 6 Dashers for 1000yd,
including world record rifle)

Mark King Rifles
238 Notch Road
Duncannon, PA 17020
Phone: (717) 834-6284
(Builder of many Williamsport winners)
http://www.markkingrifles.com


LongShot Rifles (Chris Matthews)
30402 East 323rd St.
Garden City, MO 64747
Phone: (816) 773-6500
(Long-range hunting and BR rifles)
http://www.longshotrifles.com

John Myer (Custom Gunsmithing)
11876 Lord Fairfax Highway
Boyce, VA 22620
Phone: (540) 837-2598
(Smithed many East Coast 1000yd winners)

John Pierce
5122 North Grand River Ave.
Lansing, MI 48906
Phone: (517) 321-5051
(Superb custom stocks; fine machinist)

Dwight Scott
9244 South Clinton
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
Phone: (517) 663-1750
(Has built scores of match-winning 6PPCs)

Clay Spencer (Spencer Rifle Barrels)
4107 Jacobs Creek Drive
Scottsville, VA 24590
Phone: (434) 293-6836 (voice/fax)
http://www.spencerriflebarrels.com

SGR Custom Rifles (Stan Ware)
31444 300th Street
Westbrook, MN 56183
Phone: (507) 274-5649
http://www.sgrcustomrifles.com

Stevens Accuracy
895 County Road 200
Brundidge, AL 36010
Phone: (334) 735-2261
http://www.stevensaccuracy.com
(Super Shoot Winner. Smith for B. Sauter.)

Tooley Custom Rifles (Dave Tooley)
3317 Candlewick Way
Gastonia, NC 28056
Phone: (704) 864-7525
Email: Tooleyrifles@carolina.rr.com

Warner Tool Company
18 Lucinda Terrace
Keene, NH 03431
Phone: (603) 352-9521
http://www.warner-tool.com
(Top Prone, Palma and F-Class builder.)


George M. Cobb
6170 Rocky River Rd.
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: (704) 782-3527
E-Mail: gmcobb@ctc.net


http://www.hollandguns.com/

flagI do not have an address or phone #, all I have is the name & city he resides in, his name is Dee Whitehead, he lives/builds custom precision rifles in Waco, Texas. he builds a lot of rifles for the LEO snipers & some federalies too.I've fired one of his sniper.308's, it is unlike anything I've ever squeezed a trigger on in my life!!! The trigger pull was set on 1/2 # & the bolt was so smooth that I could catch the spent brass in my right hand before they hit the dirt!!!! It is UNBELEIVABLY SMOOTH & The finest ever!!!!


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There is a place in Baytown called Aquilla I think and he makes custom rifles. I have been by his shop and he is first class! Never fired one of his, but have handled a few of his rifles and they are very nice!

There is also a guy close to me that builds custom bench guns and long range rifles. His name is Ken Porter and I know for a fact he is good. He is in the phone book in Lake Jackson.

Dale Kimbrough of Clute used to build as good of a custom as anyone, but age and diabetes have taken there toll on him. He still has some of his guns for sale, but he isnt building any new ones.



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Kampfeld Custom

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Originally Posted By: AcesAnEights
Originally Posted By: whby05
kampfeld for me.


Kampfeld is cheaper then some of the other custom builders, and does build a pretty rifle, but in my opinion a majority on the list I posted are better rifles then Karl's.




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Originally Posted By: AcesAnEights
Originally Posted By: whby05
kampfeld for me.


Kampfeld is cheaper then some of the other custom builders, and does build a pretty rifle, but in my opinion a majority on the list I posted are better rifles then Karl's.



Curious, how many Kampfelds have you shot or owned since you are gonna make a statement like that?


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Kampfeld Custom

www.kampfeldcustom.com

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Cant say anything about their complete builds but i just had a bolt spiral fluted by them last week and was more than happy with their work. Did the job in two days as promised and the wormanship was great. Wouldnt hesitate to send them more work in the future.




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I own two complete builds and have just had another bolt fluted and knob change, his cerakote is awesome best group w/ .300win is .137 with this loose nut behind trigger at 100yds, the .220 is under .5 but still working with loads, bullet weight, and overall length, and have compare it to mike Bryant rifle and Mickey Coleman rifle, both those guys build great rifles but no comparison to the finished product in my opinion. smile


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Karl has down work for me and been very happy...his lead time on custom builds should show you he is in very high demand..



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If you want one already built contact George at Georgia Precision, he usually has some ready to ship. If not, go with Chris at Longshot Rifles. You will not be disappointed.



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I have shot a couple of Christenson rifles and was very impressed. Also shot a Brown Precision and was impressed as well.

Although it is not a true custom I have a Weatherby Mark V stainless 340 Weatherby Mag that was worked over by Hill Country Rifle and it is the most accurate rifle I have ever shot PERIOD! If and when I ever do decide on a true custom rifle I will be given Hill Country Rifle a call.


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You haven't shot my KC, JCB smile


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