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S&S precision rifles
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12/27/15 02:40 AM
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tx hunter
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I'm thinking about using s&s for a 300wm build and was wondering if anyone has ever heard of or used them? I've called them a few times with questions and they are extremely kind and very helpful. If anyone has any photos of work done by them I'd love to see. Thanks guys
Last edited by tx hunter; 12/27/15 02:43 AM.
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 03:26 AM
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"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: S&S precision rifles
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12/27/15 04:01 AM
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J.G.
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
#6103530
12/27/15 04:56 AM
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caddokiller
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I have heard they have went down hill in the last year. Be carefull
The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.- Thomas jefferson
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 05:04 AM
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Ive heard they are lacking daily input and hands on experience from a key employee. I have not followed up on my hearsay
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 05:32 AM
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Judd
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Stick shut it down and busted up the gang. Michael is now working with Whitewing in Denton and Jonathan is doing his own thing in Cleburne. Chris went back to work in the water business....I have no idea what happened to JD but he didn't work on guns.
I would let any of them work on my stuff though. PM me if you want either Michael or Jonathan's number.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 02:02 PM
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rednckhnter87
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I heard that about 3 weeks ago Judd is right they shut it down ..
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 02:16 PM
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Don't know about s and s but will say horizon did awesome on my 300 win mag. Excellence the communication and product
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 05:14 PM
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Stick was the glue, I hope he is ok, health wise.
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Re: S&S precision rifles
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12/27/15 05:28 PM
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Don't know about s and s but will say horizon did awesome on my 300 win mag. Excellence the communication and product Gonna have to x2 on Horizon. Derrick has done some great work for me. He is supposed to be at DSC and will probably have rifles with him so you can see the quality, although the real quality is how they shoot. g
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 06:23 PM
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tx hunter
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Well, that kinda sucks about s&s. What about Alamo precision? I havent heard a whole bunch about them.
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 06:47 PM
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I went by Alamo precision on the 23rd to talk to them about doing some work for me. Nobody there, no hours listed on their website, no sign on the door, and nobody answered the phone. So I called Derrick at horizon, they answered the phone, had no problem connecting me directly to derrick, and I'll be shipping him my gun after deer season. That's the way I like a business to be ran.
I have no problem with Alamo shutting down for the holiday, but I would think they would communicate to customers when they would be there and when they wouldn't.
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: S&S precision rifles
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12/27/15 08:29 PM
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Stick was the glue, I hope he is ok, health wise. Stick is still Stick... Just decided to throw in the towel, he's still shooting and tinkering with stuff at both Jonathan's and Michael's places. Either of those guys are capable and while not in the DFW area Jon Trammel in Breckenridge is good and Derrick appears to put out some good stuff. Another option would be Chad and JG's guy. We have lots of great gunsmiths.
Don't let your ears hear what your eyes didn't see, and don't let your mouth say what your heart doesn't feel
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 08:46 PM
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Get with Derrick he does Top Quality work, and builds rifles that shoot. Both of my rifles he built me, shoot 1/4 or better with factory ammo.
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 08:58 PM
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Scott Weichel at Live Oak Accuracy is another good gunsmith.
lf the saying "Liar, Liar your pants on fire" were true Mainstream news might be fun to watch
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Re: S&S precision rifles
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12/27/15 09:53 PM
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[quote=kmon1]Scott Weichel at Live Oak Accuracy is another good gunsmith. [/quot
Excellent resume, I might use him on one of my next builds
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/27/15 09:55 PM
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A very good custom rifle maker in my neck of the woods, West Texas Ordnance out of Ackerly, Texas has also disappeared.
Kind regards, charlesb
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/28/15 03:39 AM
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caddokiller
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Well, that kinda sucks about s&s. What about Alamo precision? I havent heard a whole bunch about them. They are awesome! Robert has built me 3 rifles abd he us about to start another. Quality of work, price and attention to detail far exceededmy expectations. Plus they do all the work in house. Don't sub out to anyone in other states like some do.
Last edited by caddokiller; 12/28/15 03:39 AM.
The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.- Thomas jefferson
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/28/15 05:31 AM
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S&S built my last three rifles, a 7LRM, ,6.5x47 and a .243. Michael did all of the work on the 7mm and Jonathan did all of the work on the 243. Since S&S has shut it doors I wouldn't hesitate to let either one of them build another. I went by Whitewing three weeks ago and spent some time talking with Michael. He bought all of Stick's equipment and reamerrs except for Stick's new 3 axis mill. The rifles he is building now will still have S&S Precision engraved on the barrel. Stick told me that he wouldn't have sold everything to him if he didn't think Michael could build to the same quality as before. Plus Stick still spends some time in the new shop so Michael can still rely on Stick's experience. Heres a picture of the 7LRM that Michael did all of the work on except for the bedding. It is capable of shooting less than 1/2 MOA and is fairly typical of the accuracy an S&S rifle.
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/29/15 06:18 PM
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tx hunter
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Went by Alamo today and was able to talk to Robert about my build and get some questions answered. Got to look at some of his work and even took a peek in the work shop where all the magic happens. Real nice guy.
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/29/15 07:35 PM
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caddokiller
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Went by Alamo today and was able to talk to Robert about my build and get some questions answered. Got to look at some of his work and even took a peek in the work shop where all the magic happens. Real nice guy. I believe I say you there. They are a good group of guys and do really good work. When/if you get a rifle from them post up the pics.
The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.- Thomas jefferson
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/29/15 07:35 PM
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Just realized dads custom is an s&s
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference. -George Washington
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Re: S&S precision rifles
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12/29/15 09:34 PM
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[quote=Ritter]S&S built my last three rifles, a 7LRM, ,6.5x47 and a .243. Michael did all of the work on the 7mm and Jonathan did all of the work on the 243. Since S&S has shut it doors I wouldn't hesitate to let either one of them build another. I went by Whitewing three weeks ago and spent some time talking with Michael. He bought all of Stick's equipment and reamerrs except for Stick's new 3 axis mill. The rifles he is building now will still have S&S Precision engraved on the barrel. Stick told me that he wouldn't have sold everything to him if he didn't think Michael could build to the same quality as before. Plus Stick still spends some time in the new shop so Michael can still rely on Stick's experience. Heres a picture of the 7LRM that Michael did all of the work on except for the bedding. It is capable of shooting less than 1/2 MOA and is fairly typical of the accuracy an S&S rifle. [/quote Great new Stick is OK and has a couple good gunsmiths to carry on great rifle building
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Re: S&S precision rifles
[Re: tx hunter]
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12/29/15 09:37 PM
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Trust
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I'm sad to hear about S&S, they built a 7mm for me that is lights out
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Re: S&S precision rifles
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12/29/15 10:07 PM
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I went by Alamo precision on the 23rd to talk to them about doing some work for me. Nobody there, no hours listed on their website, no sign on the door, and nobody answered the phone. So I called Derrick at horizon, they answered the phone, had no problem connecting me directly to derrick, and I'll be shipping him my gun after deer season. That's the way I like a business to be ran.
I have no problem with Alamo shutting down for the holiday, but I would think they would communicate to customers when they would be there and when they wouldn't. Did you walk up to the correct side of the building?
Man if I knew what Oxner knows I could throw away what I know
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