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 Best gunsmiths for custom Pre 64 Model 70 builds?
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12/25/23 04:23 PM
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WEATHERBY_MAGNUM
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I'm planning on having 2 Winchester pre 64 actions built up, one in .308 Norma Magnum and the other in .358 Norma Magnum. Why? Just because I like to be different. I want custom stocks made and the whole works essentially. Who are some well-known and regarded smiths that are capable of doing this? Steve Durren is one name that has come to my attention already.
And on the 8th Day God created the .300 Weatherby and God saw the .300 Weatherby was good, and God divided the .300 Weatherby from the rest.
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Re: Best gunsmiths for custom Pre 64 Model 70 builds?
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12/25/23 05:01 PM
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glb1955
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You have one not far from you. Bobby Pitchford in Waller. Pitchford Custom Guns. He has built a few for me and they are solid rifles. Shoot good too.
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Re: Best gunsmiths for custom Pre 64 Model 70 builds?
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12/27/23 11:39 PM
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I’ve done several model 70 builds, and have a nice extended tang .375 build going now for a client. 3yr backlog though. Most anyone at ACGG level, doing such guns will have such backlog.
There’s also Michael Ullman, I believe in central TX.
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Re: Best gunsmiths for custom Pre 64 Model 70 builds?
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12/27/23 11:49 PM
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Paul,
Aaron (TDK above) does outstanding work. If you’d like pics of a job he did for me, PM me your contact info (text number or email) and I’ll happily send them to you!
![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/1UPfnkOt.jpg) "I always take care to fire into the nearest hillside and, lacking that, into darkness". - the late Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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Re: Best gunsmiths for custom Pre 64 Model 70 builds?
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12/29/23 10:25 PM
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Steve built a rifle for me a few years ago and he does good work. My advice is to check out the custom gunmakers guild website and see what tickles your fancy. The guild has its own section at next week’s Dallas Safari Club show where you’d have a chance to talk to several builders. I believe Steve was there last year. Not sure about this year, but there will be other top end smiths to chat with.
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