ISO gunsmith in PMW

[Westerner1939]

Hi all, just got this stock back from checkering. I’m looking for a good smith in Washington Idaho Or Montana that can be trusted to pillar/full bed this rifle. I travel all over for work so i’m flexible on location.
Thanks!

 

[Hififile324]

Wayne York. Oregunsmithing, located in Pendleton, OR. Master gunmaker.

 

[Luvthunt]

R J Renner. Sparks Nevada. Close to your requested states.

 

[SCmackey]

Who did your checkering?

 

[Saddlemaker]

Master Gunsmith Jack Huntington
2701 Conestoga Dr Suite 126
Carson City Nevada 89706
775-355-6898

He has built 3 300 H&H Mags Rifles for me , And I own 1 of his Winchester Model 70 in 450 Watt . Jack is the man.

 

[BGHNTR416]

Brockman Arms in Gooding Idaho is another option if Jack is too far away.

 

[MedRiver]

Dennis Olson in Plains,MT has a great reputation.

 

[small bore]

Ben Forkin
Forkin Custom Classics
White Sulphur Springs, Montana

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I think someone posted a while back that Dennis Olsen is winding down?

Why not do it yourself? It's not rocket science. I have done several. By "full bedded" do you mean to the end of the barrel channel? Consensus seems to be that's rarely needed. Most of us free float barrels. Bedding to the end adds weight and often detrimental to accuracy.

What caliber are we looking at? Barrel looks thick so I'm presuming a thumper ... but only one crossbolt? Usually if only one crossbolt (lighter calibers) they are ahead of the magazine. Presume this is Model 70 (3-position safety on side of bolt shroud and Winchester flowered crossbolt).

 

[RR 314]

I think someone posted a while back that Dennis Olsen is winding down?

Why not do it yourself? It's not rocket science. I have done several. By "full bedded" do you mean to the end of the barrel channel? Consensus seems to be that's rarely needed. Most of us free float barrels. Bedding to the end adds weight and often detrimental to accuracy.

What caliber are we looking at? Barrel looks thick so I'm presuming a thumper ... but only one crossbolt? Usually if only one crossbolt (lighter calibers) they are ahead of the magazine. Presume this is Model 70 (3-position safety on side of bolt shroud and Winchester flowered crossbolt).

It's a 30-06. I think one CB will be adequate.

 

[NIGHTHAWK]

You’re going to need a Left Handed gun smith!

 

[Bandera]

You’re going to need a Left Handed gun smith!

Just one in his right mind.

 

[Nevada Mike]

Go to the American Custom Gunmaker's Guild website - they have a guide to all members and include location, contact info, examples of work, etc. Google is yoour pal in this case.

I like your LH M70 Classic. If your ever decide to sell it - PM me ;-)

Mike

 

[Westerner1939]

Wayne York. Oregunsmithing, located in Pendleton, OR. Master gunmaker.

Thank you for the suggestion! I was headed to Boise yesterday and dropped it off with Wayne as his shop in Pendleton was on the way. He seems like an outstanding person and had some really cool projects going on in his shop.

 

[Westerner1939]

It's a 30-06. I think one CB will be adequate.

For now, it’s going to be 35 Whelen soon!

 

[Westerner1939]

Go to the American Custom Gunmaker's Guild website - they have a guide to all members and include location, contact info, examples of work, etc. Google is yoour pal in this case.

I like your LH M70 Classic. If your ever decide to sell it - PM me ;-)

Mike

Thank you for the suggestion, I ended up dropping it off with Wayne York, an outstanding gentleman.
Of all the guns I own this is the last one I’d ever sell, it took a long time to find it and I lucked out finding this factory custom shop stock. Finally got it back from checkering after being on a a waiting list for months, well worth the wait and hoping to hunt it this fall!

 

[Westerner1939]

I think someone posted a while back that Dennis Olsen is winding down?

Why not do it yourself? It's not rocket science. I have done several. By "full bedded" do you mean to the end of the barrel channel? Consensus seems to be that's rarely needed. Most of us free float barrels. Bedding to the end adds weight and often detrimental to accuracy.

What caliber are we looking at? Barrel looks thick so I'm presuming a thumper ... but only one crossbolt? Usually if only one crossbolt (lighter calibers) they are ahead of the magazine. Presume this is Model 70 (3-position safety on side of bolt shroud and Winchester flowered crossbolt).

I know it’s not rocket science but I really do not have time to mess with it right now. Two jobs, wife’s due this month and then bear season starts August first here in Washington.

Its a 30-06 for right now but will be 35 Whelen soon. I suppose 1 Crossbolt will suffice with pillar bedding.

 

[Westerner1939]

Master Gunsmith Jack Huntington
2701 Conestoga Dr Suite 126
Carson City Nevada 89706
775-355-6898

He has built 3 300 H&H Mags Rifles for me , And I own 1 of his Winchester Model 70 in 450 Watt . Jack is the man.

I don’t know why Jack didn’t come to mind. I’m from Nevada originally and have always wanted a custom Ruger Blackhawk built by Jack, his pistol smithing is usually what comes to mind.

 

[Westerner1939]

Who did your checkering?

“The Wood Butcher” Evan Koch -ETKHANDMADE on socials.
As nice as the checkering is, working with Evan was even better. Once he got starter we were in constant text message communication and he sent photos every single step of the way. I could not be happier with a customer experience for custom gun work.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

I know it’s not rocket science but I really do not have time to mess with it right now. Two jobs, wife’s due this month and then bear season starts August first here in Washington.

Its a 30-06 for right now but will be 35 Whelen soon. I suppose 1 Crossbolt will suffice with pillar bedding.

If you plan to upgrade to 35W, then I suggest having the gunsmith who beds it can add the other crossbolt ahead of magazine. Those Winchester crossbolts are easily picked up online. Also, relatively easy to install as they have round shafts. I installed a pair on my 404 built on 98 Mauser. Not an easy project for novice (like me!) but easier than installing square shaft crossbolts.