it seems like i read on this board that Z-Hat is a good company to do business with. i am considering converting a 458 WM to a 458 Lott. i am looking at Z-Hat to do the work. did i understand correctly about them? are they still a good source for this work??

See my post on the Gunsmithing section.

Bill, I had Fred do a project for me earlier this year. I wanted a 6.5x06? or bigger and went with the .264 Hawk. I also wanted this on a military mauser action. Fred did a very good job with a vg-24, douglas barrel, trigger, bolt handle, and safety etc that I spec'd from Brownells and a Rimrock stock. Rimrock doesn't make a mauser fit, so Fred obtained one in the rough, inlet it, and returned it to Rimrock for finishing. He went a little long on time, but stayed on budget and I'm very happy with the product.
good shooting

Fred did a very good job of converting a Browning 71 for me. He is very skilled and easy to work with.

Bill, Dennis Olsen also does excellent work rechambering a 458 Win. to 458 Lott. He did an excellet job rechambering my friends 458 Win. to 458 Lott Dennis also got this rifle to feed flawlessly.

Mitch: How can I contact Dennis Olsen??

Bill. Dennis Olson's phone # is 1-406-826-3790. Good Luck with your project!!!