Gunsmith Recommendations for .450 Ackley

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22 November 2014, 01:51

Colt Commander

Gunsmith Recommendations for .450 Ackley

Gentlemen,

Could I please get some U.S. local recommendations for a gunsmith experienced
in converting a new model Winchester M70 in
.458 WM to the .450 Ackley.
It will not be a full custom, just conversion,
feeding, a SunnyHill drop mag and McMillian
Safari stock.

Thank You All. Don

22 November 2014, 21:26

Colt Commander

Already having a full custom being made.
Takes a Looooonnnnggggg time.
http://forums.accuratereloadin...981056381#6981056381
I want this to play with.

22 November 2014, 21:58

cal pappas

I had Griffin and Howe redo a M-70 from .458 to .450 Watts. You can't go wrong with the oldest custom gunmaker in the US.
Cal

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22 November 2014, 23:45

GeorgeS

Check SSK Industries in Steubenville, OH; they're not far from you. They have worked on several of my guns (all shoot beautifully) and may have the reamer on hand.

George

23 November 2014, 04:00

Colt Commander

Well I'll be. Thank you Sir.
Their just a hop skip and a jump from
My house and I usually go to wheeling about
once a month. Never knew they were there.
I will try stopping for a visit. Hope they
see customers.

Rusty
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23 November 2014, 21:27

Jim Kobe

Ammoguide tells me It is quite do-able in your action. Send me an email if interested:

Jkob60@msn.com

Jim Kobe
10841 Oxborough Ave So
Bloomington MN 55437
952.884.6031
Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild

24 November 2014, 10:00

Idaho Sharpshooter

Jim Kobe would be my suggestion, He has done one rifle for me, converting an OM 70 that was originally an '06 to 450/375 RUM (aka the mid-seventies 460G&A).

His work is immaculate, his prices are reasonable, and he is great as far as turnaround.

I have two project rifles underway, and Jim will be doing all the metalwork for me. Best compliment I can pay him is repeat work.

Rich