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26 May 2005, 00:52

KevinH

Gunsmith work on Bigbores

I have a 375 H&H along with a 458 Lott. Both are Winchester Model 70. I need some recommendations of good gunsmiths that can make these safari ready. I live in Texas, but not sure if any of the smiths have a lot of experience with safari rifles. Also, what should I have checked and corrected on these guns? Any help would be appreciated.

26 May 2005, 01:04

fusino

Hill Country Rifles is the only smith I'm aware of that does good work on big bores in my area of Texas. By no means do I mean they're the only one. http://www.hillcountryrifles.com is their website.

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26 May 2005, 01:06

Steve

Mark Penrod.

Penrod Precision
312 E College Ave
North Manchester
IN 46962

Phone: (260) 982-8385

He's worked on my 375 M70, as well as 300 HH. No problems. His tunr around time is fantastic.

I've never heard a complaint about his work and he knows his stuff.

-Steve

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26 May 2005, 01:42

jeffeosso

the first three things it must do is
feed
feed
feed

then
shoot well

then load easy

then safety....

well, the last three things are your call for order of preference.

jeffe

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26 May 2005, 06:53

WyoJoe

quote:
Originally posted by KevinH:
I have a 375 H&H along with a 458 Lott. Both are Winchester Model 70. I need some recommendations of good gunsmiths that can make these safari ready. I live in Texas, but not sure if any of the smiths have a lot of experience with safari rifles. Also, what should I have checked and corrected on these guns? Any help would be appreciated.

Dennis Olson of Plains MT. He just finished my .375 and I am very pleased with it. I am at work right now so I don't have his address but his phone # is 406-826-3790

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26 May 2005, 20:49

Atkinson

Dennis Olson
Box 337
500 1st st.
Plains, Mt., 59859
Tel: 406-826-3790

Wait until he is finished with my .404, I have sent him so much business, his turn around time is getting longer and longer...That's the problem with recommending these guys!

Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120

rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com

26 May 2005, 20:56

Rusty

I use Tips Burns, in Canyon Lake, Texas.
I have found him to be a reliable person who does great work.

Burns Gun Repair

Rusty
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27 May 2005, 01:07

WyoJoe

quote:
Originally posted by Atkinson:
Wait until he is finished with my .404, I have sent him so much business, his turn around time is getting longer and longer...That's the problem with recommending these guys!

I got my .375 a week & 1/2 ago. The turn around time was only about 5 weeks. I had him use a Douglas barrel. If I would of went Lilja it would of been about another 8 weeks. He does good work and his prices are reasonable. He said he has done a lot of work for you.

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27 May 2005, 01:45

Atkinson

Wyo Joek
Dennis has been doing work for me for 20 years, I used to get them back in a week...The good ones do get swamped..

Ray Atkinson
Atkinson Hunting Adventures
10 Ward Lane,
Filer, Idaho, 83328
208-731-4120

rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com

27 May 2005, 02:38

WyoJoe

quote:
Originally posted by Atkinson:
.....The good ones do get swamped..

I hear you. I wanted Fred Zeglin to do one for me but I heard it takes him a year to get it back to you. He must really be swamped.

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