Who are the go to guys for working on Model 70s. I have some New Haven manufactured 70s that I'd like to have gone over, slicked up, better sights installed, etc. etc. etc.

Location in the southeast is a plus.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

Mark Penrod

Roger Ferrell in Georgia is another.

TT

John Gallagher near Jasper. Do a google.

Joe A.

I have a Model 70 by Gene Simillion in the shop now and have stocked a couple others. His work is top notch in all respects.

Mark Penrod's work speaks for itself. When it comes to Model 70's he is at the top of the heap.

Of course it would be tough to go wrong with D'Arcy Echols or David Miller, but I doubt they take on the work you describe.

As a more under the radar smith, Craig Maraviov in Woodland, CA does fantastic work. Lee Christianson in Baldwin, WI does some really nice work as well.

and roger biesen here in spokane

Mark Penrod...for at least the last 20 years. Outstanding machinist and metal expert.

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Originally posted by Paul Reed:
Mark Penrod...for at least the last 20 years. Outstanding machinist and metal expert.

Concur. I've got two rifles built by Mark. His work is perfection.

Penrod has worked wonders on a couple of M70's I've sent him and he is the only one I know of who does mechanical work to the trigger and safety similar to how Miller, Echols, & Simillion perform it, without requiring an entire rifle commission. Search the forum for Mark Penrod and you will find multiple threads like this.

Penrod M70

Lee Christianson of Wisconsin. He has a very good rep over on 24hourcampfire.com as Redneck.

ruber@baldwin-telecom.net

He's currently building my 9.3x62 on a Pre 64 M70, D'Arcy Echols Legend stock and Pacnor barrel.

Alan

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Mark Penrod

Does anyone have his contact info?

This may be old info

markpenrod@kconline.com
260-982-8385

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Originally posted by GSSP:
Lee Christianson of Wisconsin. He has a very good rep over on 24hourcampfire.com as Redneck.

ruber@baldwin-telecom.net

He's currently building my 9.3x62 on a Pre 64 M70, D'Arcy Echols Legend stock and Pacnor barrel.

Alan

Ha! Just put two and two together. Nice speaking with you today Alan.

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Originally posted by boltman:

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Originally posted by Paul Reed:
Mark Penrod...for at least the last 20 years. Outstanding machinist and metal expert.

Concur. I've got two rifles built by Mark. His work is perfection.

+1 Mark's the best, he's the only smith who touches my rifles.


Penrod Precision
312 East College Avenue
North Manchester, Indiana
(260) 982-8385

Another vote for Roger Ferrell in Atlanta. 770-460-0533

Thanks all.

What is Mark Penrod's turnaround time like?

Also, are his time estimates accurate?

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Originally posted by Duckear:
What is Mark Penrod's turnaround time like?

Also, are his time estimates accurate?

His time estimates may not be accurate as Mark has always delivered every rifle he has ever worked on for me well in advance of what he told me he could do. He is also very understanding of his customers needs. Mark will work with you on turnaround times and if he tells you it will be done by a certain date it will be done. Case in point, a few years ago I needed him to work over a stainless M70 .375 that I was taking to Africa for a buffalo hunt in September. I spoke with him in early August and he told me that since I needed it for a late-September hunt he would get it done quickly and I had it back with plenty of time to spare, that is one instance, he has done that for me many times. Mark is both a hunter and a shooter and he is very serious about taking care of his customers. Simply put, he is the best smith I have ever dealt with.