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29 April 2010, 16:41
Cliff Lyle'smith suggestions
I am going to re-barrel a Tikka T3 from .243 to .257 Roberts and would like some suggestions of smiths who have done work for any of you and would receive your recommendation.
Any help?
Jim Kobe in Bloomington, Mn has done a lot of this kind of work for me, on Sako and Rem 700 actions. His work is first class. I recommend him. Phone 952 884 6031.
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29 April 2010, 17:45
RustyTip Burns
Canyon Sporting Arms in Canyon Lake Texas has built or refurbished 2 of my 257 Roberts rifles. I am pleased with not only his work, but the ability to be able to contact and talk with him. No BS just good information!
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29 April 2010, 18:26
butchlocbesides all the chit i hand to him, kobe is really a very excellent and reasonable smith. that said now i'm going to and wash my mouth out with soap
29 April 2010, 18:34
butchlambertCliff,
Check my rifle in the custom forum. It is the 9.3x62 and Kobe did a lot of work on it.
Butch
29 April 2010, 22:21
Cliff LyleThanks to all. I'll check both sources. I seem to remember Tip was so backed up with jobs a while back that he wasn't taking on any new work. I'll call both to see schedules.
It's not a difficult job, just want to use someone reputable.
29 April 2010, 22:43
weavemanYou can also check with Mike McCabe (Z1r) mccabeguns@yahoo.com.
James
29 April 2010, 23:10
butchlambertToomanytools and westpac are good. I have used them both.
Butch
30 April 2010, 07:52
YUMANI WILL GO ALONG WITH WESTPAC AND TOOMANY TOOLS. BOTH HAVE DONE WORK FOR ME. FIRST CLASS WORK.
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01 May 2010, 16:42
Cliff LyleIt sounds like I need to get some more rifles to re-barrel...Lots of good rifle smiths out there. Thanks to all who recommended.
I am in in touch with Jim Kobe, partially because some people on here whom I respect recommended him and partially because I was reminded that I have seen his work before. I'll let you guys know of my progress.
Thanks again.