I tried to post this here before, but for some reason I couldn't, so I put it in Small Calibers. I think it belongs here instead...

I�m thinking of ordering a Ghost Rifle Kit from AcraBond. This is a MRC 1999 action, barrel blank and unfinished drop-in stock. If I do it, I�ll need to find someone in the Colorado Springs area who can chamber and thread the barrel, do any other metal work , and finish the metal parts in flat black Teflon.

I can sand the stock and apply the finish, but will also need someone to do the checkering. Do you guys know of someone in the area who can do this stuff?

Anyone have experience with Acrabond? I see most folks seem to think highly of the MRC actions, but they�re too new to have really developed a reputation yet. I think they�ll be good, though.

If I do order this thing, the rifle will be a .257 Roberts if I have the patience to wait around for a short action, or a .25-06 if I don�t.

I've emailed Earl Hickman of Hickman Rifles in Colo Spgs, but I haven't seen any of his work.

Thoughts on this project? I don�t need caliber advice, or factory rifle suggestions, thanks.

[ 10-08-2003, 23:27: Message edited by: CO Roadkill ]

I don't know about gunsmiths in the Colorado Springs, but if you are willing to go to a gunsmith in the Denver/Boulder area, you might try Dave Sullivan.

Hi-Tech Gunsmithing (Rich Riley) just of Fillmore in Colorado Springs is an excellent shop. The only one in the Springs I now use. Email me and I'll give you the exact address and telephone number. He's built rifles for a number of writers and bullet manufacturers and stands behind his work. Oh, and he has worked on Montana actions so there won't be a "learning curve" as with some other smiths.

[ 10-10-2003, 05:33: Message edited by: prof242 ]