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Quality of Pacific Tool & Gauge bottom metal?

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30 August 2012, 01:08
Duckear
Quality of Pacific Tool & Gauge bottom metal?
how is their stuff compared to Williams?

Never hear much about it.

thx


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30 August 2012, 01:32
df06
I have one set from PTG, a SA Rem 700 in stainless, functions and looks fine. I have no other brands to compare


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30 August 2012, 03:07
Mark Poley
I used a set on a 700 tactical build I did recently and was very pleased with it.


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30 August 2012, 06:51
Brad Hinn
I am using PTG bottom metal on my 7mm-08 build (you can see the thread in the custom rifles forum) and I am really happy with it. They are well made and are reasonably priced. I did a little reshaping on mine for aesthetics. But the quality is good, I would use their bottom metal again.
30 August 2012, 09:36
Ben Walker
IMO Williams is nicer than PTG.
30 August 2012, 23:49
Duckear
quote:
Originally posted by Ben Walker:
IMO Williams is nicer than PTG.


How so?


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31 August 2012, 01:32
CAS II
Can't speak for Ben, but I agree with him. The Williams has a much nicer looking straddle floorplate and more nicely shaped trigger guard. Of course that is merely subjective.

The Williams also comes with a nicer metal finish, though if you are looking at in the white versions, the difference is immaterial.

Williams does not offer aluminum, so if that is important, PTG is a great option.
01 September 2012, 23:08
Ongwe
Is Williams still in business?
01 September 2012, 23:58
CAS II
Yes. Talked to Ross yesterday.
02 September 2012, 22:59
Ongwe
Good! Their product was always great...their customer service was too often a rolling train wreck.

Not to say PTG is perfect, but...
03 September 2012, 00:02
swampshooter
Don't know about their bottom metal but everything else they make is first rate. I just received one of their bolts for a short action Remington and it's beautiful.


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