blue devil
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I have a Ruger #1, .257 ackley improved that may need a new barrel. I’m looking for a good gunsmith that could do that? My gunsmith passed away. I may not keep the improved and go with a straight.257 Roberts. Thanks for suggestions
Gunsmith suggestions
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Okbow87
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I'd look up Travis Stevens of TS Customs there in your home state.
MThuntr
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I don't own one but follow his work and like what I see
Lawnboy
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Damon Wrampe in Butte Mt. Nemesis Machine on Facebook. He works in the oil fields so he heads that way every couple weeks.
Mthuntinfool
Member
this ^^^
noharleyyet
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PM Brockel....the smith who wrenched my Mashburn, as I recall, is from your neck of the woods. That #1 is definitely worth rejuvenation.
Any competent smith should be able to re-barrel that #1.
I've used Dennis Erhardt with Frontier Gunshop in Helena for a couple of re-barrel jobs and have never had an issue with his work. Both barrels he's done produce sub-MOA groups.
I've used Dennis Erhardt with Frontier Gunshop in Helena for a couple of re-barrel jobs and have never had an issue with his work. Both barrels he's done produce sub-MOA groups.
std7mag
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Why do you think you need a new barrel?
blue devil
Member
A casing blew out the side and grooved the barrel pretty badly. So we are checking into cutting it down and re-reaming it, rebarreling. Looking at all options.
Highground
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Dennis Olson, Plains Mt. Has worked on several of Dads old rifles with superb results. Dont know him personally but have seen the results of his work. Excellent
Highground
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Sorry just saw how old this was hope you already found a good smith!
