Need GOOD riflesmith in Eastern TN

Sr1200 · February 23, 2018, 04:18 PM

I have a Winchester pre 64 in .30-06 that needs some serious help. I had previously tried to have a riflesmith (location withheld) to put it into a McMillan lightweight composite stock, was supposed to be pillar bedded. Well, maybe it is but it's crooked. The trigger is awful (was supposed to be tuned/replaced). The nice Leupold scope won't zero because for some reason the rings don't line up with the bore. Could someone recommend a COMPETENT smith in my area so I could get this thing tuned up? Many thanks!

Goatwhiskers · February 24, 2018, 09:58 AM

Sounds as tho Bubba got his hands on that thing. And, not wanting to be a smart azz, you don't have a M94 in 30/06. Ain't no such animal. GW

Sr1200 · February 24, 2018, 10:10 PM

Right you are... though a 4 is involved haha.. it's a pre 64

Ridgerunner665 · February 24, 2018, 10:45 PM

http://strykergunsmithing.com

I haven't used him for any serious work, but I'm told he is very capable.

The minor work he has done for me has been excellent and timely.

**4V50 Gary** · February 24, 2018, 11:46 PM

Can't recommend anyone in your area, but that would be a fun repair project.

I'd check the alignment of the holes for the scope base on the receiver. It may have to be filled and redrilled/tapped.

The stock work is no big issue either. I'd mill out the pillar bedding and redo it entirely. New pillar bedding posts and acraglass.

Trigger work is no big deal either.

guncrank · February 27, 2018, 10:29 PM

In Louisville , KY

JeepHammer · March 6, 2018, 02:52 PM

Half my business is fixing someone else's screwups...
Because you own a hand drill & hammer it doesn't make you a gunsmith!

Adding sights/optics mounts *Should Be* "Gunsmith 101", but I feel your pain, I've seen it 10,000 times.
Guys that don't own a flat bed or doesn't know how to use it carving up perfectly good firearms.
Zero idea of what true or plum is or how to get it...
And for what they do to fit/finish and triggers they should have fingers cut off!

February 23, 2018, 04:18 PM	#1
Sr1200 Junior Member Join Date: April 19, 2017 Posts: 11	Need GOOD riflesmith in Eastern TN I have a Winchester pre 64 in .30-06 that needs some serious help. I had previously tried to have a riflesmith (location withheld) to put it into a McMillan lightweight composite stock, was supposed to be pillar bedded. Well, maybe it is but it's crooked. The trigger is awful (was supposed to be tuned/replaced). The nice Leupold scope won't zero because for some reason the rings don't line up with the bore. Could someone recommend a COMPETENT smith in my area so I could get this thing tuned up? Many thanks! Last edited by Sr1200; February 24, 2018 at 10:10 PM.

February 24, 2018, 11:46 PM	#5
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,832	Can't recommend anyone in your area, but that would be a fun repair project. I'd check the alignment of the holes for the scope base on the receiver. It may have to be filled and redrilled/tapped. The stock work is no big issue either. I'd mill out the pillar bedding and redo it entirely. New pillar bedding posts and acraglass. Trigger work is no big deal either. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

February 27, 2018, 10:29 PM	#6
guncrank Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2006 Location: Fern Creek ,KY and Metro Louisville at large Posts: 430	In Louisville , KY __________________ Republic Arms and Armaments 07 1-502-231-1118 Machine Shop and Finishing Services to the trade and public

February 24, 2018, 09:58 AM	#2
Goatwhiskers Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2009 Location: Batchelor, La. Posts: 579	Sounds as tho Bubba got his hands on that thing. And, not wanting to be a smart azz, you don't have a M94 in 30/06. Ain't no such animal. GW

February 24, 2018, 10:10 PM	#3
Sr1200 Junior Member Join Date: April 19, 2017 Posts: 11	Right you are... though a 4 is involved haha.. it's a pre 64

February 24, 2018, 10:45 PM	#4
Ridgerunner665 Senior Member Join Date: June 22, 2007 Location: Upper East Tennessee Posts: 477	http://strykergunsmithing.com I haven't used him for any serious work, but I'm told he is very capable. The minor work he has done for me has been excellent and timely.

March 6, 2018, 02:52 PM	#7
JeepHammer Junior member Join Date: February 27, 2015 Posts: 1,768	Half my business is fixing someone else's screwups... Because you own a hand drill & hammer it doesn't make you a gunsmith! Adding sights/optics mounts Should Be "Gunsmith 101", but I feel your pain, I've seen it 10,000 times. Guys that don't own a flat bed or doesn't know how to use it carving up perfectly good firearms. Zero idea of what true or plum is or how to get it... And for what they do to fit/finish and triggers they should have fingers cut off!