Hi,
I'm planning to build a 6.5x55 rifle for myself. Current thoughts are a Savage action, McGowen barrel, McMillan A5 stock, and a Zeiss scope. This will be my first 'custom' rifle. I am a reloader, just not a gunsmith.
That said, I know nearly nothing about smithing, and will need help putting this together properly. Obviously, I am not adverse to payment. I want to make sure this is done correctly. I'd prefer a smith who is not adverse to spending the time to explain why/how things are done - in my profession - there are lots of people who can do something, but the true masters can explain what they have done, as well. I am looking for this caliber of smith.
I appreciate any advice you can give me. I live in San Antonio, but am willing to travel anywhere in Texas to make this happen. Closer is more convenient, but I do not want to sacrifice quality for convenience.
Thank you all,
David
I'm planning to build a 6.5x55 rifle for myself. Current thoughts are a Savage action, McGowen barrel, McMillan A5 stock, and a Zeiss scope. This will be my first 'custom' rifle. I am a reloader, just not a gunsmith.
That said, I know nearly nothing about smithing, and will need help putting this together properly. Obviously, I am not adverse to payment. I want to make sure this is done correctly. I'd prefer a smith who is not adverse to spending the time to explain why/how things are done - in my profession - there are lots of people who can do something, but the true masters can explain what they have done, as well. I am looking for this caliber of smith.
I appreciate any advice you can give me. I live in San Antonio, but am willing to travel anywhere in Texas to make this happen. Closer is more convenient, but I do not want to sacrifice quality for convenience.
Thank you all,
David