Gunsmiths...

[CheekyRick]

Are there any gunsmiths in an around Vancouver that are honest, reliable and good value - I was going to use Bits and Pieces to re-crown my R700 as its lost some of its accuracy, but he says its going to take around 6 weeks...

Anyone any good leads?

[Mr. Dean]

I have heard very, very, good things of Bit's-n-Pieces.

try calling john @ Reliable Guns. He smith's, but I'm not sure if he'd take this on. If not, he'd know someone.

[One Shot]

Shane at Reliable is very good. He did a few jobs for me, right to the tee the way that I wanted. Did not take very long. I would not hesitate to use him again.:smile:

[NaStY]

I have heard very, very, good things of Bit's-n-Pieces.

try calling john @ Reliable Guns. He smith's, but I'm not sure if he'd take this on. If not, he'd know someone.


X2 for "bitsofpeices" Barry is good to deal with...

[Gun Babe]

I agree....Shane at Reliable on Fraser Street in Vancouver is top notch....

[Bushman]

Shane at Reliable Gun is a top-notch gunsmith.
They are professionals and great people to deal with.
http://www.reliablegun.com/Reliable/Reliable.html

[Mr. Dean]

Correction. John's Brother, Shane....

[Steeleco]

Barry (Bits of pieces) is good, but like all smiths. 6 weeks means 10 or more. Plan for longer be happy when you get it back sooner!!

[born2hunt]

reliable is great shane is top notchhttp://www.reliablegun.com/Reliable/Reliable.html

[bogie]

I deal with both but Shane is in my backyard and I have dealt with him and his dad Dave for upwards of 25yrs. Shane does good work and is fairly quick depending on how close to hunting season you are. Barry is slow and misses things. He mounted a sight to a rifle and left the screws too long so it jammed up. Thats a newbie mistake and not something a good gunsmith would miss. Then again we all make mistakes. Barry knows what he is doing but he is slow. Shane will tell you if its not something he can do right off too.

[dracb]

Are there any gunsmiths in an around Vancouver that are honest, reliable and good value - I was going to use Bits and Pieces to re-crown my R700 as its lost some of its accuracy, but he says its going to take around 6 weeks...

Anyone any good leads?
GEF on this website is a good craftsman (really an artisan), treats you fairly and likely will complete the work substantial sooner than 6 weeks.

Besides he is an all round great guy.

[bigredchev]

GEF on this website is a good craftsman (really an artisan), treats you fairly and likely will complete the work substantial sooner than 6 weeks.

Besides he is an all round great guy.

X2 for gary

[sako79]

X3 for Gary flach

[Ferenc]

X 4 for the Man !! ^^^^^

[IronNoggin]

X 5 for GEF!
He rebuilt my 1960 German 270 Weatherby Magnum for me. Forbsey's old rifle.
Looks Brand New!
Shoots better than most custom pieces.
And will last yet another lifetime as a consequence.

Highly Recommended! :wink:

Cheers,
Nog

[f350ps]

I would think that after 9 years the OP has probably found one! :) K

[dracb]

I would think that after 9 years the OP has probably found one! :) K

I never look at the post dates. Sure got bit by that one.

[kevan]

A tip of the hat for GEF, he has done some fine work for me... and quickly too.
Top quality work, very fair rates, whats not to like ?

[Sako81]

Another vote for Gary (GEF). He's built a couple rifles for me and nothing less of perfection. Not to mention a great guy to deal with!

[bogie]

Just had some reblue done on my Martini Cadet and its gorgeous. RSL Gunsmithing is about the only one I could find that does traditional blueing. A bit out of the way but worth the trip. He is quick, friendly and seems to know what he is doing. He has an impressive array of big tooling too. If the other guys are either unable or unwilling then I would take it to Mr Stahl for sure. Last time I was at Bits of Pieces his lathe was broken and had been for years. RSL is reasonable too. Check him out.

[REMINGTON JIM]

i would think that after 9 years the op has probably found one! :) k

lmffao ! Rj

[mooze]

X2 for "bitsofpeices" Barry is good to deal with...

x3 for bits of pieces,

I also would not look at the crown as the first source of inaccuracy in a gun, bedding, scope, loose screws, insufficient free floating all come to mind.But maybe that all has been checked.

[antileno]

I used Barry at bits of pieces on my 06 and he did a great job, but he did have it for a long time, id drop it off now if you want her back for hunting season lol