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<blockquote data-quote="Boe" data-source="post: 2269192" data-attributes="member: 25890"><p>I've had some 200.00 newly chambered barrels come in my shop. 98%of them had throats that were crooked as a do it yourself haircut.</p><p></p><p>I've been charging 400.00 for indicated Chambers for the last 10 years now. And believe me none of the Riflesmiths I know are getting rich fitting barrels even at 400.00 Don't believe it, open your own shop.</p><p>What is the Smiths Experience and Craftsmanship worth? When you compare our profession to others like Plumbers or HVAC Tech etc...</p><p></p><p>In my area I have a couple of clients that are in both trades. Both have services charges just to show up that are 165.00 to 200.00. Then the same for the first hour one hour minimum. Second hour is prorated. So they walk away from every service call with minimum 330.00 - 400.00. The local Car dealerships charge 150.00 for an estimate. People have been conditioned to pay those rates and accept it.</p><p></p><p>So the next time you guys talk to your Riflesmith remember he has to make a living too. You're not just paying for what he does you're paying for his knowledge. Just like you would pay a Doctor or Attorney or any other professional for his knowledge. Don't try to beat him down on the fees he charges. Its an insult. You get what you pay for in this business.</p><p></p><p>Richard Hilts</p><p>Hilts Accuracy Custom Rifles</p><p><a href="http://www.hiltscustomrifles.com" target="_blank">www.hiltscustomrifles.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Boe, post: 2269192, member: 25890"] I've had some 200.00 newly chambered barrels come in my shop. 98%of them had throats that were crooked as a do it yourself haircut. I've been charging 400.00 for indicated Chambers for the last 10 years now. And believe me none of the Riflesmiths I know are getting rich fitting barrels even at 400.00 Don't believe it, open your own shop. What is the Smiths Experience and Craftsmanship worth? When you compare our profession to others like Plumbers or HVAC Tech etc... In my area I have a couple of clients that are in both trades. Both have services charges just to show up that are 165.00 to 200.00. Then the same for the first hour one hour minimum. Second hour is prorated. So they walk away from every service call with minimum 330.00 - 400.00. The local Car dealerships charge 150.00 for an estimate. People have been conditioned to pay those rates and accept it. So the next time you guys talk to your Riflesmith remember he has to make a living too. You're not just paying for what he does you're paying for his knowledge. Just like you would pay a Doctor or Attorney or any other professional for his knowledge. Don't try to beat him down on the fees he charges. Its an insult. You get what you pay for in this business. Richard Hilts Hilts Accuracy Custom Rifles [URL='http://www.hiltscustomrifles.com']www.hiltscustomrifles.com[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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