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simple gunsmithing work cost comparison
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<blockquote data-quote="EXPRESS" data-source="post: 993678" data-attributes="member: 1441"><p>Just for the sake of comparison, I would like to find out what some work I had done should would have cost me in the US of A, because I am disputing this bill from a gunsmith here in Italy, which I believe to be far too high, and differs from what was initially quoted. </p><p></p><p>Two rifles were worked on, a Sako 75 recieved a threaded barrel for a brake, Gun Kote, and a Picatinny rail with some modification. </p><p>The other a Remington 700 with got threaded and Gun Kote.</p><p></p><p>The bill; €1,140 - $1,465 USD</p><p></p><p>Here is who it was broken down:</p><p></p><p>Sako rifle: </p><p></p><p>Threading barrel €100 - $128 USD (quoted €60)</p><p>Dissassebly barrel for threading €50 - $64 USD (wasn't charged this for same job 2 months earlier) </p><p>Gun Kote barrel and action €160 - $205 USD (quoted €140)</p><p>Picatinny rail (including tapping/threading action) €320 - $411 USD (asked not to get too carried away)</p><p>Dissassembly for threading and Gun Kote - €50 - $64 (why did they need to do this twice?)</p><p></p><p>Rem 700:</p><p> </p><p>Threading barrel €100 - $128 USD (quoted €60)</p><p>Dissassebly barrel for threading €50 - $64 USD (wasn't charged this for same job 2 months earlier)</p><p>Gun Kote small parts (bolt, rails etc) € 40.00 - $52 USD </p><p>Gun Kote barrel and action €160 - $205 USD (quoted €140)</p><p>Dissassembly for threading and Gun Kote - €50 - $64 (why did they need to do this twice?)</p><p></p><p>transport permits €10 - $12.80 USD </p><p>Shipping €50 - $64</p><p></p><p>Total €1,140 - $1,465 USD at current exchange rate.</p><p></p><p>According to the quotes, I was expecting to pay €240 for the threading and Gun Kote per rifle, plus the rail, which might have cost let's say €150, which is double the price of a standard rail. Permits and transport were not necessary because my local dealer delivered and would pick them up. </p><p>I just disputed the cost and have been offered a €100 discount. </p><p>Is it me, or is this just not realistic?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EXPRESS, post: 993678, member: 1441"] Just for the sake of comparison, I would like to find out what some work I had done should would have cost me in the US of A, because I am disputing this bill from a gunsmith here in Italy, which I believe to be far too high, and differs from what was initially quoted. Two rifles were worked on, a Sako 75 recieved a threaded barrel for a brake, Gun Kote, and a Picatinny rail with some modification. The other a Remington 700 with got threaded and Gun Kote. The bill; €1,140 - $1,465 USD Here is who it was broken down: Sako rifle: Threading barrel €100 - $128 USD (quoted €60) Dissassebly barrel for threading €50 - $64 USD (wasn't charged this for same job 2 months earlier) Gun Kote barrel and action €160 - $205 USD (quoted €140) Picatinny rail (including tapping/threading action) €320 - $411 USD (asked not to get too carried away) Dissassembly for threading and Gun Kote - €50 - $64 (why did they need to do this twice?) Rem 700: Threading barrel €100 - $128 USD (quoted €60) Dissassebly barrel for threading €50 - $64 USD (wasn't charged this for same job 2 months earlier) Gun Kote small parts (bolt, rails etc) € 40.00 - $52 USD Gun Kote barrel and action €160 - $205 USD (quoted €140) Dissassembly for threading and Gun Kote - €50 - $64 (why did they need to do this twice?) transport permits €10 - $12.80 USD Shipping €50 - $64 Total €1,140 - $1,465 USD at current exchange rate. According to the quotes, I was expecting to pay €240 for the threading and Gun Kote per rifle, plus the rail, which might have cost let’s say €150, which is double the price of a standard rail. Permits and transport were not necessary because my local dealer delivered and would pick them up. I just disputed the cost and have been offered a €100 discount. Is it me, or is this just not realistic? [/QUOTE]
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