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<blockquote data-quote="dbhunter" data-source="post: 359807" data-attributes="member: 11168"><p>I'm with canderson on nailing down a delivery date. Ask for their current delivery time and back log. Ask about their quality of fit and finish. Do they finish fitting stock to metal? You will be suprised by some of the reputable smiths that don't finish the fit on a McMillan stock. They will spec the pre-inlet and if it is not a precise fit they just bed it anyway. I should say a cosmetic fit. I personally would prefer to deal with someone I could talk to on the phone at least once to make sure he knows what I am looking for. Just because you read about all the great smiths on this site and other sites you are usually only hearing about those that had good luck with them. Most people are not going to post negative things.</p><p>So take your time and personally talk to a number of gunsmiths you are interested in. Tell them what you expect from the rifle( fit,finish,etc.). You will be able to tell after talking to them which ones seem more inclined to do the job you are looking for.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dbhunter, post: 359807, member: 11168"] I'm with canderson on nailing down a delivery date. Ask for their current delivery time and back log. Ask about their quality of fit and finish. Do they finish fitting stock to metal? You will be suprised by some of the reputable smiths that don't finish the fit on a McMillan stock. They will spec the pre-inlet and if it is not a precise fit they just bed it anyway. I should say a cosmetic fit. I personally would prefer to deal with someone I could talk to on the phone at least once to make sure he knows what I am looking for. Just because you read about all the great smiths on this site and other sites you are usually only hearing about those that had good luck with them. Most people are not going to post negative things. So take your time and personally talk to a number of gunsmiths you are interested in. Tell them what you expect from the rifle( fit,finish,etc.). You will be able to tell after talking to them which ones seem more inclined to do the job you are looking for. [/QUOTE]
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