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<blockquote data-quote="Guest" data-source="post: 902"><p>I have had 4 rifles built by Dan Dowling (so far) and will definately use him again. Being a Tool & Die Maker myself for over 30 years I understand quality machine work and accuracy. </p><p></p><p>Dan is a bench rest shooter - so he understands accuracy. He is also a long range prarie dog hunter - so he understands long range hunting. His prices are lower then any gunsmith I have talked to and his bedding jobs are second to none. </p><p></p><p>As an example: </p><p>I already had a long Action Rem 700 (BDL)</p><p>Rings (30mm) and bases</p><p>McMillan GP graphite stock. </p><p>Schmidt & Bender 1.5 to 6 X 42 Scope</p><p></p><p>Dan bought the Schneider S/S barrel, 29" long (finished at 27"), #5 1/2 contour,</p><p>Muzzle brake</p><p></p><p>He completely went over the action, adjusted the trigger to 2 1/2 pounds, chambered the barrel for 375 H&H Ackley Improved, Installed the brake, Bedded the action, had all the metal finished with a "Black Chrome" finish, installed the bases and rings, lapped the rings for the scope, used allen head gaurd screws (I tossed the factory gaurd screws away). </p><p></p><p>Total price was $755.00</p><p></p><p>Difficult to beat <img src="http://images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Don <img src="http://images/icons/smile.gif" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Guest, post: 902"] I have had 4 rifles built by Dan Dowling (so far) and will definately use him again. Being a Tool & Die Maker myself for over 30 years I understand quality machine work and accuracy. Dan is a bench rest shooter - so he understands accuracy. He is also a long range prarie dog hunter - so he understands long range hunting. His prices are lower then any gunsmith I have talked to and his bedding jobs are second to none. As an example: I already had a long Action Rem 700 (BDL) Rings (30mm) and bases McMillan GP graphite stock. Schmidt & Bender 1.5 to 6 X 42 Scope Dan bought the Schneider S/S barrel, 29" long (finished at 27"), #5 1/2 contour, Muzzle brake He completely went over the action, adjusted the trigger to 2 1/2 pounds, chambered the barrel for 375 H&H Ackley Improved, Installed the brake, Bedded the action, had all the metal finished with a "Black Chrome" finish, installed the bases and rings, lapped the rings for the scope, used allen head gaurd screws (I tossed the factory gaurd screws away). Total price was $755.00 Difficult to beat [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Don [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] [/QUOTE]
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