Gunsmith for 22CM Rechamber

[4090Sharps]

I'm starting a 22 Creedmoor project based on a .22-250 Tikka T3, and want to get a couple barrels set up simultaneously--cut to 16.5", rechambered, muzzle threaded. I only have parts replacers local to me, no real gunsmiths. Can anyone recommend a gunsmith they would trust for the work?

@Formidilosus previously recommended Shaen @Shooter71 in another thread on 22CM, but is not taking new work according to their site.

My plan is to buy a new rifle, send it to the gunsmith direct from seller, and send the 'smith two .223 takeoff barrels that I have. That way I'm set for the foreseeable, barrel-burning future.

Thanks!

 

[Formidilosus]

Check with Jake @Unknown Munitions. If they have the reamer and will do it, they’ve done good work for me so far.

 

[4090Sharps]

Check with Jake @Unknown Munitions. If they have the reamer and will do it, they’ve done good work for me so far.

Thanks, sent UM a message.

 

[Jimbee]

Thanks, sent UM a message.

Let me know what you find out, please. I have a stainless 8 twist tikka 223 superlite barrel I'd like to get chopped and rechambered to 22cm

 

[4090Sharps]

Let me know what you find out, please. I have a stainless 8 twist tikka 223 superlite barrel I'd like to get chopped and rechambered to 22cm

I'll be sure to follow up here.

 

[4090Sharps]

Still looking for recommendations.

I called a place in Tucson and their prices were a bit high:

• $160 to cut, crown, thread
  • not out of line in my experience
• $360 just to rechamber a single barrel with a set back to clean chamber
  • a price I would say is typical of cutting new barrel threads, chamber, and crown

 

[V35B]

Those prices are good IMO.

 

[4090Sharps]

Those prices are good IMO.

We’ll have to remain in disagreement there. I may just buy a couple prefit barrels for the same cost or start shopping for a lathe.

 

[Axlrod]

Still looking for recommendations.

I called a place in Tucson and their prices were a bit high:

• $160 to cut, crown, thread
  • not out of line in my experience
• $360 just to rechamber a single barrel with a set back to clean chamber
  • a price I would say is typical of cutting new barrel threads, chamber, and crown

For $500 you can get a threaded barrel from Prefered, and sell your barrel to fund part of it.

 

[V35B]

We’ll have to remain in disagreement there. I may just buy a couple prefit barrels for the same cost or start shopping for a lathe.

Respectfully so.

 

[Flea21]

LongRifles, Inc have done good work for me in the past… they have more reamers than I can count and prices are fair as far as chambering goes. When you get into additional work like stock fitting, etc. things can get out of control quickly but the quality of their work is rock solid.

 

[Tullis94]

@4090Sharps did you ever find someone to do the work?

 

[4090Sharps]

@4090Sharps did you ever find someone to do the work?

Yes, I’ll be shipping everything off to Buffalo Valley Gunsmithing in PA this week.

 

[Tullis94]

Yes, I’ll be shipping everything off to Buffalo Valley Gunsmithing in PA this week.

Price? Feel free to PM me if you'd like.