Gunsmith for 22CM Rechamber

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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!
 
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
 
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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.
 
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