How do you choose a custom rifle builder?

[Trogon]

I'm not saying it's on par with who you're referencing but Chad at LRI does have some experience working with partners on wood stocks. And what he does is not really screwing stuff together when it comes to inletting. LRI's inlet methods have been cutting edge for awhile.

Stunning Hand-Crafted Walnut Tactical Stock for the ‘Hide « Daily Bulletin

Walnut tactical stock crafted by Black Hills Gunstocks and Engraving will be used as Snipers Hide Trophy Rifle. Smithing by Long Rifles Inc. LRI (Chad Dixon).

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I’ve used LRI and agree they can do about anything one would want. No shade there.