Who to cut and recrown a Tikka Barrel?

[doverpack12]

What does the shipping process to Kampfeld look like? Do you have to go through an FFL both ways, one way or not at all?

I have 3 barrels to do.

 

[gbflyer]

What does the shipping process to Kampfeld look like? Do you have to go through an FFL both ways, one way or not at all?

I have 3 barrels to do.

Federal law allows you to ship your rifle to a FFL holder for repair and they can ship the same back to you. Various states have their own way of micro-managing the 2A, as do freight providers, so make sure to check. I use US Postal.

 

[hunterjmj]

Fisher TandC in Lewistown MT does fantastic work and quick turn around. Had him cut and thread a couple rifles and he also bed a rifle in a McMillan for me.
I'm cautious about gunsmiths I haven't used from past bad experiences so I'd definitely stick with tried and true.

 

[AK4570]

Buy the facing and crowning tools from Brownells, a hacksaw (or Portaband if you're a power tool guy), and go to town! It will cost about the same as paying a gun plumber for the first barrel, but after that, everything else is free.

Where are you located? With that information, we can probably narrow down a short list of competent smiths that wouldn't require shipping (more $).

Best regards,
John

 

[LeftyWilbury]

another vote for Kampfeld Customs. sent a few rifles his way. very pleased with his work.
so are my rifles.

 

[Cschoonover90]

Who have you successfully used in the past to cut and recrown a Tikka barrel?

I’d definitely use someone that’s well known. I’ve had a bass experience with a gunsmith, even though he went to Montgomery gunsmithing school.

 

[Teo74]

another vote for Kampfeld Customs. sent a few rifles his way. very pleased with his work.
so are my rifles.

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That looks excellent! Choose wisely, You would think any gunsmith would be comfortable doing this work but I've seen some pretty botched jobs.

 

[ghott]

Another vote for Kampfeld. He chopped/threaded/shouldered a Tikka barrel for me. Great work, pretty quick turnaround and always answered emails.

 

[Stud Duck]

It's going to Kampfield, although I'm half tempted to do it myself.

 

[Andouille]

Anyone.

If fast turnaround is critical, ADCO in Ohio.

ADCO recently had my barrel for only 7 days and it spent 3x that time in shipping! Great service and excellent value, perhaps not as "pretty" as Kampfield's shoulder job, but I'm very happy with the turn-around and overall quality, plus no more adapter!

 

[doverpack12]

I got mine back from Kampfeld. Shipped 2/27 and back in my hands today 4/6. Pretty good with shipping both ways.

Looks awesome. My barrel is a factory Superlite, he cut and threaded in the flutes. His bushing is a great idea. 5/8x24 bushing and taper that threads over 1/2x28 thread on the barrel.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I shipped off my Sauer 100 and Tikka M695 to Karl Feldkamp on 2/25 and got them both back today. Looks like excellent work. I am very excited to get these babies over to the range and then hit the reloading bench and work up some loads for them.

 

[Schmoops]

I shipped off my Sauer 100 and Tikka M695 to Karl on 2/25 and got them both back today. Looks like excellent work. I am very excited to get these babies over to the range and then hit the reloading bench and work up some loads for them.

That’s excellent! He’s not taking barrel work right now, according to his website ah well! I’ll definitely be sending mine to him when he is!

 

[Feral Jared]

Love seeing the Kampfeld jobs being posted. Mine is about a month out and I can’t wait!