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  1. 17-08-2012, 07:15 PM #1
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    Need a good gunsmith

    Can anyone recommend a good gunsmith to rebarrel a rifle for an LR build?
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  3. 17-08-2012, 07:16 PM #2
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    I can suggest several to avoid?
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    Need a good gunsmith

    Mitch maxburry is fantastic, he always has a great attention to detail
    He is Wellington based,
    Where are you near?


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    Tui_man2 a member on this forum. He accepts odd forms of payment I hear as well


    Here is one of his videos he made with Baldbob and friends from Nelson.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5qgFUx1Ns

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  6. 17-08-2012, 07:22 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by DAF View Post
    Where are you near?
    I'm in Auckland at the moment but travel around a fair bit and am happy to ship my rifle if necessary.

    Thanks for the suggestion, you got contact info for Mitch? I thought he was in the US? (assuming it's the same guy)
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    Need a good gunsmith

    Yeah i hear he is heading back soon,
    But I believe he is still here now, I will pm you his details



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  8. 17-08-2012, 07:40 PM #7
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    Scott Trail at SHOOTING SYSTEMS RESEARCH NZ Ltd - Home also does fantastic work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    Tui_man2 a member on this forum. He accepts odd forms of payment I hear as well


    Here is one of his videos he made with Baldbob and friends from Nelson.

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    you said you liked our vid that we made just for you dave, we where loanley an missed you
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  10. 17-08-2012, 08:18 PM #9
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    Thanks guys I'll give Mitch a call in the AM
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    Need a good gunsmith

    Quote Originally Posted by tui_man2 View Post
    you said you liked our vid that we made just for you dave, we where loanley an missed you
    Never said I didnt like it. How did yous manage to wax bob from head to toe?
    Youll be glad to see the back of me next week!!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by R93 View Post
    Never said I didnt like it. How did yous manage to wax bob from head to toe?
    Youll be glad to see the back of me next week!!!


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    always glad to see the back of you dave...........ok that was a little over the gay line haha.
    Just burnt it off was easier haha
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clint Ruin View Post
    Scott Trail at SHOOTING SYSTEMS RESEARCH NZ Ltd - Home also does fantastic work.
    Yes, +1 for that, I have one of his tube rifles, very nice workmanship
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    Quote Originally Posted by tui_man2 View Post
    always glad to see the back of you dave...........ok that was a little over the gay line haha.
    Just burnt it off was easier haha
    ill sneeze on u
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    Need a good gunsmith

    Quote Originally Posted by baldbob View Post
    ill sneeze on u
    Still crook mate? Watch the vid it will make you feel better.


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    Quote Originally Posted by baldbob View Post
    ill sneeze on u
    i did say in the tx before i am armed iff you step in my house hahaha
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