Bugholes / Southern Precision Rifles

[Iowa Fox]

Well I'm gonna find out. Have a Brux contoured blank shipping to him for a Rem Bug nut. Should be almost a twin to jepp2's 6 Creed.

 

[eric32]

Well ill be at thier Precision Rifle match next weekend. I hope they start making it a regular thing. Just in case anyone is interested.

 

[ckrifles]

I have bought quite a few barrels from Greg. Always great service, the last barrel, just a few weeks ago. Greg sent the barrel before he received payment.

 

[emmett]

Ive had excellent service from greg myself and he will get all my future business. The work was first class, on time and he had it in the mail headed home before I knew what the total was.

 

[MattKubic]

I agree with everything above. Great service, very knowledgeable, and top shelf work.

 

[linebaugh]

Top notch service. I have ordered many barrels and a couple actions from him and have two .204 Muller barrels in route as I type. Greg is a good dude.

 

[natdscott]

Cheap
Fast
Quality
(You can only pick two and sacrifice the other)

Wisdom there. Good, Fast, and Cheap is something anybody serious about a service job strives for, but can only rarely deliver. What they have to assess is whether or not they're delivering at least TWO of the three, and how that plays out for their customer base.

Truly excellent gunsmiths fall into a category where they can sometimes JUST deliver "good". It can be such a custom, high-grade service or item, or so rare, that they don't have to care about going at breakneck speed, or charging as little as possible.

Think the Warner Tool Company cared about how many sights they could make in a day, or how expensive they were? Not a chance. Only one company ever had their reputation for excellence, and it was only a change in the MARKET that caused them to stop building $500+ irons.

As the consumer, you should only expect to get two, and sometimes one. Just don't put up with only one unless you have to. It's also sometimes useful to think through the power dynamic of your conversation: if you are speaking to a business, and they are really small, but still really backed up, and really expensive, don't be a d***, because chances are good they'll rightfully tell you to pound sand.



Always lead with sweetheart, and only follow with asshole if required.

-Nate

 

[Snuggie]

I started dealing with Greg when he was in Florida and then in Tennessee. I have had him build a rifle for me and ordered several barrels from him that were not off the shelf twists. He has done exceptional work on every job. I can call and talk to him any time I need advice. He’s really a great guy that has given me excellent service and quality.
Also, when I’m having a rifle built I rarely ask how long it’s gonna take because I know that quality does not come when rushed.