Need a Riflesmith in / near Knoxville Tennessee

[ShootDots]

I live in Oak Ridge Tennessee, about 20 mins. from Knoxville. I was wondering, does anyone know of a REALLY GOOD riflesmith that builds "Competition" rifles, i.e. F-Class, Benchrest etc..etc.. within a reasonable driving distance?? Thank You!

 

[emmett]

southern precision rifles in east tennessee did a 300 wm for me and i was very happy. check him out at bugholes.com

 

[ShootDots]

I "knew" Bugholes was called Southern Precision Rifles>>>> However, for a moment there, I had forgot til I looked them up. I think they ought to do just fine>>>if (and that is a BIG "IF") IF they don't take longer than what their lead times are on their web-site! Thank You for your help!! I appreciate it!

 

[emmett]

I "knew" Bugholes was called Southern Precision Rifles>>>> However, for a moment there, I had forgot til I looked them up. I think they ought to do just fine>>>if (and that is a BIG "IF") IF they don't take longer than what their lead times are on their web-site! Thank You for your help!! I appreciate it!

pleased to help and send some work to spr. Ask about is turn around times he will shoot you straight. i usually would converse with him through the wesite. He addresses all mail for each day by work time the next day. good luck.

 

[Snuggie]

Greg Young is a great guy and an expert builder. He has built for me before and has barrels that no one else has. Give him my regards Ben.

 

[JeffT]

Howard Pitts is in Taft, TN
About 3 1/2 hours
Pitts precision rifles

 

[butchlambert]

As most of you know, I've never understood needing a smith within driving distance. Before I did mine, I chose the best and made a trip to the post office.

 

[XTR]

When I lived there Bob Howard built all of my rifles. Last time I was there several yrs ago he was working at Knoxville Tactical off the Emory Rd. Exit, but I haven’t been there in 4 or 5 yrs.

 

[B_Thomas]

When I lived there Bob Howard built all of my rifles. Last time I was there several yrs ago he was working at Knoxville Tactical off the Emory Rd. Exit, but I haven’t been there in 4 or 5 yrs.

Yes, unfortunately Bob moved out of State.

 

[XTR]

Yes, unfortunately Bob moved out of State.

That bites for locals.

 

[B_Thomas]

That bites for locals.

Yes! I had been using Bob since the Predator Firearms days.....

 

[shoot4fun]

As most of you know, I've never understood needing a smith within driving distance. Before I did mine, I chose the best and made a trip to the post office.

But it is always good when one of the best is also one of the closest and Greg at SPR is one of the best.
I've done business with him for quite a while and always a pleasure.

 

[XTR]

As most of you know, I've never understood needing a smith within driving distance. Before I did mine, I chose the best and made a trip to the post office.

You never needed something this week? We all plan, but things happen. Having someone you know that does good work and will have your rifle back tomorrow, or this afternoon, is in fact an incredible value.

 

[butchlambert]

You never needed something this week? We all plan, but things happen. Having someone you know that does good work and will have your rifle back tomorrow, or this afternoon, is in fact an incredible value.

I understand, but unless he is your buddy, you are shift out of luck.