January 7th, 2009

Forum Classifieds Feature Work of Top Smiths

There are some nice items up for sale right now in our Forum Classifieds at tempting prices, with gunsmithing done by some of America’s top smiths. Here are a couple highlights from the Classifieds. The first is a barrel-block long-range gun smithed by Jerry Simison. The second is a high-power stock crafted by Alex Sitman.

6-6.5×47 Long-Range Rifle with Barrel Block
Bill B. (aka “338 Laz”) is offering a handsome 6mm Coyote (6.5×47 Lapua necked to 6mm) long-range rifle with a barrel block. This gun was chambered by Jerry Simison, (218) 532-7007, with barrel block and fitting By Tony Larson (both highly respected smiths). The gun features a Remington 721 action, and a Krieger 1:8″ twist barrel, with .275″ chamber neck. Bill reports: “I used it for my first year at 1000-yard benchrest shooting. Won a match with it and was always in the running I did my part. It has about 500 rounds through it. Comes with Brass. Jerry’s will make some dies for you if you want.” The price is $1600.00. Email bill.behnke [at] yahoo.com for questions. CLICK HERE for more pictures.

6-6.5x47 rifle

6-6.5x47 rifle

Master Class High Power Stock (left-hand)
Here’s a selection for you South-Paws. You may know that Alex Sitman of Master Class Stocks does some of the best stock-work in the country. But his work is in high demand so you can expect to wait months for custom projects. Here’s a High Power match stock that sold for $900 new. It’s now offered for just $495. Seller SwedeJohn reports “This stock has been shortened somewhat and the cheek piece has been sanded. It is bedded for Rem 700 Short Action.” Email fiveptjon [at] aol.com with questions. CLICK HERE for more photos.

master class left high power stock

master class left high power stock

master class left high power stock

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