Not to happy

[ranger3]

So, I was told once that a Bergara requires additional work because of something about their bolt. But I know nothing. 625 per bbl sounds h I gh to. I'm a pretty fit person though.

 

[reubenski]

You can't ethically mail back what you custom-ordered. Next time, check price. With all that pontificating, the price is ridiculous.

No work has been done.

 

[Bro Dave]

I can get that work done for 350 from very reputable smiths. may have to add a 100 for muzzle threading.

 

[wrobbins450]

Sent 2 barrels and 2 actions off to a shop and I got a invoice at 600 for each chambering and muzzle threaded $1250.00 shipped for 2 barrels chambered and shipping. I may ask them to just mail it all back. What do y'all think?

Who's the gunsmith?

 

[338 dude]

I can get that work done for 350 from very reputable smiths. may have to add a 100 for muzzle threading.

I'm having one done right now a proof carbon barrel chambered and threaded muzzle $300

 

[TBell]

Sent 2 barrels and 2 actions off to a shop and I got a invoice at 600 for each chambering and muzzle threaded $1250.00 shipped for 2 barrels chambered and shipping. I may ask them to just mail it all back. What do y'all think?

Yep. Thanks but no thanks.

 

[jd5521]

Smith I use in Hempstead. Great work but usually 6 months out. Note upcharge for Blaser R8 or R93 muzzle threading. Also thread protector.

I second Pete's work! He has built some absolute hammers for me.

 

[WKWRIGHT]

Seems about right to me. Why didn't you get a quote before shipping them to to the smith, he should have at least been able to give you a ballpark figure ahead of time.

 

[JAYgs8163]

250 for chambering assuming he has the reamer, 100 for fitting, timing, and engraving, 125 muzzle threaded and crowned, $30 for matched thread protector is what my Smith charges.

 

[ducky]

My gunsmith would be about $550 per barreled action for the same work as the OP. Has his prices gone up, it sure has. However, I go to him because he makes thing right. His prices have gone up to keep his workloads reasonable, so he can provide his services in a timely manner.

You're paying for a persons skill, and sometimes that person your asking to do work has a well earned reputation for his skills. Should that person not ask a premium for his skill and time? I know quite a few people use my same smith on this forum, and I've never once heard regular customer balk at his prices.

 

[GrayCreed]

Sounds about right considering they are threading the muzzle, alot of smiths that have offered cheaper prices can do that because the customer only supplies the action. The smith orders the barrel from the manufacturer and gets a wholesale discount. They probably make $100-$150 on the barrel itself and if they then charge $375-$450 for just a chamber or $550 for everything (including muzzle thread/brake) then it's basically the same price. $100 is not bad for a muzzle thread.

 

[Magnum44270]

Should have got prices before you sent them.. my Smith is $75 for cut crown and thread, $125 for chambering and cost if custom reamer.

 

[reubenski]

Being able to walk into your Smith's shop and have an issue addressed if there ever was one counts for a lot. And his turn around time. Like the guys that get barrel work certificates matches and then proceed to wait 12 months. I'd rather just pay for it.

If that's a Smith that isn't super responsive and is quoting 3 to 4 mos I'd absolutely pay for the return shipping.

 

[5.56×250]

It's tricky right now. I'm a remage type of guy , so no personal price reflection for you.
Prices on everything are out the roof and we are crumbling as a country . ANYONE who depends on smithing to put food on the table has to be thinking about, if not already doing, a price increase . I'm for anything it takes to push back on inflation , but walk a mile .................