Testimonials 2009
Here are just a few of the many positive responses we receive on a weekly basis.
WOW... is all I can say at this point...the trigger is beyond description...very nice doesn't do it just. The over all appearance is awesome I'm sure it will shoot as good as it looks after viewing the test target. I will follow the instructions to the letter. I will be ordering stuff from Brownell's as soon as I'm finished with this email. I will send you a picture after I send the stock in...if and when I do I like the looks of it as it is...
Thank you and please thank your staff for what has been a very good first experience upgrading a weapon...the outcome is just what I wanted. You will most likely do another for me in the someday down the road...
Hugo
Cody Wyoming
ps...if your every in Cody please stop by...
7/1/2009 ugo@bresnan.net
In case you want to see how good the Harmonic Balancer you installed for me works on my Encore barrel.
Range report:
Shot my .270 TC Encore with the 28" SS barrel and the Harmonic Balancer. I've settled on RL17 52.3 grains, 3100 FPS and Flat primers. I'm shooting moly 130 Berger VLDs with very light neck tension allowing the rifle to seat the bullet as the breach closes. 9 shots on the steel at 400 yards.First 4 on the 12 X 14 inch target. Next two on the 8X9 inch target. Let the barrel cool and then put three in the 5X6 inch target. All three dead in the center, I measured 2.39 inch 3 shot group
Not bad for a Breach loading deer rifle with hunting bullets...
Robbin Harrell
Oracle DBA
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Work: 850-651-4000 Ext 34
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Hi Carl and CO., I wanted to take a minute and send my sincerest thanks for your recent work on my Mini 30. Absolutely fantastic, it exceeded my expectations and shoots better than ever, and I've only shot about 80 rounds through it, not totally broken in, but it definitely is far better. The adjustable gas block and harmonic stabilizer are amazing, Ruger should indeed include your business info on every Mini they sell...I look forward to having you work on some other rifles in the future and everything else you did for me was TOP notch, thanks for your patience with all my questions and concerns and commitment to excellence, you truly are a master craftsman and gunsmith.
Sincerely and many thanks,
Gary Gleck ggleck@yahoo.com 6/16/2009
Carl,
Finally finished the break in (60 rounds, cleaning every second shot) on the AR10 in 260 you made for me this last Sunday and fired for group. I got four shots touching (¼inch) at 100 yards with factory 140gr ammo. Can't wait to see what it will do with a 120gr bullet and my hand loads! Great rifle, worth every cent.
Thanks,
H.M. Riggs 5/29/2009 RiggsHM@state.gov
Carl, my work schedule this spring did not allow me to work on the Mini 14 that you re-barreled for me until this week. I must admit I was skeptical about the break in procedure using the JB's, 0000 steel wool, and the clean every 3 rounds as recommended. I have always used the Sinclair method with all of my bolt guns and I was nervous about damaging the barrel....In any event, I did the first 60 rounds exactly as you recommended. It took several hours and was a real pain in the butt....
I then proceeded to test 5 different loads. The first two were in the 2.5" range, and the third was 1.76". To say the least, I was getting worried as all my hand loads are done very carefully. All cases are have the case necks dechamfured inside and outside, primer pockets uniformed, and the flash holes deburred. I weigh each charge to the 1/10 of a grain and all bullets are seated 10" off the lands, using a Stoney Point tool.
When I got to the 4th load, things got better, as my reloads delivered a .696" group, using 26.0 of Win 748 and Nosler 50 grain ballistic silver tip bullets. But it was the 5thgroup that was unbelievable. IT WAS A .216" GROUP IN A CLASSIC CLOVER LEAF PATTERN WITH ALL THREE SHOTS TOUCHING!!!! I could not have been more excited!! I have been doing precision handloading in my hunting and varmint rifles for many years and this is one of the best groups I have ever shot with any of my custom rifles.
The load I used in the .216" group is as follows:
Nosler 50 Grain Ballistic Silver Tip bullets (w/black coating), 25.5 Grains of Varget, Winchester Sm Rifle Primers, fully prepped Winchester brass (new), all seated at 10" off the lands at 2.885 to the ogive of the bullet, single fed through the gun, using a 6X IOR scope, Sinclair bags and rest, measured 100 yards to target.
Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for the quality job you did on the rifle. The trigger is great and the gun is obviously going to shoot exceptionally well with the right handloads.
Rick EvansBox 8330
Ruidoso, NM 88355
575-378-4369
From: organdoctor@bellsouth.net To: accuracyinc1@aol.com Sent: 5/18/2009 7:53:32 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time The 700 / 308 is superb.. thank you for the service!!
Dear Carl,
There are only a few words I can think of to describe the new rifle you built me. On the Remington action in the 300 Ultra--the words I would use to describe it are incredible, phenomonal, unbelievable and awesome!!! It is not only the finest firearm I have ever seen but it is truly a work of art! Up until a couple of days ago, I fired one box of Remington ammo, 180 grain Scirroco bullets and while sighting it in I shot of group of .300 (3 shots, center to center). And yesterday, with my first try using hand loads-- 97.5 grains of Retumbo 3,220 fps, no signs of pressure with a 208 A-MAX, the 3rd group I shot measured .270. If I ever shoot a group that good as long as I live, it'll be a miracle. I can't thank you enough. My next goal is 1,000 yards. I'll keep you posted on how it went. After that, you might think I'm crazy, I'd like to try 1,760, a mile. Well, if you ever get out here to Wyoming, look me up. Lots of Wyoming big game and turkey.
Thanks so much, Don Ballard (a loyal client forever, now)
P.S. You'll be happy to know, I'm following your break-in instructions to the letter (obviously, they work!)Carol Ballard
souza3454@yahoo.com
209-207-2504 cell
Karl,
The match-grade Mini-14s' I purchased from you look exquisite. My complements to you and your staff.
Bill Shoot 4/30/09billshoot@gmail.com
Carl I went to the range this past weekend and I must say WOW WOW WOW you do a superb job. After finishing the break in process I cleaned the rifle and settled in for some 200 yrd shooting and let me tell you I fit a four of a five round group in side of a nickel I had a stray no doubt my fault that stray would still fit in a quarter.
Thanks Dan Hageman 4/8/2009
hageman1974@yahoo.com
Sir, 4/4/2009
Thought that I would drop you a short email to let you know that I am very impressed with the trigger job that you recently did on my mini-14. It makes a huge difference. I had previously been very disappointed with the stock trigger prior to your work. Thanks for providing a great service - I am very happy with the result.
Fabian Hobbs
Fabian.Hobbs@ustranscom.mil
4/1/2009
Curt, I have validated the rounds we shot at your house. I believe the 180 gr SST is the right answer. The 178 A max shoots to the same point of impact. Donnly
Carl,
Looks like it shoots.
Curt curtis@daktel.com
Carl,
Wanted to give you an update, one year after taking delivery of my ASI Prairie Master AR-15 in 204 Ruger. I loved it then, and even more now. I took it last year on a prairie dog hunt in Wyoming and put ~1200 rounds through it. Little sod poodles didn't know what hit them. With your Maxi-Brake and tuned 2.5lb trigger, I was able to shoot out past 600 yards with regularity. Just got it back out this weekend to make sure I didn't hurt it last year and included a picture of the results. Take out my 1 Oh #$%!, and I had a 14 shot group of .391" @ 100 yards! You guys may not be the cheapest out there, but I can't seem to wipe the grin off my face! Certainly worth every penny! Bring on those custom bolt guns...
Jim Abraham 03/25/2009 10:17:12 P.M. Mountain Daylight TimeDear Carl, 3/11/2009
I left a voice mail for you, but wanted to let you know I could not be more pleased with my Mini 14. I shot it last night, just before dark, on my 65 yard range. I could not believe this was the same gun! Wow. I am mailing you the target.
Many Thanks!
Dan Hawkins,Johnson City, Texas
Carl,
I just got my Mini 14 trigger back from you. All I can say is THANKS! You are a magician! Anyone that owns a Mini 14 and doesn't have you rework the trigger either doesn't know about the work you do or they don't plan on ever shooting it. What a huge difference. Ruger should just include your business card in the box.
Thanks again,
Mike LumHi Carl, 1/24/2009
In March of 2007 I mailed my Ruger Mini 14, to your company, to have a Match Grade Barrel conversion done, Invoice #4705. I received it back in August. Total cost being, $946.90. I'm extremely happy with the work and performance. I have shot a ½" group with it, at 100 yards, using 50 grain V-Max bullets and 24 grains of N133 powder.
I see you have moved your company to Colorado, better hunting I'm sure.Thanks, Karl Schackmann
kschackman@att.net
Hi Carl,
Thanks for the bipod stud for the .223. I took my time to dremmel in the plate. It turned out super! This solved my accuracy problems using the bipod. Your rifle groups under 1" using 40 gr v-max @ 3750 fps.
Here are a couple yotes from this past week. 1 taken at 260 yds and the other at 70.
Thanks, 1/02/2009 Seth@DairyMD.com
Seth
I have one of your Ruger Mini 14s and love it.
Thanks Jon Woodman 1/2/2009