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  • Evan

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    Is allen your all around man? I've got a sporterized 30-06 1917 enfield. I took it to a local gun smith who charged me a lot told me my scope was broken. I THINK it's the mounts. For the money I paid he did put on two rings which cracked 3 shots in. The wood they used to destroy that peice if history but the mounts lead a lot to be desired by the visible eye. I think thay may have something to do with the minute of deer accuracy I achieve. It also kicks like a mule but I don't think that's that whole story. May even need crowned. I hate that it was sporterized, but it is what is and it's still got some history in its bones so if I could reasonably get it fixed I'd like to salvage it (never sold one and don't plan on it, I just by em-benefits of an unwed man).

    I've also got a Marlin 1894, really like that gun a lot and I'm currently hunting with it. It's got the Marlin lever problem and I need a new carrier and a part of the cam ground. The local "smith" was also perplexed by this (it's all over the internet has a name "Marlin Jam")

    Anyone have a good guy in central or East Central Indiana?
     

    Biggredchev

    Just some guy
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    Pretty much Michigan.
    Is allen your all around man? I've got a sporterized 30-06 1917 enfield. I took it to a local gun smith who charged me a lot told me my scope was broken. I THINK it's the mounts. For the money I paid he did put on two rings which cracked 3 shots in. The wood they used to destroy that peice if history but the mounts lead a lot to be desired by the visible eye. I think thay may have something to do with the minute of deer accuracy I achieve. It also kicks like a mule but I don't think that's that whole story. May even need crowned. I hate that it was sporterized, but it is what is and it's still got some history in its bones so if I could reasonably get it fixed I'd like to salvage it (never sold one and don't plan on it, I just by em-benefits of an unwed man).

    I've also got a Marlin 1894, really like that gun a lot and I'm currently hunting with it. It's got the Marlin lever problem and I need a new carrier and a part of the cam ground. The local "smith" was also perplexed by this (it's all over the internet has a name "Marlin Jam")

    Anyone have a good guy in central or East Central Indiana?

    Allen is pretty central (Avon). If he cant fix it your next best option is to start praying for it to heal itself. Or duct tape...
     

    Tyler-The-Piker

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    He only needs ports. All you need to do that is a drill bit and a drill.

    Yeah, dremel, drill. whatever it takes...

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    Trapper Jim

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    Is allen your all around man? I've got a sporterized 30-06 1917 enfield. I took it to a local gun smith who charged me a lot told me my scope was broken. I THINK it's the mounts. For the money I paid he did put on two rings which cracked 3 shots in. The wood they used to destroy that peice if history but the mounts lead a lot to be desired by the visible eye. I think thay may have something to do with the minute of deer accuracy I achieve. It also kicks like a mule but I don't think that's that whole story. May even need crowned. I hate that it was sporterized, but it is what is and it's still got some history in its bones so if I could reasonably get it fixed I'd like to salvage it (never sold one and don't plan on it, I just by em-benefits of an unwed man).

    I've also got a Marlin 1894, really like that gun a lot and I'm currently hunting with it. It's got the Marlin lever problem and I need a new carrier and a part of the cam ground. The local "smith" was also perplexed by this (it's all over the internet has a name "Marlin Jam")

    Anyone have a good guy in central or East Central Indiana?
    The Marlin Jam often gets the blame for other problems that the user is unaware of. PM me and we can discuss.
     

    AllenM

    Diamond Collision Inc. Avon.
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    Man, I appreciate the positive comments. I do alot of general gunsmithing but right now the bodyshop is so slammed I am spending most of my time helping out there.

    Unfortunately I have had to put off new gun work until after first of the year so I can get through the holidays and finish what I have now.
    That doesn't mean I am no longer doing it though.

    In the meantime look at https://magnaport.com/
    For porting the 357. I know there not local but its what they do.
     

    WebSnyper

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    Man, I appreciate the positive comments. I do alot of general gunsmithing but right now the bodyshop is so slammed I am spending most of my time helping out there.

    Unfortunately I have had to put off new gun work until after first of the year so I can get through the holidays and finish what I have now.
    That doesn't mean I am no longer doing it though.

    In the meantime look at https://magnaport.com/
    For porting the 357. I know there not local but its what they do.
    My brother had Magnaport port a revolver many years ago and they did an excellent job. I'm sure they still do top notch work.
     

    42769vette

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    south of richmond in
    Is allen your all around man? I've got a sporterized 30-06 1917 enfield. I took it to a local gun smith who charged me a lot told me my scope was broken. I THINK it's the mounts. For the money I paid he did put on two rings which cracked 3 shots in. The wood they used to destroy that peice if history but the mounts lead a lot to be desired by the visible eye. I think thay may have something to do with the minute of deer accuracy I achieve. It also kicks like a mule but I don't think that's that whole story. May even need crowned. I hate that it was sporterized, but it is what is and it's still got some history in its bones so if I could reasonably get it fixed I'd like to salvage it (never sold one and don't plan on it, I just by em-benefits of an unwed man).

    I've also got a Marlin 1894, really like that gun a lot and I'm currently hunting with it. It's got the Marlin lever problem and I need a new carrier and a part of the cam ground. The local "smith" was also perplexed by this (it's all over the internet has a name "Marlin Jam")

    Anyone have a good guy in central or East Central Indiana?

    Anyone who owns a screw driver will call themselves "a smith". The only one in east central Indiana worth taking a gun to would be Mcgraw custom guns in Connersville.
     

    Leadeye

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    Jan 19, 2009
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    Is allen your all around man? I've got a sporterized 30-06 1917 enfield. I took it to a local gun smith who charged me a lot told me my scope was broken. I THINK it's the mounts. For the money I paid he did put on two rings which cracked 3 shots in. The wood they used to destroy that peice if history but the mounts lead a lot to be desired by the visible eye. I think thay may have something to do with the minute of deer accuracy I achieve. It also kicks like a mule but I don't think that's that whole story. May even need crowned. I hate that it was sporterized, but it is what is and it's still got some history in its bones so if I could reasonably get it fixed I'd like to salvage it (never sold one and don't plan on it, I just by em-benefits of an unwed man).

    I've also got a Marlin 1894, really like that gun a lot and I'm currently hunting with it. It's got the Marlin lever problem and I need a new carrier and a part of the cam ground. The local "smith" was also perplexed by this (it's all over the internet has a name "Marlin Jam")

    Anyone have a good guy in central or East Central Indiana?

    You can try Havlin's, also on Ingo.
     
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