so i just got off the phone with my local gun smith and he wants $80 to tap and drill two holes into an 870 express receiver. is that too far off or a fair price?
My guy charges 15.00 p\ hole
I paid $25 for 2 holes in my benelli M2 20 gauge
Those are both extremely reasonable. I thought $80 sounded excessive. Those 870 receivers arnt even half as hard as an m2 receiver with crio treatment
$80 does seem high to me!
Yeah I'm gonna keep looking and see what I can find
It does seem high for an 870. I was charged $50 for my Benelli, but my 'smith had to buy a new bit in order to drill and tap it because none of the bits he had would work on my receiver...
That is high. Now by the time you send it and get it back from someone you may have that in it. It is a sad world because it has the word gun the $$$ goes way up. I know tools built by same folks be 20 to 40 normal you go to the gun side it 120 to 150 same tool. lol
This is a drop off, so no mailing involved and had multiple guns worked by this gentlemen. I won't be going back out of spite but I feel that the lack of competent gun smiths in central Arkansas has something to do with the high prices...
Quote from: Full strut on January 19, 2017, 04:02:47 PM
so i just got off the phone with my local gun smith and he wants $80 to tap and drill two holes into an 870 express receiver. is that too far off or a fair price?
It's been my experience that prices vary from one area to another and it's hard to compare one smith's work with another as well. Finding a competent gunsmith can be difficult and at times when you find one, he can be so backed-up that it takes a long time to get work done. If you know this man's work and it's good, it may well be worth the money to have it done. Otherwise, you may be dealing with someone you don't know and maybe have to ship your gun as well. Just my thoughts.
Thanks,
Clark
Solid advice Clark. Thanks!
I stopped by a local machine shop and the guy did for me while I was there in about 15min.
He said no worries but I gave him a $20 for his troubles.
You might want to try that.
Just make sure you bring a template of hole placement with you, I even brought the tap needed just in case.
I couldn't get that lucky if I tried haha
$15 a hole is what I pay.There are several good gunsmiths in my area though that could be a reason for the competitive pricing.
Quote from: Full strut on January 20, 2017, 05:57:03 PM
This is a drop off, so no mailing involved and had multiple guns worked by this gentlemen. I won't be going back out of spite but I feel that the lack of competent gun smiths in central Arkansas has something to do with the high prices...
Call Mack's over in Stuttgart. They were still a little high but cheaper than that. I think they quoted me about $50
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I didn't think about Macks! I guess spoon customs would be able to do it? Thanks for the idea bud
I wouldn't hesitate to recontact my local gunsmith, inform him of what others have indicated is a "fair price" for the work and see what he says, or if he offers to lower his quoted price. Most people in "sales", and he is selling his work, know the importance of maintaining and growing their customer base.
I've got a .20 R.E.M. 870 at the gunsmith right now for D&T. He quoted me $100
well atleast im not the only one getting the wool pulled over on. i have another quote coming tomorrow, so i hope its a little more reasonable.
Quote from: sierra6 on January 24, 2017, 08:09:50 PM
I've got a .20 R.E.M. 870 at the gunsmith right now for D&T. He quoted me $100
That is very high!!
Quote from: rem 300 on January 24, 2017, 09:13:11 PM
Quote from: sierra6 on January 24, 2017, 08:09:50 PM
I've got a .20 R.E.M. 870 at the gunsmith right now for D&T. He quoted me $100
That is very high!!
Holy cow....that is high :o
I have no problem paying the $100. I've had this particular Gunsmith do lots of work for me. He's never cheap, but his work is always top notch. You get what you pay for. It's actually a task I could perform myself for $0, but I have supreme confidence in his work.
Mine was going to charge $50 for two holes but he had no experience drilling and tapping a Nova. Ultimately, I did it myself with the help of Clark.
Quote from: Full strut on January 24, 2017, 09:24:05 AM
I didn't think about Macks! I guess spoon customs would be able to do it? Thanks for the idea bud
I would assume it would be Spoon doing it so that's a good thing. They do good work there on both guns and Jody on the bows
Yeah Jody knows bows. That's where I go to test shoot all the new bows every year 8)
The last quote I got was $100, also. I made alternative plans.
I just had my BPS drilled and tapped for a Fastfire/336 mount. He also drilled the stock and magazine cap and put sling swivels on. Total was $63.
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I just got a quoted $120 to drill and tap my 11-87.....
Buddy had 4 holes, they mounted the scope, and bore sighted for $75. He is happy with the work
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$20.00 per hole is what my local gunsmith charges
Quote from: allaboutshooting on January 20, 2017, 10:39:54 PM
Quote from: Full strut on January 19, 2017, 04:02:47 PM
so i just got off the phone with my local gun smith and he wants $80 to tap and drill two holes into an 870 express receiver. is that too far off or a fair price?
It's been my experience that prices vary from one area to another and it's hard to compare one smith's work with another as well. Finding a competent gunsmith can be difficult and at times when you find one, he can be so backed-up that it takes a long time to get work done. If you know this man's work and it's good, it may well be worth the money to have it done. Otherwise, you may be dealing with someone you don't know and maybe have to ship your gun as well. Just my thoughts.
Thanks,
Clark
This saved me some typing, and quite frankly stated it better than I could.
Mine in northern MS charges about $85-$90. I decided order my own taps and drills and did last one myself. Pretty easy as long as you have a press and a good vice to hold receiver.