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Unread 03-02-2015, 12:25 PM   #1
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Need a recommendation for someone to open chokes. I have used Mike Orlen in the past and have been happy with the work but I been unable to reach him. Hoping someone can recommend someone who does good work at a reasonable price. Thanks.
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Unread 03-02-2015, 12:36 PM   #2
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On this, I can roll out the old choice: Good, Fast. Cheap. Pick one.

But if you want it done right, then the man you want is Kirk Merrington:

http://www.merringtongun.com/
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Thanks John. I don't know why I didn't think of KM. He has done work for me in the past.
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I understand the guy at Briley who does this was trained by Merrington. No Parker's , but I have had other guns done by Briley and have been very happy with them. They don't just use a reamer rather it is done in a lathe with a mandrel so it stays in alignment with the bore. Carvel
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I'll second Mike Orlen, I just got a set of barrels back from him in less than a week, as always no issues
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The telephone number I have for Mike Orlen is 413-256-1630. He lives in Amherst MA.
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Do these preferred smiths perform the choke cutting from the breach as Parker and other early makers did? Bob
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Mike Orlen cuts the chokes correctly.
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You live in Michigan. Why not have Bachelder do it ?
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