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gunsmith #8092098 12/16/20 08:21 PM
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does anyone know of a good gunsmith in or near north Ft. Worth?

Re: gunsmith [Re: Deer-getter] #8092100 12/16/20 08:25 PM
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For what type of work?


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Re: gunsmith [Re: Deer-getter] #8092190 12/16/20 09:30 PM
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.17 cal Savage only fires every now and then. i thought it was bad ammo but got new ammo an still won't fire consistently.

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Is it an A17 or bolt gun?

Re: gunsmith [Re: Deer-getter] #8092226 12/16/20 10:02 PM
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bolt

Re: gunsmith [Re: Deer-getter] #8092229 12/16/20 10:05 PM
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Trigger probably needs adjusted or replaced. You can turn them down to low and it'll not pickup and hold the sear.

I'd either take it to Jonathan Stigall @ Crimson Accuracy in Cresson or Jon Trammel in Breckenridge.

Good luck.


Originally Posted by Phil Robertson
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May be a dumb question but have you taken it apart and cleaned/lubed it? In my experience this has always been my issue on rimfires not working properly.

Re: gunsmith [Re: Deer-getter] #8092231 12/16/20 10:07 PM
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thanks will check them out.

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