aka_t50 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Ok guys not sure if this is the right place and im sure its been asked before but im looking at having my browning 525 fitted the thing is im not sure were to start or how much this will end up costing. im in Cheshire and im hoping there is someone local that can help has any one in Cheshire had there gun fitted could you sugest a good place to have this done and also a ruff idea of the cost? any help would be great Thanks Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 They can't make alterations, but these can check the fit and advice you http://mickleyhall.com/shotgun-fit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_t50 Posted August 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Thanks 525 I have shot at mickley and was considering them as a first port of call just to find out how far out the gun is Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiny tim Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 great guys to deal with ,I,ve shot with them both ,you wont go far wrong there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I third Mickley Hall. Honest and straight forward. I'm having lessons there to help me shoot left handed and they really do instill confidence. Welshwarrior isn't too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Get the comb made adjustable. If won't cost much more, will increase the value of your gun and allow for future changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Roughly what sort of price for an adjustable comb Gordon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Most place charge around the £200 mark. Lad in Oldham does them for about half - tidy job too. Had a couple done by him about 4/5 years ago - better than factory job. You can get brave and do your own. I have done 6 I think. Just the cost of the mechanism. I don't know where the high price comes from. I have done a Blaser in one hour, aside from glue setting. Anyone who does them regularly and has the jigs set up - 15 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I wish I could do them in 15 mins takes about 1 hour of straight forward the unit cost about £65. Did a beretta 20 bore recently. Fill stock bolt hole and reinforce stock that's 2 piece of wood turn to fit the stock then glued in place 30 mins. Jig and cut stock, sand 20 mins route out and stock and comb top including pillar and stop screw inlets. Make good matching stocks finish. 20 -30 mins Make new longer stock bolt 20 mins. Maybe I'm slow but never had a complaint most feel £200 is resonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Welsh Warrior - I accept that if the mechanism encroaches into the stock bolt void, then the stock would need an additional plug, plus a longer bolt. I have done exactly that on one occasion. That is a £200 job - no question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Hopkins of sandbach? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marki Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Are they still there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I got some ammo there last spring! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aka_t50 Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Thanks for all the input guys hopkins are still in sandbach but im not sure how much work they do now i think i will start with a trip to mickley and get an idea of how far out it is then work out from there what needs to be done i was hoping on being oneplace that could do it all but i gues thats few and far between now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old farrier Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 I wish I could do them in 15 mins takes about 1 hour of straight forward the unit cost about £65. Did a beretta 20 bore recently. Fill stock bolt hole and reinforce stock that's 2 piece of wood turn to fit the stock then glued in place 30 mins. Jig and cut stock, sand 20 mins route out and stock and comb top including pillar and stop screw inlets. Make good matching stocks finish. 20 -30 mins Make new longer stock bolt 20 mins. Maybe I'm slow but never had a complaint most feel £200 is resonable. And the overheads Machines Tools Insurance And if it goes wrong pear shaped The comeback I would think £200 is a good price 😋 All the best Of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynny Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Try Trevor Procter at Wilmslow, TT Procter gunsmiths, he makes big game hunting rifles but only works a couple of hours a day, He might be retired now though, his work is world class, Atb Flynny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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