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Walkabout

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I see Bobby Hoyt mentioned a lot, but couldn't any competent gunsmith do this as well? Thanks
 
I asked a friend you has a machine/fabrication shop that ?, he has the equipment, but said you would have to buy the reamer, not sure of the cost, and there is not enough money in it for a shop to do a one time deal, someone like Bobby has the knowledge and set up, he makes his money on volume and speed already knowing exactly what to do, with shops charging over $100 an hour for machine work I would think it would be cheaper and better to just send it to someone that does it for a living
 
Just about this time last spring Bobby Hoyt bored a .50 caliber Renegade barrel for me to .58 caliber smooth. He charged me $75 for the job. With shipping both ways, I spent $125, well worth the price!
 
Just about this time last spring Bobby Hoyt bored a .50 caliber Renegade barrel for me to .58 caliber smooth. He charged me $75 for the job. With shipping both ways, I spent $125, well worth the price!
How long was the turn around?
 

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