For anything to do with actions, triggers, and barrels, Makinson is absolutely the most experienced and qualified sxs smith I know. Also the slowest turnaround and the most expensive. If the job does not require "the best" because of the nature of the repairs needed then you might get more satisfaction elsewhere even if you need to ship it out there would be a cost and time saving.
Having said that, I love Nick and have two guns in his shop now. However if Dean from Gobles could do the work then would not consider employing Mr. Makinson for that job.
Had Fred from Black Diamond bed a rifle for me - he's self-confident, I'll tell you that. Have not ruled him out from future work but that particular job was not as tidy as I would have preferred nor did it stick to the price quote.
If I recommend Dean do we get to hear the rest of the story?
