#gunsmith_needed

I have a couple of concerns I am working through before purchasing a rifle. I apologies for my lack of knowledge in advance. I plan to hunt with it and it would be nice to just have nice time at the range with it. I like the Tikkas just like a lot of people in the Interwebs. Left hand Tikka...

I'm looking for a reputable gunsmith and a cost estimate to work on a DPMS GII SASS in .308/7.62x51. Preferably Greensboro/Winston area. The rifle came from the factory undergassed. When fired with a loaded magazine the bolt will usually close on an empty chamber as it fails to drive the bolt...

So for the second time in my time in this hobby my gunsmith retired/quit in the middle of a project. I am looking for someone (preferably local to NC) who can nickel, or hard chrome an old smith highway patrolman, re-assemble it and fit some custom stocks. I have a polished frame and half...