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nca225
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Post by nca225 »

Has anyone in the New England had Mike Orlen of Amherst MA do work on their barrels? I just spoke with him and he seems like he knows his stuff but I would like to hear some personal experiences. If the public forum is a concern, please feel free to PM me. Thanks, Chris
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AmarilloMike
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Post by AmarilloMike »

He is four for four with me. Good work and back in no time.

Best,

Mike
Never trust a dog to guard your food.
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birdawg
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Post by birdawg »

Mike does good work and is fast.
"I have more than I need, but not as many as I want"
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mike campbell
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Post by mike campbell »

He's done 3 sets for me. I won't consider anyone else at this time.

He does a variety of smithing, but a lot of internal barrel work. I believe his stellar reputation for great work, prices and turnaround is based on that. I mention it because the only remotely negative comment I've heard was in regard to less-than-lightening speed turnaround on a slow rust bluing. I suspect that might have been due to unrealistic expectations.
Beware the man with one gun...he likely will bore you to death in others ways, too.
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fullchoke16
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Post by fullchoke16 »

I have a 16 Sterlingworth that he did chambers, forcing cones and chokes on and it throws the most even patterns I've ever seen.
Recoil is most noticed when I miss
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