Shootin Straight Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 My dad, Tracker Fred won a new 73 at Winter Range. Now he is ready to get it set up for competition shooting, short stroke etc. I know there are the major cowboy smiths out there, but we are okay with the lesser known smiths as well. Any thoughts, or recommendations would be appreciated. Shootin Straight and Tracker Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Goody he is in WA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boggus Deal #64218 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Pioneer Gunworks is one of the best and is in Oregon, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolas Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Cowboys & Indians in Santa Ana CA. Jim Bowie former senior Chanmpion and HOF inductee as the eventor of the short stroke. bobbyb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Cowboys & Indians in Santa Ana CA. Jim Bowie former senior Chanmpion and HOF inductee as the eventor of the short stroke. bobbyb While Jim Bowie is a heck of a guy, and very good gunsmith, I don't think he invented the short stroke. I believe it was Cody C and Lone Dude, IIRC. But that really is beside the point. He can certainly make a rifle run well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal TKD, Sass # 36984L Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Cowboys and Indians store is top notch. A lot of folks like Cody Conager and the way he sets up a rifle. I also have one by Longhunter. Don't believe you could go wrong with any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootin Straight Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 great info thanks everyone - I'll wait for a few more comments, waiting to see pricing and time differences from those listed, looks like Cody is just 2 weeks, that is fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blufrost Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Have 3 rifles done by Cody. He is quick and top notch at what he does. Stands by everything this he does. I can't be more pleased with what he has done for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I recently purchased a rifle done by Cody and could not be more pleased! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothill Bandit, SASS# 48598 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 I could suggest Ol' #4 just outside of Portland. Would you have a chance to come down to the match this Sunday at Wolverton Mountain? Boothill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootin Straight Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Boothill, - sorry, we have our club match Sunday - would like to come down sometime though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothill Bandit, SASS# 48598 Posted August 7, 2015 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Handgunner, Sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Jim Bowie Shotgun Boogie Phantom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahoma Dee Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Lefty Wheeler out of WIllow Park, Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shootin Straight Posted August 8, 2015 Author Share Posted August 8, 2015 thanks pards - it's going to Cody - his fast turn around is what we need. thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudflat Mike, SASS #20904 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I sent ya a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadeye George Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Just curious, when I see "Cody C" mentioned, are ya'll talking Cody Conager? I bought my 1873 "Codymatic" from him and while some locals have told me it's not a "short stroke" job, the lever action is very smooth and I'm tickled pink with it since it'll go faster than I can ever make it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Church Key, SASS # 33713 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 A Codymatic is short stroked; but not as short as some other smiths. He does not use kits, just some bending and welding on the original parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Slightly tongue-in-cheek... taking it out of the box and out to a match should be all that's necessary to make it "competition-ready." Making it "competitive" is a different animal entirely... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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