Rifle Gunsmithing
MGW specializes in all aspects of rifle repair, performance and restoration. We currently perform rifle work for many of the country's top shooters, hunters, collectors and rifle enthusiasts. From performance upgrades for competition shooters & hunters to restoration and repair work on some of today's top brands. We are confident our team can help with any rifle work you may need. Below you will find many different rifle services and jobs MGW offers.
General Rifle Repair / Clean & Inspect
MGW offers general rifle repair and both OEM and aftermarket parts replacement and fitting. Broken Part? Lost spring? MGW stocks thousands of brand name parts both OEM and aftermarket performance upgrade parts. General Repair is billed at hourly rate plus part costs. $125.00 per hour.
A customized trigger system allows for less creep, a more defined trigger squeeze and a lighter trigger pull. All of which will increase accuracy and ease of use. This is a must have for serious shooters, or for newer shooters looking to up their game.
Install Timney Style Aftermarket Rifle Trigger Pack
While a customized trigger can give your rifle that truly custom feel, sometimes you need more than can be offered from modifying a factory trigger. Drop in systems from Timney, Geissele Automatics, Wilson, Apex and other brands are the industry leaders in aftermarket triggers, and their custom triggers can be installed on most of today's rifles as well as older vintage models.
While usually reserved for many of Browning's Rifle models like the BAR and others. MGW can gold plate any steel Rifle trigger.
Install Aftermarket Rifle Trigger Shoe
Trigger shoes can be used for a different feel or touch as well as adding a touch of distance for length of pull reasons. Most trigger shoes are adaptable and come in a wide range of options.
Barrel Crowning might be one of the best things one can do to improve accuracy. A perfectly crowned rifle barrel diverts gases in an even manor and leaves a clean surface for the bullet to exit from. Typical target Crown at 11 Degree or Hunting at 45 Degree.
Nothing is quite as classic as a fine rifle with jeweled components. Jeweling or engine turned as some may call it adds a distinct classic and timeless look to both today's rifle and the vintage classics.
Rifle Barrel Inspection (Bore Scope)
Utilizing today's camera technology complete rifle bore inspections can be done to determine the quality of the bore, Land and groove condition, throat erosion, copper fouling, rust and pits, etc. If any issues appear we can also send the image of the issue to you via email. 20 caliber and larger barrels only.
A chamber casting is a great way to find out a caliber of non-marked barrels, throat lengths, military rifles calibers and reloading data to be obtained. MGW uses Cerrosafe to perform chamber castings.
Rifle Install Sling Eyelet in Stock
Installing the rifle stock sling swivel using the right tools will ensure a perfectly positioned, straight and centered eyelet counter sunk to factory dimensions.
Rifle Solder On style front Sling Eyelet (Will Require Reblue)
The solder style front eyelet often found on bands as well as a base with eyelet is by far one of the best looking and classic styles of mounting configurations for the rifle sling. This style of eyelet is very secure and a permanent solution. Will require the barrel to be blued as well. * Swivel Not Included
Rifle Suppressor Alignment Rod Check
Suppressor alignment is often overlooked, yet remains one of the first steps before the first shot should be sent downrange. Suppressor Alignment rods are cylindrically ground to the exact diameter as the bore and will give the best visual to detect bullet path. After the wait and investment of your suppressor having it professionally checked is a must.
Rifle Recoil Pad Installation (Does not include custom length)
No Matter the reason you are adding or replacing a recoil pad, done properly the new pad will fit clean and flush. The stocks heel and toe will meet the new recoil pad with a tight flush finish where the base of the pad's lines are uninterrupted and the pad will look as an extension of the stock. MGW installs hundreds of recoil pads per year both OEM and aftermarket upgraded recoil pads from manufacturers such as Pachmayr and Kick-Eez. * Pad & Spacers Sold Separately
As the foundation for accuracy in your rifle, Glass Bedding works by relieving the stress or flex of an action in the stock & minimizes the movement of an action within the stock. This all translates to more consistent shots and better accuracy.
Rifle Free Float Barrel Channel
Free floating the barrel channel can greatly improve accuracy by allowing the barrel to stay concentric with the action without pressure from the stock. Free floating allows the barrel's natural harmonics to take place while firing without obstruction from the stock or other parts.
Rifle Install OEM Replacement Stock
Wood, Synthetic, Fiberglass or other materials. MGW installs both factory OEM replacement stocks as well as aftermarket stocks. Careful fitting of a new wood stock to ensure both recoil force and fit and finish is crucial. Bedding the stock properly also ensures accuracy, performance and the longevity of the stock.
Bore Sighting allows you to get on paper quickly without wasting expensive ammunition before getting zeroed in. Whether you are purchasing a new optic, new rifle or just remounting an existing scope. Bore Sighting is a quick and inexpensive way of getting you close to target.
Rifle Scope installation - Includes Bore Sighting
With some of today's optics and long range shooting, proper scope mounting should not go overlooked. There are literally thousands of options when it comes to optics and mounting hardware. As hunters and long range shooters ourselves we understand the value of having the scope mounted as low to the receiver and barrel as possible as well as hardware options, eye relief and MOA. (With Customer Supplied Mount, Rings and Scope)
Scope Ring Lapping can ensure proper surface area contact between the rings and tube of optic as well as prevent damage from a ring pinching and marring the delicate scope tube. Ring Lapping is a must for today's long range shooters and ultra-expensive optics on the market.
Rifle Gas System Regulation (With or Without Suppressor)
Regulating Gas Systems on semi auto rifles can be tricky business. With so many ammunition options, standard or suppressed, piston or gas. MGW can regulate and help semi auto rifles with cycling issues. From the AR platform to the FN and Browning BAR series of rifles and more.
Rifle Custom Muzzle Brake installation
Having a professionally installed custom muzzle brake is a must for some of those hard hitting magnum calibers. Today's rifles have gotten lighter and lighter with new composite materials and metals being used. A custom brake can reduce the felt recoil drastically. In some cases the felt recoil of a magnum can be reduced to that of a standard and standard calibers down to short action felt recoil. * Threaded and Brake Contoured to Barrel (re-bluing may be required)
Rifle AR/AK style brake installed on pre threaded Barrel
We get it. You want to be the coolest guy at the range with that new tactical brake or just the loudest. Put down that pipe wrench and let us remove and install it using professional fixtures and tools.
Rifle Install Custom Parts On AR/AK Style Rifles
Starting with a stripped lower? Or just need a hand with that new stock, rail or part fit. MGW can build what you want from the ground up or just install some great upgrades from the likes of manufactures like Battle Arms, Black Rain, CMMG, Bushmaster, Sig Sauer and many more.
Rifle Bluing (Bolt Action & Semi-Auto)
Firearm bluing has been called many things over the years: Hot Blue, Black Oxide, Caustic Blue, Salt Blue and more. Regardless of the term you use Midwest Gun Works is the nation's premiere location to perform this service.
Firearm bluing has been called many things over the years: Hot Blue, Black Oxide, Caustic Blue, Salt Blue and more. Regardless of the term you use Midwest Gun Works is the nation's premiere location to perform this service.
Rifle Case Color Receiver (Select Models)
We think the pictures say it all. The classic look of a fine rifle done in Case Color is as good as it gets. On select steel models, MGW can create this look to give your rifle that one of a kind custom look. While reserved for some of the most expensive double guns in the world, Case color can be done to create a one of a kind stunning rifle.
Cerakote is THE industry leader in ceramic based finishes. Cerakote is a ceramic based finish that can be applied to metals, plastics, polymers and wood. The unique formulation used for Cerakote ceramic coating enhances a number of physical performance properties including abrasion/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness.
Rifle Wood Finishing (2 Piece Sets)
MGW is simply the best in the business when it comes to stock finishing. Known nationwide for some of the best restorations on some of the finest firearms made. With different finish options available MGW can determine what finish best meets the OEM look you want on the stock and forend project you have. We offer three different styles of finish - A high gloss polyurethane finish, a spray on polyurethane satin finish and a hand rubbed oil finish.
Rifle Wood Finishing (1 Piece Stocks)
MGW is simply the best in the business when it comes to stock finishing. Known nationwide for some of the best restorations on some of the finest firearms made. With different finish options available MGW can determine what finish best meets the OEM look you desire on your rifle stock. We offer three different styles of finish - A high gloss polyurethane finish, a spray on polyurethane satin finish and a hand rubbed oil finish.