SERVICES

Gunsmithing by Garret Preece

Garret Preece is a machinist-turned master gunsmith and active PRS competitor based in Ogden, Utah. He learned precision rifle work hands-on—starting evenings at ES-Tactical, then building a repeatable process that produces rifles known for “stacking bullets.” In 2019 he moved Preece Precision from a garage into a full brick-and-mortar shop and has been building purpose-built hunting and match rifles ever since.

Why shooters hire Garret:

• Proven in competition. Garret has 140+ PRS matches under his belt (45 Pro Series), including a Regional Series win in 2022 and 4th of 60 at a Pro Series match in 2021.
• Trusted by top PRS shooters. In Precision Rifle Blog’s 2024 analysis of what the pros use, Preece Precision was represented by nine of the top-200 shooters (with one in the top 10). Garret also placed 141st in the 2023 PRS Open Division.
• Full-service, precision-first work. From chamber jobs and muzzle threads to bedding, truing, and prefit programs for actions like Impact, Lone Peak, and Zermatt, the shop is set up to take a project from parts to a rifle that performs.
• Purpose-built results. Garret’s philosophy is straightforward: tailor the rifle to the job, machine with discipline, and deliver accuracy you can measure on steel or in the field.

  What we do:

  • Precision chambering (bolt-gun platforms)
  • Muzzle threading / brake timing
  • Glass / pillar bedding
  • Receiver and bolt work (e.g., 700-pattern truing)
  • Prefit barrel program for supported actions (Impact, Lone Peak, Zermatt, Terminus, Kelbly’s, etc.)
  • Consultation on components for PRS/NRL or backcountry hunting builds

Gunsmithing Services:

• $400 Chamber Job
• $100 Muzzle Thread
• $150 Glass Bed
• $250 Pillar and Glass Bed
• $200 True Remington 700
• $100 Rem 700 bolt handle thread for knob
• $50 True Tikka Face

We are dealers for:

• Ag Composites
• American Precision Arms
• Armageddon
• Bix'n Andy
• Custom Rifle Barrels
• Defiance Machine
• Element Optics
• Hawkins Precision
• Impact Precision
• Kelbly's Rifle Range
• KRG
• Leupold
• Lone Peak Arms
• Masterpiece Arms
• MDT
• Proof Research
• PRSTF
• Pulsar Thermal
• Terminus
• TriggerTech
• XLR
• Zermatt Arms
• Zero Compromise Optics

We do custom pre-fits for these actions:

• Defiance anTi-X
• Impact 737/777/NBK/787
• Kelbly's Atlas Lite/Tactical/Nanook/Prometheus
• Lone Peak Arms Fuzion/Ti/Razor/Ti/338
• Terminus Apollo/Zeus
• Zermatt Origin/RimX/RD3/Ti3/TL3

For any other action not listed, we need the specific action in hand, that the pre-fit barrel is for.

Items we keep stocked on our shelves:

• APA Gen 4 Little and Fat Bastard Brakes
• Armageddon Gear Bags
• Bix'n Andy Triggers
• Custom Rifle Barrel Blanks
• Defiance Actions
• Element Optic Scopes
• Hawkins Bottom Metal & Magazines
• Impact Actions
• Kelbly's Actions
• Leupold Scopes
• Lone Peak Actions
• Masterpiece Arms Chassis
• MDT Carbon Stocks, HNT 26 Chassis, Magazines, & CKYE-Pods
• Proof Carbon & Stainless Barrel Blanks
• PRSTF Dauntless Bipods
• Terminus Actions
• Triggertech Triggers
• Zermatt Actions

If we do not have what you are looking for, please contact us, we can most likely order it in.

Our process (what to expect):

1. 1. Spec your goal. Tell us cartridge, intended range, weight target, optic/rail needs.
   2. Select components. We’ll recommend an action/barrel/trigger/chassis that fits the job and timeline.
   3. Machine work & QC. Precision chambering, torque specs, headspace checks; optional prefit pairing.
   4. Zero & setup support. Guidance on break-in, torque, and data collection so your first range trip is productive.
   5. Fast, compliant shipping or pickup from our Ogden shop.

Who we build for:

• PRS/NRL competitors who value reliable cycling, long barrel life, and match-grade consistency.
• Backcountry hunters chasing ounces without giving up repeatability.
• Rifle owners who want top-tier machine work—chambering, truing, bedding—done right the first time.

Not sure where to start? A 10-minute spec call will save you weeks. Bring your cartridge and intended use; we’ll handle the rest.