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

Gunsmithing Services:

Chamber Job

$400

Muzzle Thread

$100

Glass Bed

$150

Pillar and Glass Bed

$250

True Remington 700

$200

Rem 700 bolt handle thread for knob

$100

True Tikka Face

$50

Our process (what to expect):

Spec your goal

Tell us cartridge, intended range, weight target, optic/rail needs.

Select components

We'll recommend an action/barrel/trigger/chassis that fits the job and timeline.

Machine work & QC

Precision chambering, torque specs, headspace checks; optional prefit pairing.

Zero & setup support

Guidance on break-in, torque, and data collection so your first range trip is productive.

Fast, compliant shipping or pickup

From our Ogden shop.

We are dealers for:

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

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.

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.

Ready to Start Your Custom Build?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your requirements and begin the journey to your perfect precision rifle.