I have a Savage Axis XP in 308 that I bought a few years back as my first project rifle. I have already replaced the stock, trigger, scope, rail, ect. Now I am going to order a custom barrel from Bartlein Barrels in the next month or so to convert my 308 to a 7mm-08. I should only need to replace the barrel since the 7mm-08 is just a necked down 308 and therefore can use the same p-mags, bolt head, ect.

While I wait for 6+ months for my barrel to come in the mail, I will be looking for a reputable gunsmith who can help me finish this project by installing the new barrel, bed the action, true/lap the action, blueprint the action, ect.

I have already found this gunsmith and have heard really great things about Gordy: https://www.gordysprecision.com/blank/

Does anyone know of a comparable gunsmith or better closer to the Mobile, AL area? Is there anything else worth-while to have the gunsmith do such as a bolt sleeve?

Thanks for the help!