bradders Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 So last week as part of my trip around the country, I called in to see Mik at his place in Lincs. I had a barrel that I needed re profiled and fluted, and on various recommendations it was Miks name that was mentioned on several occasions. Now Bradders likes nothing more than a tour, and Mik didn't disappoint. I'm not sure whether I am at Liberty to say what else goes on up there......but it is impressive to say the least!!! Mik met me with a happy smile and showed me in. I will admit I was surprised to see the size of his set up and a bit of jealousy might've been prevalent :-) Anyway here a few pics Some of Dolphins fluting capabilities (they have a CNC machining centre dedicated to just fluting) The display area with a myriad of actions to choose from Some of their stock and samples Customer rifles waiting to go out The test range I dropped the barrel off on Thursday and Mik called me yesterday to say it was ready.....excellent service and I will definitely be using Dolphin again. Hope you like the pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Love that fluting!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Great pics Bradders. I have also used Mik's fluting service and the turn around is quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meles meles Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Yes, we've visited the Dolphinarium a few times and have found that the only things that exceeds Mik's professionalism and the quality of his work are his willingness to help and the warmth of the welcome. Superb rifles, extremely well made and service that really is outstanding. He really goes the extra mile to ensure that his rifles are amongst the best there are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DML Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 OK Bradders, any chance of a picture of your barrel and an idea of the cost of such work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradders Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 OK Bradders, any chance of a picture of your barrel and an idea of the cost of such work?Haven't picked it up yet, but it's straight forward parallel fluting.Contact Dolphin for prices Anyone else want me to tour their facilities with camera phone in hand? :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown dog Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 So last week as part of my trip around the country, I called in to see Mik at his place in Lincs. I had a barrel that I needed re profiled and fluted, and on various recommendations it was Miks name that was mentioned on several occasions. Now Bradders likes nothing more than a tour, and Mik didn't disappoint. I'm not sure whether I am at Liberty to say what else goes on up there......but it is impressive to say the least!!! Mik met me with a happy smile and showed me in. I will admit I was surprised to see the size of his set up and a bit of jealousy might've been prevalent :-) Anyway here a few pics Some of Dolphins fluting capabilities (they have a CNC machining centre dedicated to just fluting) The display area with a myriad of actions to choose from Some of their stock and samples Customer rifles waiting to go out The test range I dropped the barrel off on Thursday and Mik called me yesterday to say it was ready.....excellent service and I will definitely be using Dolphin again. Hope you like the pics Great pics. The 6.5x47 barrel for my DTA was done by Mik: Insanely accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meles meles Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 No. We forbid photography in the sett. It steals your soul you know... as well as industrial secrets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 i found miks service awful,sometimes i had to wait as much as ten minutes for a reply to my e mails even if it was 6am thats no excuse.load development was painful it took 12 shots with the 7mm to settle on a load.oh and i had to wait 2 weeks for the rifle i was so disappointed with his work i decided to give him a second chance building a 6mm br but it was another 2 week wait and the same service as before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I've had three rifles buit by Mick all were ready on the time he said (2 a wk early) all shoot very wel. I can't say I've had the same experience with other rifle smiths, one didn't deliver after having a deposit for over 12 months ,and another, always took double the time they said they would. I've just put in an order for another one with Mick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That bald headed Geordie Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 i found miks service awful,sometimes i had to wait as much as ten minutes for a reply to my e mails even if it was 6am thats no excuse.load development was painful it took 12 shots with the 7mm to settle on a load.oh and i had to wait 2 weeks for the rifle i was so disappointed with his work i decided to give him a second chance building a 6mm br but it was another 2 week wait and the same service as before. Quite agree. Mik is just another one of those 'fly by night' gunsmiths and anyway he has shifty eyes!!!!! Plus even worse, he is ex British Army and he was in the Gay Gordons. Apart from that he is a nice bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I can only add to the plaudits for Mik, after being p**s ba**led about by a stock maker for approx 51/2 months a quick phone call to Mik and my new stock arrived a week before the agreed date. It's this type of service that people want, and this type of service that will get repeat orders. Redshift Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay666d Posted March 6, 2015 Report Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'd love to build myself an indoor test facility! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meles meles Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 You'll need permission from us if it's underground.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay666d Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 And probably my local council too! Ha Ha Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Impressive Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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