(Blair Co)Gunsmith needed for barrel work

**halo23pa** · January 5th, 2008, 11:52 PM

I'd like to get the barrel of my 22lr rifle set back to 16 1/2 inches and have the front sight moved back (its affixed with screws so it would just need drilled/tapped and screwed back on). Does anyone recommend a smith around the altoona area?
Thanks for your help.
-Bob

**Nacho** · January 15th, 2008, 08:56 PM

Halo23pa,
I have had work done by Dick Yon from Riggles Gap Gun Shop and he did a very good job. He is easy to deal with and provides great customer service.

**halo23pa** · January 15th, 2008, 11:32 PM

Thanks! I'll check him out.

**Merlin** · April 4th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Dick Yon is a good guy, but his bad shoulder prevents him from doing barrel changing. He just had an operation on his back and will be open by Tuesday the 7th...

I had him rebed my 6.5x284 and he did a beautiful job.