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What makes a LEDFORD a true custom?
LEDFORD custom rifles are designed to provide maximum accuracy and precision. Our experienced gunsmiths pay careful attention to detail while building our rifles around the specific bullet you desire. Our range of calibers, finishes and stocks allows our gunsmiths to craft a rifle with superior accuracy, balance, and precision unique to you. You can take aim with ease knowing you’re getting the best results on impact. When you hear the words refined, deliberate, and meticulous, you’ll know they’re talking about LEDFORD. Advantages of a LEDFORD: Family trade since 1825 (Henry Ledford) Use only tier 1 components Every part is measured and hand fit to to it's coinciding part (no pre-fits) Built around a specific bullet and tested with factory loads Serial number tracking on all parts Lifetime Guarantee (transferable) Receive videos and photos of the entire build and testing process Each of our vendors have been making products for decades, and all have your best interest at heart. We receive each piece in raw form and are free to design the finish coat to YOUR wishes. You are NOT restricted to what you see below. These are our most requested items.
915 SW HWY 97 Madras, Oregon 97741
541.475.4636
Sales: Patrick Maley 541.475.4636
E-mail: chiefinstructor@staycenterllc.com
Gunsmithing: Duane Ledford 541.475.4636
E-mail: dledford.gunsmith@staycenterllc.com
Production: Ron Ledford 541.475.4636
E-mail: production@staycenterllc.com
Purchasing: Kaat Ledford 541.475.4636
E-mail: purchasing@staycenterllc.com
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@Pristine << click
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Its cylindrical shape allows for ease of manufacturing with material readily available. This action, if combined with a Savage pre-fit barrel, allows users to swap out their barrels without the need for a gunsmith, if they decide to upgrade. The recoil lug is locked between the barrel nut and the receiver. This design allows for less wasted material without sacrificing accuracy. Works with R700 triggers. This means no custom inletting, no trips to the gunsmith, no cutting, and no filing to make things fit. Just drop in and go.
@Defiance machine. << click
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A lightweight, all-steel action that is a great choice for a hunting rifle, match rifle, or a true crossover. Available with 700 round top, or up to six scope slots on the integral 0, 10, 20, or 30 MOA scope mount and an integral recoil lug. The open top allows top loading of BDL style magazines, but it can be used with detachable magazines also.
The receiver is machined from one piece of pre-hardened 416SS. The bolt is machined from one piece of pre-hardened 4340 chrome moly, and threaded for interchangeable knobs. Wire EDM-cut, full-length lug ways result in smooth bolt operation, Average configuration weight between 26-32 oz. Action length and scope mount configuration are the main weight variables.
Shilen Barrels
Select Match Grade
These stainless steel masterpieces of machining and lapping are intended for the competition shooter-- or even the hunter-- who wants the ultimate in accuracy and quality. These are our highest grade barrel and, of course, the most costly. What makes them so good that benchrest shooters, such as Tony Boyer, crave them? Consider this: To meet Select Match Grade criteria, the groove diameter must air gauge within .0003" of our standard diameter. Moreover, the uniformity of the bore cannot vary more than .0001" for the entire length of the barrel. These barrels are also completely stress relieved, and the bore is polished to a gleaming surface finish by our most experienced lappers.
Proof Research
Carbon or Steel Barrels
Carbon fiber has long been hailed across many industries—aerospace, cycling, alternative energy—as a wonder material making everything lighter and stronger. When employed in a rifle barrel the benefits extend beyond reducing weight and increasing strength. The patented manufacturing process begins with full-profile, match-grade 416R stainless steel barrel blanks. These blanks are then turned down to a significantly reduced profile greatly reducing weight. This reduced contour barrel is then wrapped with high-strength, aerospace-grade carbon fiber impregnated with a proprietary matrix resin developed by, PROOF Research ACD. The carbon fibers used have a unique ability to diffuse heat along the length of the barrel (much like fiber optics transmit light). Maintaining accuracy over longer sessions of fire, and live longer. They’re not just lighter—they’re better.
Each of the following stock and chassis manufacturer logos are hyperlinks to the manufacture's page. Please feel free to visit their pages. We are here to help you with your final decision for fit and function.
Forge Carbon
Manners Composite Stocks
CHASSIS & PRECISION STOCKS
Rifle Stocks
Timney Triggers
Timney-designed, unique trigger blocking safety
Factory calibrated ready to shoot or fully adjustable for Sear Engagement (Creep), over travel (Follow through) and Pull Weight
An engineering accomplishment, adjustable from 8 ounces to 2.0 pounds. For the discriminating shooter, demanding the utmost performance from their trigger, the Remington 700 Calvin Elite trigger is designed to be robust and yet delicate enough to be set with a pull weight as low as 8 ounces.
Trigger Tech
The Rem 700 Special is an upgraded version of the Primary model which further enhances accuracy and precision on any Remington 700 model rifle. Utilizing CLKR Technology™, and some additional hand refinements, the pull weight on the Special model is quickly and confidently adjusted from 1.0 - 3.5 lbs in ~1oz increments from an externally accessible set screw.