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JBBOOKS
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New  Ballards
Mar 21st, 2009 at 3:33pm
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Any body seen or have any of the new Ballards since they moved from Cody?  Are they as well made? Is the craftsmenship as good?      J B
  
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Reply #1 - Mar 21st, 2009 at 5:59pm
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Knowing the shop foreman and the head gunsmith at Ballard, I'd have to say they are as good....at least as the Cody made.

If you'd buy one and not be happy with it, I'd be happy to accept it as a gift from you.

  
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Re: New  Ballards
Reply #2 - Mar 21st, 2009 at 7:42pm
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JB  I have seen several of their demo pieces that have gone to the NRA meeting, ASSRA matches, etc, and I find them to be just as good as ever.  It would appear that the new owner is trying to appeal to the "Carriage Trade" who will demand nothing but the best of workmanship (and be willing to pay for it.)  I think you will find their work up to the highest standards.

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Re: New  Ballards
Reply #3 - Mar 21st, 2009 at 10:38pm
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They better be REALLY good at the new prices! The prices were spendy before, but now they're in the elite range!
  
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Re: New  Ballards
Reply #4 - Mar 21st, 2009 at 11:29pm
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I took delivery of a brand new Ballard No. 8, Union Hill about three months ago. This particular rifle was started at the Cody shop (barreled action with rough-fit stocks) then completed in the Onsted shop. As the owner of two other Cody produced Ballard rifles, I can say this new rifle is their equal in fit and finish. I am quite pleased with all three of my Ballard Rifle Co. Ballards and except for the stunning perfection of the checkering by Earl Hines on this newest rifle, I would rate them equally on quality, fit and finish.
  
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