John Wickens, owner/operator of Wickens Gunsmithing has been an avid hunter, big game guide, re-loader, bench shooter and basic “gun nut” all his life. He started his official big game guiding career in 1974 and is still going strong. After 20 years of big game guiding, John expanded his big game hunting operation to include varmint hunting, which we can conclude is where he contracted the “bench-shooting bug.” One obsession has led to the next; as his fixation with accuracy and shooting rodents at great distances progressed it eventually led to the next chapter of his life, building custom rifles. With a lifetime of hunting/guiding experience and a solid background of metal manipulation behind him, he combined the two trades into something that he has a true passion for. Let him use that experience of what works and what doesn’t to help you build the perfect rifle for your needs. Hands on experience combined with an extensive knowledge of ballistics and what works in the field is a guarantee that he will build the custom rifle that will work for you. From varmint hunting to big game hunting, John builds custom rifles for all occasions. Order a new custom built rifle, or have him rebuild one of your old favorites; there is a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all custom-made rifles.

John and Diane Wickens
11955 Salt Creek Road
Hilger, MT 59451
Ph. 406-462-5618