Soldier Mountain Arms

Soldier Mountain Arms operates as a custom rifle builder and precision gunsmithing shop in Twin Falls, Idaho. The company focuses on building semi-custom and full custom rifles for hunting and precision shooting applications. Their rifle lineup ranges from budget-friendly builds starting around $2,850 to premium custom rifles exceeding $5,000, with models like the Deadline Ridge, First Peak, Wells Summit, Elk Ridge, Steep Mountain, and Tactical Crest.

The shop has developed a reputation for their proprietary SMA HNT 26 Fix, a chassis upgrade designed to eliminate point-of-impact shifts in MDT HNT 26 chassis systems when using large magnum cartridges. This product addresses a specific problem experienced by hunters using lightweight chassis systems with powerful cartridges, offering three purchase options: the part alone, a complete installation kit with instructional video, or professional installation service.

Soldier Mountain Arms offers six distinct rifle models, each targeting different applications and budgets. The Deadline Ridge serves as their entry-level precision rifle built on Tikka T3/T3x stainless steel actions. The First Peak represents their budget custom option, while the Wells Summit functions as a mid-level lightweight hunting rifle. The Elk Ridge, built with Lone Peak Arms Fuzion actions and Proof carbon fiber barrels, targets discerning marksmen seeking premium components. The Steep Mountain caters specifically to sheep hunters requiring specialized lightweight equipment, and the Tactical Crest represents their top-tier hunting innovation platform.

All custom rifles come with specific component specifications including actions from manufacturers like Lone Peak Arms and Tikka, barrels from Bartlein and Proof Research, stocks from Manners, triggers from TriggerTech, and bottom metal from Hawkins Precision. The shop offers various barrel lengths, contours, and twist rates depending on the intended cartridge and application.

The shop provides comprehensive gunsmithing services charged at an $85 hourly rate. Services include re-barreling starting at $350, muzzle threading beginning at $125, trigger installation from $65, stock bedding starting at $175, and scope mounting from $65. They also offer custom reloading services with variable pricing and fingerprinting services for $65.

Appointments are required for gunsmithing work, and the shop emphasizes that consultation appointments are for discussing customer needs rather than guaranteeing completion timeframes. Their approach prioritizes quality over speed, with lead times subject to change based on circumstances.

Soldier Mountain Arms stocks precision reloading components including brass from ADG, Alpha Munitions, Peterson, and Lapua. Their bullet selection features Berger projectiles including the 6.5mm 144-grain Long Range Hybrid Target bullets and various hunting bullets. They carry Hornady components and maintain inventory of specialized items like the Area 419 ZERO M-Series sizing dies.

The shop also stocks rifle accessories including optics, stocks and chassis systems from MDT, bipods, tripods, muzzle brakes, and rifle tools. They carry products from manufacturers like Peak 44, SRS, Area 419, and Bore Tech cleaning supplies.

Soldier Mountain Arms operates by appointment for gunsmithing consultations and services. They accept credit cards, debit cards, PayPal, and offline payments. The shop maintains strict adherence to federal firearms laws, requiring customers to be 18 or older for long gun purchases and 21 or older for ammunition purchases. They ship firearms through FFL dealers and can ship ammunition directly to customers via UPS, with hazmat fees applying for air shipments.

Returns require prior authorization and carry a 15% restocking fee, with no returns accepted on ammunition. The company stands behind their products with replacement or full refund policies for items that fail to meet customer expectations.

"We stand behind everything we sell. If a product for any reason fails to meet your expectations you can return it for replacement or a full refund."