Custom Rifles by Parkwest Arms in South Dakota

Parkwest Arms combines traditional gunmaking with modern precision manufacturing. Every rifle is hand-selected for materials and built by master rifle makers who focus on field performance, not shortcuts.

They manufacture several distinct lines:

• •SD-76 Series – Bolt action rifles (standard and take-down models) in multiple configurations: Dark Continent™, Savanna™, Alpine™, Legend™, and Bushveld™ Synthetic
• •SD-97 Synthetic – Synthetic bolt action option
• •SD-22 LR – .22 caliber bolt actions, standard or synthetic
• •SD-10 Falling Block – Single-shot rifle with lightweight, powerful receiver machined from solid bar stock
• •PW ACE™ Single Shot – Available with heavy or lite barrel options
• •SD-Sharps Falling Block – Another single-shot option

Beyond rifles, Parkwest offers:

Metal Finishing & Engraving - Color case hardening - Bluing (traditional, rust, nitre) - Hand engraving

Custom Parts & Accessories - Steel butt plates and grip caps - Mauser 98 three-position safeties - Rifle cases, scopes, adapters - Specialty parts

Customers can configure rifles to spec through their "Build Your Rifle" tool, with options for action type, finish, stock material, and sighting systems.

"Every Parkwest Arms rifle is built using a unique combination of traditional hand craftsmanship and high-tech manufacturing, creating a world-class firearm that is a pleasure to own and shoot."

They maintain an active blog called The Lodge featuring hunting stories, rifle reviews, and insights into American gunmaking heritage. Recent content includes the "Moose Killer of the Mulchatna" and their SD-22 review.