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Best of the West Arms
Cody, WY
•Best of the West Arms specializes in custom rifle builds and precision ammunition for serious hunters. Located at 115 W Yellowstone Ave, Cody, WY 82414, they combine gunsmithing expertise with hunting knowledge to deliver systems that work in real terrain. Their custom rifle systems are engineered f...
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Best of the West Arms specializes in custom rifle builds and precision ammunition for serious hunters. Located at 115 W Yellowstone Ave, Cody, WY 82414, they combine gunsmithing expertise with hunting knowledge to deliver systems that work in real terrain.
Their custom rifle systems are engineered for different hunting scenarios:
- •The Woody ($6,500) - Traditional wood furniture paired with modern precision, honoring hunting heritage
- •Chasm ($10,500) - Ultra-lightweight at 6.93 lbs, built for steep mountain country in 6.5 PRC and 7 SAUM
- •The Pioneer ($5,995) - Component-forward design letting shooters customize for their specific hunt
- •Prairie Badger ($6,995) - Purpose-built for open country hunting
- •ALTOPO ($5,500) - All-in-one precision system for any terrain
- •Custom Chassis ($8,495) - Adaptable platform for varied conditions
They also stock ready-to-ship rifles in 6.5 Creedmoor, 6.5 PRC, 7 PRC, 300 PRC, and other modern hunting cartridges, with prices ranging from $5,364 to $10,599.
Every rifle comes zeroed and tested - they don't ship systems that haven't proven themselves on their range.
Each cartridge is meticulously hand-loaded with premium components selected for uniformity. Their custom ammo catalog includes:
| Cartridge | Bullet Options | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6.5 PRC | Hornady ELD-M, ELD-X | $65 |
| 7 PRC | Hornady ELD-M, ELD-X, Berger VLD | $65-125 |
| 300 PRC | Hornady ELD-M, Barnes LRX, Nosler Accubond | $125 |
| 300 WIN MAG | Hornady ELD-M/ELD-X, Berger VLD | $125 |
| 28 Nosler | Berger VLD, Hornady ELD-M, Berger EOL | $125 |
They emphasize that each rifle barrel is unique—every load is tested to your specific firearm for velocity and ballistic consistency.
Two course options available:
- •Intro to Long-Range Hunting ($999/person)
- •Covers shooting system fundamentals, ballistics, wind reading, shot placement
- •Hands-on live fire with instructor guidance
- •Includes lunch and rifle demos
- •Advanced Long-Range Hunting ($999/person)
- •For intermediate shooters moving into real-world scenarios
- •Positional shooting off tripods, bipods, and backpacks
- •Incline/decline shots and in-field problem solving
- •Live fire drills with spotter communication
2024-2025 Class Schedule: - Spring Bear Kickoff: April 16, 17 & June 18 - Advanced Course: June 19 & August 14 - Fall Season Kickoff: August 13
- •Instructor: Jacob Reck brings years of mountain hunting experience combined with an engineering background and competitive shooting knowledge. His teaching focuses on fundamentals, efficient setup, and confident decision-making when it matters.
Spots fill quickly due to demand—register at (307) 587-2787
- •BOTW Bench Tripod ($6,995) - Precision shooting rest
- •Brand apparel - Richardson trucker hats, Delta Flexfit hats with logo ($22.49)
They're not a generic gun dealer—every product is purpose-built for long-range mountain hunting. The shop owner and instructors hunt the same terrain their customers do. Custom rifles are tested by people who understand what happens when conditions deteriorate and the stalk matters.
Their ammunition philosophy is simple: uniformity in components + precise hand-loading + testing in your specific rifle = shots you can trust when it counts.
- •Contact: (307) 587-2787
- •Website: bestofthewestarms.com