Wild Side Precision

Wild Side Precision was founded in 2019 by Ryan Banigan, a gunsmith who started customizing hunting rifles in his early 20s and now competes at the highest levels of precision rifle sports. Every rifle gets built to your exact specs—there's no assembly line here.

Banigan's shooting résumé speaks for itself: 2025 Vernal PRS Regional Overall Win, 2024 KRG Extreme ELR Overall Win, 2024 Rawlins Regional Win, multiple PRS pro series podiums. He's also a professional hunting guide for Bald Mountain Outfitters in the Bridger Wilderness, which means he's tested rifles in conditions that separate what works from what fails.

"I strongly believe that every custom rifle is a work of art and requires the utmost attention to detail. I continue to stay passionate about building rifles that are the perfect tool for the job and don't leave anything on the table."

This is a full-service accuracy-focused shop. Whether you're sending in a barrel or a complete action, Wild Side Precision handles:

Barrel Work: - Chamber and fit ($350+) - Barrel chambering with <.0001" TIR using long-reach dial indicators—no stacking tolerances - Muzzle threads ($100) - Cut and crown ($75) - Muzzle brake installation ($150+) - Contouring

Action Work: - Action blueprinting for Rem 700 ($275) - M16 or Sako extractor install ($150-$175) - Bolt timing and lapping locking lugs - Bolt knob installation - Recoil lug pinning - Convert scope screws to 8-40

Stock Work: - Glass bedding ($175+) - Pillar installation - Free float barrel channel ($75) - QD sling mount installation ($30)

Brass Annealing Services: - $20 per first 100 cases, $0.10 per case after - Add tumbling for $10 per 100 (walnut media) - Ship-in service available with $19.99 return shipping - Uses Bench Source flame annealing machine

Banigan's method evolved over years of testing. All work is dialed into the lathe using long-reach dial indicators with direct bore readings—no bushings, rods, or pins. This eliminates tolerance stacking. No chamber gets cut until there's less than .0001" of total indicated runout. He only uses sharp reamers from top reamer makers and has tested this extensively on small chambers and large magnums alike.

Pre-Configured Rifles (Starting at $3,450):

All include Trigger Tech triggers, threaded muzzles, and hinged floorplates. Carbon Hunter weighs ~7 lbs, Precision Hunter ~7.5 lbs.

Add this to any custom rifle build and get: - Barrel break-in - Custom load development with premium components - Load verification at distance - Custom reloading recipe - 100 pieces of premium brass - All load work done after barrel settles in (150 rounds +/- on barrel before delivery)

Only available on Wild Side Precision builds. Not recommended for shooters using factory ammo or without reloading equipment.

Custom Build Pricing: Most complete rifles (before optics) start around $3,000 depending on components. Contact for free estimates with current pricing.

Wild Side Precision is a licensed firearms manufacturer and FFL/SOT dealer. They stock reloading powder for pickup:

One Pound Containers: - Hodgdon: Reloader 33, H50BMG, Superformance, H380, H322, H110, HS-6, Titegroup - Winchester: 748, 760 - Ramshot TAC

• •Eight Pound Containers also available. Primers and specialty powders rotate frequently—call to reserve.

• •$30 transfer fee
• •Notify by phone or email before shipment arrives
• •Not accepted August, September, October

Custom rifle orders are taken over the phone or in person only—this lets you discuss your exact needs and build the right gun for your application.

Custom builds and preconfigured rifles require a 2/3 deposit to begin production.

Location: 12960 US Highway 189 Daniel, Wyoming 83115

Hours: - July-October: Appointment only - Winter (November-June): Monday-Thursday 12:30-6:00pm or by appointment

Contact: - Phone: 307-699-3752 - Email: [email protected] (fastest response) - Mail: PO Box 2156, Pinedale, WY 82941

Shipping Services: UPS is most reliable in the area. If using USPS, ship to the PO Box address.