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Precision bolt-action builds and elite gunsmithing by Fritz Ahlquist, a Mile High Shooting alum. Black Canyon Customs delivers handcrafted rifles for serious shooters who demand excellence.


Black Canyon Customs is a high-end rifle builder and precision gunsmith based in Larkspur, Colorado, led by Fritz Ahlquist, a seasoned craftsman with more than two decades of hands-on experience. Trained at the Colorado School of Trades and refined through years at Mile High Shooting®, Fritz has built a reputation for producing accurate, reliable rifles tailored to the needs of long-range shooters, hunters, competitors, and professionals.
Services include:
• Complete custom bolt-action rifle builds
• Rebarreling, chambering, and precision barrel fitting
• Pillar and action bedding for optimal accuracy
• Trigger tuning, Cerakote, and laser engraving
• AICS bottom metal integration and muzzle brake installation
• Precision rifle diagnostics and performance upgrades
Black Canyon Customs works on a broad range of rifle platforms, including Accuracy International, Tikka, Winchester, Weatherby, custom actions, and many other precision rifle systems. Each project is built around the shooter's intended purpose, whether for long-range hunting, competition, or professional use.
With FFL status and nationwide shipping capabilities, Black Canyon Customs serves clients across the United States who demand performance beyond factory specifications.
Trusted craftsmanship. Precision-built rifles. Performance without compromise.
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