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Services That Deliver Field-Tested Results
Reliable firearm solutions for performance, safety, and reliability.
Maximize Your Rifle’s Potential
Reliability Is Non-Negotiable
Reliability isn’t optional—especially when your platform is built for defense, duty, or performance. At Rock River Tactical, we specialize in transforming standard Modern Sporting Rifles (MSRs), including AR-15 and AK platforms, as well as magazine-fed tactical pistols, into precision-built tools tailored to your mission, sport, or defensive needs.
Trust Earned in the Field, Not Guesswork
As a veteran-owned FFL gunsmith in Southern Wisconsin, we bring real-world experience, technical expertise, and uncompromising attention to detail to every firearm that enters our shop. Don't trust high-value optics and critical components to guesswork. We use professional-grade tools and industry-proven methods to ensure every upgrade enhances performance, reliability, and safety.
Service & Pricing Schedule
Essential Services
Diagnostic Inspection: $50 – Comprehensive evaluation to identify mechanical issues; fee is applied toward the cost of repair if service is performed.
Function / Safety Check: $25 – Comprehensive inspection of mechanical parts to ensure the firearm operates safely and all safety mechanisms engage correctly.
Note: Firearms must be presented in a reasonably clean condition. Excessively fouled firearms may be subject to a Level 1 Cleaning fee before inspection.
Cleaning Services
Level 1 Cleaning (Field Strip):
- Rifle/Shotgun: $40 / Pistol: $30 – Breakdown of the firearm to clean and lubricate accessible moving parts and the barrel.
Level 2 Cleaning (Detail Strip):
- Rifle/Shotgun: $85 / Pistol: $50 – Complete disassembly of the action and internal components to remove deep carbon, debris, and old lubricant.
Trigger and Sights
Trigger Installation (Rifle/Standard): $75 – Installation of drop-in or standard trigger groups.
Trigger Installation (Pistol): $60 – Installation of aftermarket trigger kits to improve pull, break, and reset.
Sight Installation (Handgun): $40 – Precision installation using a sight pusher to prevent slide damage; includes point-of-aim alignment.
Drill & Tap (Machining): $40 per hole – Precision drilling and threading for custom base mounting.
"Custom Fit" Package: Starting at $250 – Includes drilling/tapping (up to 4 holes), precision mounting, and laser boresighting.
Tactical Platform ServicesÂ
Complete Upper Assembly: $75 – Professional assembly of a barreled upper receiver from parts, ensuring proper barrel nut torque and alignment.
Complete Lower Assembly: $75 – Installation of the lower parts kit, buffer tube, and stock assembly for a complete lower receiver.
Gas Block / Gas Tube Install: $60 – Installation or replacement of the gas block and tube, ensuring proper alignment with the gas port for reliable cycling.
Muzzle Device Timing: $80 – Proper indexing of brakes or compensators to ensure alignment with the bore axis.
- Shim kits provided at an additional cost if required.
AR Barrel Swap: $70 – Removal of existing barrel and installation of new barrel, ensuring correct indexing and alignment.
- Includes Headspace Verification for safety and technical accuracy.
Headspace Verification: $50 – Critical safety check using precision headspace gauges to ensure the barrel and bolt are correctly matched.
Optic Services & Package Deals
Laser Boresighting: $50 – Using specialized laser equipment to align your optic to the bore for range readiness.
Basic Mounting: $65 – Professional installation, eye relief adjustment, and torqueing to manufacturer specifications.
Precision Mounting: $110 – Basic mounting plus internal ring lapping for perfect surface-to-surface contact.
Zero-Ready Package: $150 (Best Value) – Includes Precision Mounting, ring lapping, and professional laser boresighting (Save $10).
Service & Refresh Package: $95 – Inspection, torque verification, ring lapping, and laser boresighting for existing optics.
Terms of Sevice & Shop Policies
Hourly Labor Rate: $85 per hour for custom/diagnostic work not listed, billed in 30-minute increments after the first hour.
Minimum Shop Charge: $40.
Mounting Standards: All optic installations are torqued to manufacturer specifications.
Range Readiness: Rock River Tactical recommends live-fire zeroing at the range after all optic services.
Liability: All machining and custom work is performed to industry standards.
Materials Note: Rock River Tactical reserves the right to charge an additional fee for work on hardened steel receivers or non-standard platforms.
Parts Policy: We cannot warranty labor performed on customer-supplied parts that are found to be out of manufacturer specifications.
Firearm Cleaning Services
Service Level 1: The Field-Strip Clean
Disassembly to the manufacturer-recommended field-strip level.
Thorough carbon removal from barrel, bolt/slide, and receiver.
Visual inspection for wear or potential failure points.
Professional lubrication of critical friction surfaces.
Full reassembly and function check.
Service Level 2: The Detailed Armory Clean
Designed for restoration, longevity, and peak mechanical performance. Advanced deep-clean service including:
Complete disassembly down to pins, springs, and internal components.
Ultrasonic or deep solvent bath cleaning for carbon, lead, and copper fouling.
Individual hand-cleaning of every component, including the trigger group.
Advanced inspection of springs and small parts for tension and integrity.
Corrosion prevention and precision lubrication treatment.
Full reassembly and multi-point function testing.
Custom Kydex Holsters
Looking for a custom fit holster? We specialize in custom Kydex holsters tailored specifically for pistols and knives. Every holster is engineered for maximum retention, durability, and comfort, whether for concealed carry or duty use. Built to withstand daily wear and demanding environments, our holsters ensure your equipment stays secure, accessible, and ready when you need it most.
Design Your Own Rifle—Custom Builds
Rock River Tactical helps you design a fully custom rifle built from the ground up, tailored to your mission, budget, and performance requirements. We take time to understand your application and provide expert guidance on every component choice, including trade-offs, advantages, and real-world performance differences.
Why Choose a Custom Build?
Why settle for a stock Firearm? A custom build gives you full control over components and configuration, resulting in a firearm that fits your exact style, purpose, and performance expectations. Every rifle is assembled by a certified gunsmith and built to strict standards for accuracy, reliability, and durability.
Choose All Your Parts
You select all components and accessories, and we professionally assemble your rifle.
Custom Options Include:
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Standard or ambidextrous configurations.
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Name-brand barrels and triggers.
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Handguards, stocks, grips, and muzzle devices.
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Custom finishes.
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Optics selection and integration.
Featured Custom Build
Rock River Tactical RT-15 Rifle
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RAVE 140 Flat Trigger (Rise Armament)
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Upper, Barrel & BCG (AR-Stoner)
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RA-220 Ambidextrous Charging Handle (Rise Armament)
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MBUS Flip-Up Sights (Magpul)
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Polyflex Trigger Guard (Strike Industries)
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P-Grip 22 (B5 Systems)
Direct Access by Appointment Only
Currently, all customers are served by appointment only. Please contact us via phone at (520) 255-1728 or email at rockrivertactical@gmail.com. You may also request a quote using the button below.
