Spartan Precision Gunsmithing

A Family Tradition

As a retired U.S. Navy veteran and the son of a master gunsmith, Mike Miller knew exactly what he wanted to do when he decided to work for himself. In fact, ‘exact’ is a key component of Mike’s business — Spartan Precision Gunsmithing. That’s because the manufacturing of custom bolt-action rifles, the main focus of his business, means he must stay within tolerances of about .0005 inches (less than the thickness of a sheet of paper).

‘Being retired from the military, I don’t have to work but I choose to. I enjoy firearms and a lot of my friends are real gun fanatics and hunters, so a lot of them would come to me for help with their firearms. It seemed a natural fit for me to pursue gunsmithing.‘

Services Offered

Obtained a business loan in summer 2021 to purchase equipment, expanded service capabilities including:

• Custom bolt-action rifle manufacturing
• Firearm diagnostics and repairs
• Weapon transfers
• Cerakote application
• Gun bluing
• Laser engraving

SBDC Support

The Wyoming SBDC provided crucial assistance in:

• Business planning
• Financial projections
• Loan application assistance

Business Philosophy

Mike’s business combines his military background, family gunsmithing tradition, and passion for precision firearms to serve hunters and gun enthusiasts in Sheridan and beyond.

Key Achievement

Obtained business loan in summer 2021 to purchase specialized equipment, enabling expansion of service offerings and pursuit of his custom rifle manufacturing business.