I was fortunate enough this weekend to have the chance to spend a day with Mike Bellm of Bellm T/C's. As most of you know Mike has been at the front of pack on technical development of improvements to the actions of break open T/C's and now he's also working with some other brands of break open guns. He is also known for some of his cartridges and barrel work but most of all the aftermarket parts he has for improving the function of T/C actions. I've had opportunities to talk to many of the well known people in this industry and I can honestly say that if any of them were willing to spend a day sharing information (which most of the ones I've talked to in the past would not) they definitely would not make you as comfortable as Mike did. I met up with him at an airshow just outside of Portland where he was with some family members and I brought my 10yr old daughter to see the airshow as a special treat for her birthday. Mike not only made me feel comfortable but he was also great with my daughter .

Mike was willing to share technical information from chambering barrels to special tricks on actions and everything in between. Something else I've found in most of the other big names I've talked to is "EGO", and I can tell you Mike does not have one or at least if he does it does not show. I learned alot but was only able to retain a fraction of the information he gave me over the roar of jet engines or hearing "dad I'm thirsty" or "dad I need to use the restroom" but Mike was very patient and gracious. I hope to meet up with him again in November but I know if I run into a problem he'll help me in any way he can. It was refreshing to meet someone of he stature in the business that was so humble and friendly. I'm proud to have his name on my site in reference to his parts and tools.

For those of you who are not familiar with Mike and his work you would be doing yourself a favor to visit his website at http://www.bellmstc.com

Anyways I guess the point of this post is it takes alot more than a name on a cartridge and an ego to impress me and Mike did impress me. He may not be as well known as some but he's the "dark horse" in this race and an incredible person.

Rod

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That's great Rod. Anyone with a Contender should make a point of visiting his site. You learn a lot.

Right on Rod!!!

I ordered a trigger job kit and 1x hinge pin for my Encore. The order was filled in 21 minutes and arrived in just a few days. Speedy service!

I've talked too and bought parts from him. He is "The real deal". Good guy.

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I met Mike a number of years ago at a Bower Long Range Handgun Clinic.
I have enjoyed the times that we have visited since that time.
He is very convicted about things and has a strong personality.

I found out about Mike several years ago when I went searching for solutions to a Contender problem; Mike found, problem solved! I have never met an expert who was so willing to help a fellow shooter and provide him valuable informtion. Right now he has two of my Contender barrels being rechambered to his 308 Bellm based on the .444 Marlin cartridge. I can't wait to get them back. Anyone who owns a break action, TC or other, needs to have his web checked as a "favorite" and get on his email letter.

I just finished recutting the crown on a M 700 Rem. using the procedure he detailes and provides pictures for on his web; worked GREAT, thanks Mike, look forfward to working up loads for those barrels you are rechambering!