Van Horns matte finish

17 July 2002, 12:03

I talked to Dave today about his matte finish. He uses fine glass beads to blast his barrels not sand. This is why such a smooth finish. This is his version of matte and I accept it with a [Smile]

It's still a first rate looking barrel and if it shoots that good i'll be happy.

BTW, I didn't really paint it. [Big Grin]

17 July 2002, 12:34

bulldog

Do you have the web address to Van Horn?
Bulldog...

17 July 2002, 12:37

<Headstamp>

Jules,

That reminds me of MagnaPort's "Velvet Hone" finish. Very finely glass beaded and looks like dynamite on a S/S gun also.

Have Fun

17 July 2002, 12:50

Jules

Bulldog, For some reason his site is down.
http://www.mygunroom.com/dvgunshop.
Phone # 480-892-9630

17 July 2002, 12:56

Jules

I have seen that finish Ray. It was on a S&W L frame in 357mag with an 8 3/8" barrel at a gunshow, Had a TSOB on it and was ported also. The guy wanted $450 for it at the time.

17 July 2002, 13:12

<wildcat51>

Talked with Van Horn briefly last Friday. I called to talk about the standard 5.6x50R cartridge, which is on the chamber list(when the site was up). He added that in about two weeks he will receive reamers for various (5.6)x50R improved chambers in all your favorite calibers [Big Grin]

Don't break the door down [Eek!]

17 July 2002, 14:54

Rich Jake

Hey Jules
Are you going to be able to post a picture of that Barrel any time soon?
Rich Jake

17 July 2002, 15:33

Jules

Can't say for sure Rich. I've been looking at cameras but haven't got one yet.

17 July 2002, 15:35

Rich Jake

ok was hoping to get a look.
Rich Jake

18 July 2002, 11:02

<marrfam>

At least you did not have to send it back becuase it was not drilled and tapped the way you wanted. Plus it did not fit the frame. the pin hole was too far forward so once I did manage to get it on it would not close and lock up.

18 July 2002, 12:20

<Fireball221>

quote:
Originally posted by marrfam:
At least you did not have to send it back becuase it was not drilled and tapped the way you wanted. Plus it did not fit the frame. the pin hole was too far forward so once I did manage to get it on it would not close and lock up.

Did you have a Unpleasent Experiance somewhere concerning a TC Barrel????
Fireball [Big Grin]

19 July 2002, 07:06

Dave Jenkins

OK Jules...now that we know how it looks..HOW DOES IT SHOOT?
Dave

19 July 2002, 12:07

<metalic matt>

Hello All
I'm new here and getting back into hunting and shooting.
I have the fortune of living 3 miles from Mr. Van Horns House and workplace. After listening to this site I decided to go down and talk to him. He is quite a gentleman and down to earth.
He was nice enough to make a barrel for my t.c. in 223 24" straight bull. I will be going to dog town in september.
It took a week, it was nice that he pulled the blank out of stock and started that day I talked to him.

For the money on t.c. equipment you can't go wrong.
I will be going down to his shop while on bicycle rides [Wink]

to order new barrels in the future. I feel very lucky. [Big Grin]

Without working up for powder type it is shooting <1" after a lengthy breakin.100 rounds of shoot and clean [Eek!]

Anyway I'll be perusing this thread often if you would like me to go over their with some questions!

born again contender, and maybe encore!guy
Matt [Smile]

P.s. he is marketing a solvent he recomends for break-in and powder removal. Powder residue is the enemy! [Eek!]