The Accurate Reloading Forums THE ACCURATE RELOADING.COM FORUMS Rifles Custom Built Rifles Integral Barrel MachiningGo | New | Find | Notify | Tools | Reply | |
| Integral Barrel Machining | Login/Join |
| One of Us |
Last October | ||
|
one of us |
That looks sharp. As usual just my $.02 Paul K | |||
|
one of us |
Very nice, lotta time, not many can do that kind of work, like the way the rib tapers. NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS. Shoot & hunt with vintage classics. | |||
|
| One of Us |
Nice job Duane! Sure hope Rich's $500 barrel exhibits this kind of Quality so he can continue to convince how easy that kind of work is  or SR4759 explains how that could all be simply done with an EDM!That is a lot of carving from 1 billet chunk of material! Really like the barrel underlug & front sight ramp & quarter rib incorporation! Can't wait to see the finished project & hear how it shoots! You are a true CRAFTSMAN! m4220 | |||
|
One of Us |
Nice work Duane...I know how many hours I have in the one I done last so I wont ask. I have not done one round with a rib, may have to have a go at it. _____________________ Steve Traxson | |||
|
| One of Us |
Well done and beautiful artistry Duane! Jim | |||
|
| One of Us |
WOW! | |||
|
One of Us |
wow | |||
|
| One of Us |
Do you deny that a wire EDM can save a lot of the manual set up? Cobalt chrome and titanium hip implants have been made that way for decades and the geometry is just as complex and the application much more critical.
| |||
|
One of Us |
Damn good stuff. There is a hell of a lot going on with that barrel. Look forward to the rest. | |||
|
| One of Us |
Super cool! What make/model of machines are you using for that Duane? Just how many hours do you have in that so far, if you don;t mind me asking? | |||
|
| One of Us |
As always a pleasure to look your astistry in metal. Please give a second thought to your brochure. Congratulations. | |||
|
| one of us |
Very cool, Duane. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. | |||
|
| One of Us |
Looks fantastic Duane. Much better than the one I am currently finishing up. I must have missed your post last October, will have to search for that one! Nathaniel Myers Myers Arms LLC nathaniel@myersarms.com www.myersarms.com Follow us on Instagram and YouTube I buy Mauser actions, parts, micrometers, tools, calipers, etc. Specifically looking for pre-WWII Mauser tools. | |||
|
One of Us |
Bullshit modesty. Adam ______________________ Ammo, you always need more. | |||
|
one of us |
I'm not qualified to judge it but I'd love to have it! Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
|
| one of us |
I'm assuming that the barrel is indexed to the action before the machining commences? | |||
|
| One of Us |
I don't think so at all! Duane's barrel is much more complex than the one I have been working on, mine has a integral qtr rib and integral rib, but no integral sling swivel, no integral front sight base, and the detail work is much more in depth than the one I am finishing up. Complexity, combined with the fact I bet I have half again as many hours as Duane makes me say, Damn, someday I hope I can be that good! Duane, I would be interested in reading/hearing how you set up the indexed barrel prior to machining. I have done barrels both ways (cut octagon/thread chamber) vs (thread chamber/cut octagon) but have not decided one way or the other. Both seem to have their advantages and draw backs. Nathaniel Myers Myers Arms LLC nathaniel@myersarms.com www.myersarms.com Follow us on Instagram and YouTube I buy Mauser actions, parts, micrometers, tools, calipers, etc. Specifically looking for pre-WWII Mauser tools. | |||
|
| one of us |
Excellent work from a true Master craftsman. | |||
|
| One of Us |
Mine should start sometime this month. I am hoping (make that praying) mine comes out as well executed as this one Duane did. This is just gorgeous... Rich Edit Note: I find it somewhat odd that some here have the time to post negative comments Re my approach to getting a barrel like this done. I would absolutely love to be able to afford Duane's work. He is not overpriced for the "0ne-of..." work he does. I just don't have the $$$, as a retired/disabled Vietnam Veteran to do so. I need to rathole $$$ for a year to go to Africa hunting. If I may, why don't you all just pick up the phone and call McGowan Barrels and talk to Dan Wynne and price having him make you one? A couple million bucks worth of CNC machinery makes the job a lot easier, even if it does not have the style that having Duane do it does. | |||
|
one of us |
Not for me. CNC, Bridgeport or hacksaw...it would all look pretty much identical. And not "good" identical. ______________________________ "Truth is the daughter of time." Francis Bacon | |||
|
| One of Us |
Rich, You have missed the point! In part 1 Duane was showing his method of making a 1 off custom barrel to mimic the original configuratation seen on fine continental guns of early part of the century with modest common equipment. Then several folks jumped in with comments on how easy this would be to do with CNC & EDM & how much cheaper? Those who know how & have used the type of equipment discussed & offered different opinions knowing that the setup & programing time would exceed the cost Duane spent doing it with conventional equipment & methods. If you still really expect that you are going to receive a barrel configuration any where near what Duane has produced at the price point you have quoted I think you are going to be dissappointed. I expect that we might see something like a staight tapered octagon with a ribbed sighting plane, (BIG DIFFERENCE) in producability. We all understand the part of commishining custom work at a price point that we can afford but then don't argue APPLES & ORANGES! That was the point being made! If your barrel comes back any where near this when you show us your creation then Mr McGowan better be ready for a flood of orders! m4220 | |||
|
| one of us |
I'll bet that it would be cheaper to buy another action to fit.  Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
|
| One of Us |
M, if you have ever seen a round barrel milled to octagon, you would realize it is simple. If it were not, octagon barrels would cost a lot more than they do. It will not likely be as elegant as Duane's. His is a one-of-one. That said, it is a simple set up. I spoke with McGowan's this morning, and they told me that. 1. You just thread and fit the blank to the action with a slight offset. Instead of 12:00 you fit at 12:05. 2. Then you punch mark the action and offset, and mill the 7 other flats. The 8th one is then milled just enough to make the flat top 8th flat. Unless, of course, you want to taper the rib. By not tapering it, you can set mill the rib for your QD Talley rings. Do your load work with a big X scope, like the 36X Leupold scope I use. Once you have the load, then do an island rear. Last, you fit your rear, island or whatever, and put the ramp front. If it is too tall for adjustment, you can simply mill the rib to suit. McGowan cannot compete with Duane. Very few companies or individuals can. They can just do this for guys like me who can barely afford Africa every other year. I must be the only person here who doesn't make seven-figures a year off of investments alone. Middle Class ISS, that's who I am. regards, Rich | |||
|
| One of Us |
Rich, Be grateful for what you have. My yearly GROSS income would not foot the bill to go to africa. I had a McGowen barrel come through the shop. I wouldn't spend my money on one, but it was OK for what it cost. The one that came through did not have a rib though. Duane, Have you milled then threaded and chambered? Was there a reason you did not like this method if you did try it? The last two octagons I threaded, chambered, crowned. Cut between centers with a dog on the chamber end (on the threads) and had good success, but I do not like the dog. Nathaniel Myers Myers Arms LLC nathaniel@myersarms.com www.myersarms.com Follow us on Instagram and YouTube I buy Mauser actions, parts, micrometers, tools, calipers, etc. Specifically looking for pre-WWII Mauser tools. | |||
|
| One of Us |
"Instead of 12:00 you fit at 12:05."???? So Rich with your Quote & looking at my watch, you would have already screwed up this Simple work by over indexing to +30 degrees. Duane said indexed -5 degrees = 355 degrees, to allow for torque to tight & rib top dead center I am sure, with margin to skim the shoulder if needed. M
| |||
|
| One of Us |
I stand corrected. I am sure, after twenty years at it, the folks at McGowan will know how to do it. I'm preoccupied with driving the jag back to St Louis for the weekend. | |||
|
| One of Us |
They don't; I have a friend who ordered one and it took a year to get it and it was the wrong caliber! He sent it back and waited another year and finally got one in the correct caliber but it was way to big, way bigger than his specs. He gave it to me and I milled it down and turned it to half oct, half round. Jim Kobe 10841 Oxborough Ave So Bloomington MN 55437 952.884.6031 Professional member American Custom Gunmakers Guild | |||
|
| one of us |
If you're going to complain about being middle class, you'll get more sympathy if you don't mention your Jag in the same thread. | |||
|
One of Us |
Not to hijack Duane but is your cz bottom metal for the standard 550s as shown on AHR site only available through them? I'd be happy to communicate via PM if you prefer. Thanks | |||
|
| One of Us |
...and for Duane's next trick, see him machine a half-octagon barrel with integral rib, sights, swivel loop, and Mauser action all from a SINGLE PIECE of stock...step right up! That is a real beauty. | |||
|
| One of Us |
Perhaps true of new Jags but old Jags are economically oppressive unless you are qualified to do all the work on your own. | |||
|
One of Us |
Karl Lippard actually does this! http://www.facebook.com/profil...p?id=100001646464847 A.M. Little Bespoke Gunmakers LLC 682-554-0044 Michael08TDK@yahoo.com | |||
|
| One of Us |
DAmnation... | |||
|
| one of us |
Ditto. The stock is almost as supernatural as the metal on that rifle. The finished rifle will have great redeeming social value.  | |||
|
| One of Us |
Have I missed the pic's of Rich's McGowan bbl that was to be cut in May? Been 3 months now & I would have thought Rich would have supplied a pic after all the fuss of explaining how easy it is to make one of these with a couple million dollars worth of CNC machinery & to just call McGowan. m4220 | |||
|
| one of us |
Nice stock with a perfect design Duane..Like it. Last I checked Lothar Walthar charged $1600.00 for a basic half round/half oct. barrel... $500?, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is, but hey lets wait and find out..I'll sure take a few of them at that price if the workmanship is there and they shoot!   Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
|
| One of Us |
m4220, McGowan misread the order, and made it with a quarter-rib instead of FL. They apologized and told me mid-September. Believe me, once Jim Kobe fits the barrel to my Steve Earle Frank Wesson #1 Long Range action it will be posted. It will be a .450-400 Nitro Express 3 1/4 chambering. If you are curious, you can google McGowan's website and contact them about one. Talk to Dan Wynne. Ray, the price estimate is $650 plus the shipping. I also doubt if any game animal can tell the difference between any of the barrels being offered before or after you shoot it. | |||
|
| One of Us |
Rich, Off to a good start? Don't think it took Duane 6 months to complete his custom! Why would you not follow the advise of the Smith that you have chosen to assemble & complete? As evidenced in above quote? Hope this works out for you but I would suggest confirming configuration & price before another mistake is made. m4220 | |||
|
| One of Us |
Fooled with EDM a little. Would you please tell me how it can be done? | |||
|
| Powered by Social Strata | Page 1 2 |
 | Please Wait. Your request is being processed... |
|
The Accurate Reloading Forums THE ACCURATE RELOADING.COM FORUMS Rifles Custom Built Rifles Integral Barrel Machining
Visit our on-line store for AR Memorabilia