W-L is a good choice, so is Shilen, Lilja, Hart, Krieger, Schneider. Depends on what you want it for. Twist rate should be 1-14", some will recommend 1-12" for the 55 gr bullets. You can expect to pay upwards of $275-$325 for one of these.
Posts: 5531 | Location: Minnesota | Registered: 10 July 2002
I would add Pac-Nor to Jim Kobe's list. I haven't tried Walther barrels in a while. I had a couple for a customer about 9 years ago that were some of the worst barrels I've ever seen and they left a bad taste in my mouth. I guess I'll have to give them another try.
quote:Originally posted by John Lewis: I would add Pac-Nor to Jim Kobe's list. I haven't tried Walther barrels in a while. I had a couple for a customer about 9 years ago that were some of the worst barrels I've ever seen and they left a bad taste in my mouth. I guess I'll have to give them another try.
A gunsmith friend had the same opinion until he got some technical advice from L-W on cutting rates and the lubricant to use with their steel (sorry, I can't recall any details). He did what they suggested, and he is now a satisfied return customer.
FWIW,
jpb
Posts: 1006 | Location: northern Sweden | Registered: 22 May 2002
Whats a L-W barrel what info can i get on them??? Have you guys heard of tobbler barrels from Australia, all the Accuracy Internationals use them...any thoughts!!
Posts: 70 | Location: melbourne | Registered: 28 December 2001
jpb - It isn't the machining of them. I've done that for a few customer's over the years. The one's I had problems with were really rough. I borescoped them and was appalled by how bad they were. But as I said, that was a while ago.
