09 June 2005, 17:25
tlp335Need a barrel reblued
I need to have a T/C encore barrel reblued. Any suggestions. There is no one locally I trust to do it.
Thanks
09 June 2005, 19:14
new_guyDoug Turnbull for rust blueing.
http://www.turnbullrestoration.comOn a simple piece like that, i wouldn't expect it to cost much more than a hot-blue job, and it would be a lot more durable and better looking too.
10 June 2005, 01:13
AtkinsonAny gunsmith worth his salt can blue a TC barrel for about $20 to $50...I wouldn't suggest Doug Turnbull on a TC barrel New Guy, unless I was doing a high dollar custom rifle where an expensive rust blue job is warranted..Just my opine, he is very expensive...
12 June 2005, 17:54
tlp335Spencer,
I am in NJ. I ended up sending back to David Van Horn, who made the barrel. I had it fluted by OTT who did an amazing job! I was just going to paint the flutes with some alumahide, but it is such a nice barrel and such a cool caliber (257-444AI) I just figure it need a proper re-bluing job.
Thanks for all the advice!