Barrel re-contour recommendations

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13 July 2006, 06:40

Huntr 30-06

Barrel re-contour recommendations

Hello,
Can anyone recommend a gunsmith to re-contour a barrel?

Thanks in advance!

13 July 2006, 07:27

22WRF

Do a search a few weeks back and see the thread on recontouring barrels. Quite a bit of controversy as to whether it should even be done. From what I got out of it most gunsmiths don't like to do it because of the risk of losing accuracy.

If memory serves me correctly, Malm had quite a bit to say about it. Maybe he might be one to ask if he would do it for you. He posts here.

14 July 2006, 16:25

Terry Blauwkamp

I agree with 22WRF, you risk accuracy.

Better to get a new one, it will cost about the same.

14 July 2006, 19:46

Pegleg

Lilja Rifle Barrels has a contour lathe and just might cut a new contour for you. Has been offered to me by Lilja before but Dan is a friend. Give it a try.

14 July 2006, 19:52

jeffeosso

you can try
bauska barrels

jeffe

opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club

Information on Ammoguide about
the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR
What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR.
476AR,
http://www.weaponsmith.com

14 July 2006, 20:32

ramrod340

I had a Ruger MKII 338mag recontoured. Accuracy was about the same before and after. 1.25-1.5MOA Mine was a stainless and the cost was less than $100.

I'm sure there is plenty of success and failure history.

14 July 2006, 20:39

vapodog

quote:
Originally posted by ramrod340:
I had a Ruger MKII 338mag recontoured. Accuracy was about the same before and after. 1.25-1.5MOA Mine was a stainless and the cost was less than $100.

I'm sure there is plenty of success and failure history.

Would you let us know who did it.....some apparantly need the service.

BTW....the accuracy thing is another sky is falling thing.....you can also loose the barrel in the UPS (shipping)...that wouldn't stop me from shipping..... I've yet to read a single post where someone said that his accuracy went to pot because of recontouring.

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14 July 2006, 20:42

malm

quote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
Do a search a few weeks back and see the thread on recontouring barrels. Quite a bit of controversy as to whether it should even be done. From what I got out of it most gunsmiths don't like to do it because of the risk of losing accuracy.

If memory serves me correctly, Malm had quite a bit to say about it. Maybe he might be one to ask if he would do it for you. He posts here.

Some of the top barrel manufactures had something to say as well. I've seen my share of success's and failures. The object in my shop is to make money, not lose it, so with that, I only bet on sure things these days. If I want to roll the dice, I have only to travel west for a little over an hour to get some action.

15 July 2006, 00:03

ramrod340

quote:
Would you let us know who did it.....some apparantly need the service.

Well the place that did it is located on the NE side of Houston. They are known for their super light rifles. They recontoured my barrel and I had no trouble. I will not give out their names becaused the last thing they did they messed up. I was having a brand new barreled action shortened 2" They scratched it. (yes those things happen) But instead of saying anything they tried to hide it. Then when I caught it they said some people are just never satisfied. They will get no more of my metal business and I can't refer them.

15 July 2006, 00:06

22WRF

quote:
Originally posted by malm:
quote:
Originally posted by 22WRF:
Do a search a few weeks back and see the thread on recontouring barrels. Quite a bit of controversy as to whether it should even be done. From what I got out of it most gunsmiths don't like to do it because of the risk of losing accuracy.

If memory serves me correctly, Malm had quite a bit to say about it. Maybe he might be one to ask if he would do it for you. He posts here.

Some of the top barrel manufactures had something to say as well. I've seen my share of success's and failures. The object in my shop is to make money, not lose it, so with that, I only bet on sure things these days. If I want to roll the dice, I have only to travel west for a little over an hour to get some action.

And what kind of action would that be, Malm.

15 July 2006, 00:08

22WRF

quote:
Originally posted by ramrod340:
quote:
Would you let us know who did it.....some apparantly need the service.

Well the place that did it is located on the NE side of Houston. They are known for their super light rifles. They recontoured my barrel and I had no trouble. I will not give out their names becaused the last thing they did they messed up. I was having a brand new barreled action shortened 2" They scratched it. (yes those things happen) But instead of saying anything they tried to hide it. Then when I caught it they said some people are just never satisfied. They will get no more of my metal business and I can't refer them.

Ramrod

You can refer them with a caveat. Inquiring minds want to know.

15 July 2006, 00:09

malm

It's Nevada! What happens in Nevada stays in Nevada, or, something like that.

15 July 2006, 01:07

ramrod340

quote:
You can refer them with a caveat. Inquiring minds want to know.

The shop that did it was Match Grade Arms in Houston. As I said they recontoured and shortened my Ruger stainless barrel and I had no trouble nor change in accuracy. It was 5-6 years ago and the fee was less than $100. As I stated due to other trouble I've had I will no longer use them nor will I recommend them.