Replacement Barrels for Military surplus

James Kain · August 6, 2008, 08:10 PM

Hello gentlemen,
I was wondering if anyone here knew of places to buy parts for surplus rifles? I have a wonderful 6.5x55 swede. But who ever had it before me cut the barrel to 18 1/2". I v never been a fan of short barrels. I m losing more performance in my opinion. Robbing of FPS and less time on lands and groves just means less time to stabilize before exiting the barrel. (these could be argued until blue in the face) If anyone knows of places to get new or surplus parts. That would be a big help! Hope all shoot striate and true.(i sure don't)

DnPRK · August 6, 2008, 08:55 PM

At one time Samco Global Arms in Miami had new surplus barrels for Swedish Mausers.

James Kain · August 6, 2008, 08:56 PM

Outstanding! Do they have a webpage? I ll google them if you do not know of one.

clem · August 6, 2008, 10:03 PM

Try here:

http://www.gunpartscorp.com/

Clemson · August 7, 2008, 08:06 AM

Lothar Walther makes new barrels with the military stepped contour. http://www.lothar-walther.de/html/275.php

They must be installed by a qualified gunsmith.

Clemson

SilentHitz · August 7, 2008, 08:27 AM

Found a barreled action, maybe if you call them they can give you a price on just the barrels...http://www.samcoglobal.com/sm96.html This would save the cost of having a smith fit the barrel.

Clemson · August 7, 2008, 08:35 AM

Installing a used barrel is no guarantee of correct headspace or even barrel timing. Use a gunsmith no matter where the barrel comes from. He/she will remove the old barrel using a proper barrel vise and action wrench, install the new barrel, time the sights to TDC, and ream or trim to correct headspace.

Clemson

August 6, 2008, 08:10 PM	#1
James Kain Member Join Date: July 17, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 83	Replacement Barrels for Military surplus Hello gentlemen, I was wondering if anyone here knew of places to buy parts for surplus rifles? I have a wonderful 6.5x55 swede. But who ever had it before me cut the barrel to 18 1/2". I v never been a fan of short barrels. I m losing more performance in my opinion. Robbing of FPS and less time on lands and groves just means less time to stabilize before exiting the barrel. (these could be argued until blue in the face) If anyone knows of places to get new or surplus parts. That would be a big help! Hope all shoot striate and true.(i sure don't) __________________ They May Mimic, BUT NO ONE ELSE CAN FALLOW! Gilli up, the predictors be a coming. Be it man or beast they are after food, sport, or blood. http://s2.darkpirates.com/c.php?uid=148870

August 6, 2008, 08:56 PM	#3
James Kain Member Join Date: July 17, 2008 Location: Maine Posts: 83	Thanks Outstanding! Do they have a webpage? I ll google them if you do not know of one. __________________ They May Mimic, BUT NO ONE ELSE CAN FALLOW! Gilli up, the predictors be a coming. Be it man or beast they are after food, sport, or blood. http://s2.darkpirates.com/c.php?uid=148870

August 7, 2008, 08:06 AM	#5
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 875	Lothar Walther makes new barrels with the military stepped contour. http://www.lothar-walther.de/html/275.php They must be installed by a qualified gunsmith. Clemson __________________ NRA Endowment Member, NRA Certified Instructor CWP Holder US Army veteran Gunsmith www.boltandbarrel.com

August 7, 2008, 08:35 AM	#7
Clemson Senior Member Join Date: March 9, 2001 Location: Greenwood, SC Posts: 875	Installing a used barrel is no guarantee of correct headspace or even barrel timing. Use a gunsmith no matter where the barrel comes from. He/she will remove the old barrel using a proper barrel vise and action wrench, install the new barrel, time the sights to TDC, and ream or trim to correct headspace. Clemson __________________ NRA Endowment Member, NRA Certified Instructor CWP Holder US Army veteran Gunsmith www.boltandbarrel.com

August 6, 2008, 08:55 PM	#2
DnPRK Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2001 Location: LC, Ca Posts: 1,917	At one time Samco Global Arms in Miami had new surplus barrels for Swedish Mausers.

August 6, 2008, 10:03 PM	#4
clem Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2001 Location: Arizona Territory Posts: 847	Try here: http://www.gunpartscorp.com/

August 7, 2008, 08:27 AM	#6
SilentHitz Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2008 Location: Ms. Posts: 1,984	Found a barreled action, maybe if you call them they can give you a price on just the barrels...http://www.samcoglobal.com/sm96.html This would save the cost of having a smith fit the barrel.