Where do you purchase rifle barrels?

Bowhunter57 · July 14, 2013, 07:11 AM

I'm interested in the purchase of a barrel in .25 caliber, to switch out my 22" sporter barrel on my .25-06 Stevens. I prefer a tactical or varmint weight and 24" or 26" in length.

Thank you, Bowhunter57

PawPaw · July 14, 2013, 07:54 AM

Lots of places. Google is your friend here.

McGowen, Pac-Nor, Criterion, Douglas, Shilen, Brux all make pre-fit barrels for Savage rifles. There are others I've probably forgotten off the top of my head. You'll probably have plenty to think about before you make your order, as there are tons of options to consider.

Heck, even Midway USA sells Savage pre-fits. Go ahead and order another barrel nut, amd make sure that you get a good recoil lug. While you've got the barrel off, you might as well install a flat lug.

Sharp Shooter Supply is an outfit that Savage guys know. He sells Brux and Douglas barrels, and is probably a good place to start.

ndking1126 · July 14, 2013, 01:07 PM

I'm going to switch out one of my barrels and am going with McGowen. You can buy them directly from their website or savage-barrels.com

More expensive, but comes with a better reputation would be a Shilen. You can order from their wesbite.

Look up Jim at Northland Shooters Supply. He sells on savageshooters.com and often has barrels in stock from good manufacturers.

taylorce1 · July 14, 2013, 02:15 PM

In stock and ready to ship:

Quote:

Shilen 26" - Stainless Select Match - Small Shank - Varmint - 25-06 - 10 Twist - $339.00

Contact Information for NSS:
E-mail - [email protected] (that is Q.com not G.com)
Phone - 763/682-4296 - BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME
Fax - 763/682-6098
Mailing address:
PO Box 333
Buffalo, MN 55313

Thanks in advance for everyone's patience.

Jim Briggs
NSS

std7mag · July 14, 2013, 03:55 PM

I have been considering a Hart barrel. However I have heard no input from anyone. Good bad or otherwise.

Brian Pfleuger · July 14, 2013, 04:27 PM

I have a McGowen barrel, purchased directly from McGowen. I am very happy with the barrel and their delivery time was faster than the initial estimate.

My only point of concern was that the communication by email was slightly lacking. The guy was very helpful, for the most part, but some of his replies seemed a bit like he was annoyed and he contradicted himself about when the payment had to be made. I was initially told that I had to pre-pay because I was ordering a "Custom" barrel but when I hadn't been charged I called (or emailed, don't remember) to inquire, just to make sure that the ordered was in process. He told me I didn't have to pre-pay because I was ordering a Savage pre-fit barrel.

Overall, I would certainly do business with them again and plan to in the not too distant future.

tahunua001 · July 14, 2013, 05:50 PM

where do I buy my barrels?
in places that still have the rest of the gun attached

Mobuck · July 14, 2013, 10:04 PM

Depends on how much you want to spend. I swapped a Savage factory 30/06 barrel for an A&B sporter 24" from Midway. That A&B barrel gives under 1" groups with at least one factory load and also with my favorite 100 grain handload.

ripnbst · July 14, 2013, 11:14 PM

Hart also makes barrels.

Geezerbiker · July 15, 2013, 04:29 AM

Kreiger barrels also have a very good reputation and they're one of the few that use cut rather than button rifling...

Tony

Jim Watson · July 15, 2013, 08:52 AM

Hart and Krieger are first class barrels, no doubt.
But do they make Savage barrels?
The great attraction of a Savage is that barrel replacement is a reasonable DIY. You can buy the nut wrench and headspace gauge and even a barrel vise for less than what a gunsmith would charge to do a Remington or Winchester.

PacNor, Shilen, and McGowen make ready to run Savage barrels. I think Lothar Walther does, too. SSS turns and threads Douglas blanks to fit.

tobnpr · July 15, 2013, 08:59 AM

What quality/accuracy/$$ (all related) are you looking to spend?
If 3/4 minute or so is accurate enough for you, I've been happy with that level of accuracy for the $$ from a Shaw barrel- and good CS from Gun Shack.

taylorce1 · July 15, 2013, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jim Watson

Hart and Krieger are first class barrels, no doubt.
But do they make Savage barrels?

Yes they do, Krieger lists it as an "accepted receiver" and Hart just list "Standard bolt actions". I don't know a barrel manufacturer that won't thread a barrel for Savage 10/110 receiver. They would be stupid not to as popular as Savage rifles have become.

Jim Watson · July 15, 2013, 09:37 AM

From Krieger's www: "PLESE NOTE: Krieger Barrels, Inc. does not offer any pre-fit or drop in barrels for any bolt action rifles."
When they say "accepted" they mean: "When sending a bolt action receiver for fitting, ONLY send your receiver, barrel (if we are copying a contour), bolt, recoil lug, and barrel nut (Savage) as applicable."

From Hart's www: "We do not offer pre-threaded barrels, as we believe that a good barrel is only part of the process of building up a high quality custom rifle."

I guess two of the leading barrel makers are stupid. I could probably find some other dummies, too.

Brian Pfleuger · July 15, 2013, 09:48 AM

Doesn't say they don't make Savage barrels. It says they don't make them "drop-in" or "pre-fit"... In other words, they won't just mail you a threaded barrel.

taylorce1 · July 15, 2013, 01:02 PM

Exactly, you never said pre-fit barrels in your post. Plus the OP never stated he wanted a pre-fit barrel. Pre-fits from some places are just easier because you don't have to wait if they have them in stock, but if they aren't the barrel maker you want then you may have to wait.

Jim Watson · July 15, 2013, 01:35 PM

That's true, I was imprecise. All the OP said was he wanted a .25 barrel to "switch out" on his Stevens. So he can send his rifle to Hart with $700 and they will put a new barrel on it. Or they will sell him a blank for $315 and the threading, chambering, and fitting can be his problem.

Or, for $345, a Shilen can be ready to screw in and shoot.

My PacNor was that or not much more, in finished state.
A friend had one like it and his next barrel was gunsmith installed a la Remington with a shoulder up against the recoil lug and no nut. No user interchangeability, but maybe a bit more accurate... for a Master class shooter.

old roper · July 15, 2013, 06:38 PM

Kreiger other company Criterion Barrels makes Savage barrels

stubbicatt · July 16, 2013, 10:41 AM

I recommend Bruno Shooter's Supply in Arizona. He carries a selection of barrels and actions to fit YOUR needs. And he knows what he is talking about too. Plus he can install the barrel on your action, and true it up if necessary.

July 14, 2013, 07:11 AM	#1
Bowhunter57 Senior Member Join Date: July 23, 2002 Location: N.W. Ohio Posts: 301	Where do you purchase rifle barrels? I'm interested in the purchase of a barrel in .25 caliber, to switch out my 22" sporter barrel on my .25-06 Stevens. I prefer a tactical or varmint weight and 24" or 26" in length. Thank you, Bowhunter57 __________________ If God didn't want us to eat animals, he wouldn't have made them out of meat.

July 14, 2013, 07:54 AM	#2
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 3,137	Lots of places. Google is your friend here. McGowen, Pac-Nor, Criterion, Douglas, Shilen, Brux all make pre-fit barrels for Savage rifles. There are others I've probably forgotten off the top of my head. You'll probably have plenty to think about before you make your order, as there are tons of options to consider. Heck, even Midway USA sells Savage pre-fits. Go ahead and order another barrel nut, amd make sure that you get a good recoil lug. While you've got the barrel off, you might as well install a flat lug. Sharp Shooter Supply is an outfit that Savage guys know. He sells Brux and Douglas barrels, and is probably a good place to start. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

July 14, 2013, 04:27 PM	#6
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	I have a McGowen barrel, purchased directly from McGowen. I am very happy with the barrel and their delivery time was faster than the initial estimate. My only point of concern was that the communication by email was slightly lacking. The guy was very helpful, for the most part, but some of his replies seemed a bit like he was annoyed and he contradicted himself about when the payment had to be made. I was initially told that I had to pre-pay because I was ordering a "Custom" barrel but when I hadn't been charged I called (or emailed, don't remember) to inquire, just to make sure that the ordered was in process. He told me I didn't have to pre-pay because I was ordering a Savage pre-fit barrel. Overall, I would certainly do business with them again and plan to in the not too distant future. __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

July 14, 2013, 05:50 PM	#7
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	where do I buy my barrels? in places that still have the rest of the gun attached __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

July 15, 2013, 08:59 AM	#12
tobnpr Senior Member Join Date: August 1, 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Posts: 4,556	What quality/accuracy/$$ (all related) are you looking to spend? If 3/4 minute or so is accurate enough for you, I've been happy with that level of accuracy for the $$ from a Shaw barrel- and good CS from Gun Shack. __________________ Remington 700/Savage Rebarreling /Action Blueprinting 07 FFL /Mosin-Nagant Custom Shop/Bent Bolts Genuine Cerakote Applicator www.biggorillagunworks.com

July 14, 2013, 01:07 PM	#3
ndking1126 Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2008 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 1,932	I'm going to switch out one of my barrels and am going with McGowen. You can buy them directly from their website or savage-barrels.com More expensive, but comes with a better reputation would be a Shilen. You can order from their wesbite. Look up Jim at Northland Shooters Supply. He sells on savageshooters.com and often has barrels in stock from good manufacturers.

July 14, 2013, 03:55 PM	#5
std7mag Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2013 Location: Central Taxylvania.. Posts: 3,609	I have been considering a Hart barrel. However I have heard no input from anyone. Good bad or otherwise.

July 14, 2013, 10:04 PM	#8
Mobuck Junior member Join Date: February 2, 2010 Posts: 6,846	Depends on how much you want to spend. I swapped a Savage factory 30/06 barrel for an A&B sporter 24" from Midway. That A&B barrel gives under 1" groups with at least one factory load and also with my favorite 100 grain handload.

July 14, 2013, 11:14 PM	#9
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Hart also makes barrels.

July 15, 2013, 04:29 AM	#10
Geezerbiker Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Willamina, OR Posts: 1,908	Kreiger barrels also have a very good reputation and they're one of the few that use cut rather than button rifling... Tony

July 15, 2013, 08:52 AM	#11
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	Hart and Krieger are first class barrels, no doubt. But do they make Savage barrels? The great attraction of a Savage is that barrel replacement is a reasonable DIY. You can buy the nut wrench and headspace gauge and even a barrel vise for less than what a gunsmith would charge to do a Remington or Winchester. PacNor, Shilen, and McGowen make ready to run Savage barrels. I think Lothar Walther does, too. SSS turns and threads Douglas blanks to fit.

July 15, 2013, 09:37 AM	#14
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	From Krieger's www: "PLESE NOTE: Krieger Barrels, Inc. does not offer any pre-fit or drop in barrels for any bolt action rifles." When they say "accepted" they mean: "When sending a bolt action receiver for fitting, ONLY send your receiver, barrel (if we are copying a contour), bolt, recoil lug, and barrel nut (Savage) as applicable." From Hart's www: "We do not offer pre-threaded barrels, as we believe that a good barrel is only part of the process of building up a high quality custom rifle." I guess two of the leading barrel makers are stupid. I could probably find some other dummies, too.

July 15, 2013, 09:48 AM	#15
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Doesn't say they don't make Savage barrels. It says they don't make them "drop-in" or "pre-fit"... In other words, they won't just mail you a threaded barrel.

July 15, 2013, 01:02 PM	#16
taylorce1 Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2005 Location: On the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 8,242	Exactly, you never said pre-fit barrels in your post. Plus the OP never stated he wanted a pre-fit barrel. Pre-fits from some places are just easier because you don't have to wait if they have them in stock, but if they aren't the barrel maker you want then you may have to wait. __________________ NRA Life Member

July 15, 2013, 01:35 PM	#17
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	That's true, I was imprecise. All the OP said was he wanted a .25 barrel to "switch out" on his Stevens. So he can send his rifle to Hart with $700 and they will put a new barrel on it. Or they will sell him a blank for $315 and the threading, chambering, and fitting can be his problem. Or, for $345, a Shilen can be ready to screw in and shoot. My PacNor was that or not much more, in finished state. A friend had one like it and his next barrel was gunsmith installed a la Remington with a shoulder up against the recoil lug and no nut. No user interchangeability, but maybe a bit more accurate... for a Master class shooter.

July 15, 2013, 06:38 PM	#18
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,155	Kreiger other company Criterion Barrels makes Savage barrels __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

July 16, 2013, 10:41 AM	#19
stubbicatt Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Posts: 1,707	Brunos Shooter Supply I recommend Bruno Shooter's Supply in Arizona. He carries a selection of barrels and actions to fit YOUR needs. And he knows what he is talking about too. Plus he can install the barrel on your action, and true it up if necessary.

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