Broughton Barrels

[RED40X]

Is someone making Broughton 5C barrels now?

 

[243Lapua]

No. As far as I know Broughton barrels had closed shop. I have a M24 profile Broughton barrel in a 243 Tight Neck that Mike Bryant build years ago. Shoots very small group to this day.

 

[xswanted]

They have closed.

I wish I would have grabbed 2 or 3 of them.

I have a 6x47 Lapua that won’t die. 2600 or so rounds and still shoots as good as it ever has.

 

[rijndael]

I thought some machinist bought the equipment and was moving production to KY?

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I thought some machinist bought the equipment and was moving production to KY?

I heard essentially the same thing but it's been a few years ago now and still crickets. No idea if we'll ever see them again or not. Very good barrels though. I prefer 4 grooves but they shoot just fine ime.

 

[swd]

I love Broughton’s. But even if the new owner ever does get it up and running he may or may not have Harold Broughton’s hands.. Let’s hope for both.

 

[RGRobinett]

The last owner/maker of Broughton Barrels, Tim North, had pretty good hands too . . . RG

 

[swd]

The last owner/maker of Broughton Barrels, Tim North, had pretty good hands too . . . RG

He sure did. I wish the company was still running and in his hands!

 

[Jayman_10x]

Phenomenal barrels. My 260 REM was built on a heavy contour Broughton in 2010, and 2,000+ rounds later it is still a laser, even after multiple exposures to ultra hot and heavy prairie dog fire

 

[CJ6]

I've got a Broughton 5C on one of my 22 rfs.
It's a hummer.

 

[ArtinNC]

I have a Broughton Barrel 6mm that started out 30" now after 3 rechamber it is 24 " and still shoots very good . Wish I had a few more.