NEW BARREL COST

[Webster]

Can a few of you give me a idea what your gunsmiths are currently charging to put a custom barrel on a factory rifle. Without truing the action. Cost of the barrel, machining work and install.

 

[waldo1979]

700 or savage action?

 

[Shynloco]

If I buy and provide the barrel (usually around $340 regardless of the caliber-not including something like a 50 cal) my Gunsmith charges me $100 for machining and installation.

Alex

 

[SHootSTraight22]

Most barrels run about $330-$360.. Add to that $200 for a chamber job... If you want a Cerakote job (paint) you can add another $150-$200...

 

[ridgeway]

And another $100-$150 for a muzzle brake +cost of brake if desired....

 

[Dusty Stevens]

$500-$550 total but most are gonna true your action to be able to do it right at least somewhat

 

[mr45man]

If I buy and provide the barrel (usually around $340 regardless of the caliber-not including something like a 50 cal) my Gunsmith charges me $100 for machining and installation.

Alex

Wow,your a lucky guy.

 

[savagedasher]

$ 200.00 to $ 300.00 depending on where you live. Larry

 

[Ggmac]

$250-$350
Maybe I should just send them to the smith that gets $100 and pocket the diff . Nope . Bet ya he doesn't pay for liability ins . At that price he's not even breaking even on tool wear and tear .

 

[SHootSTraight22]

Now

Most barrels run about $330-$360.. Add to that $200 for a chamber job... If you want a Cerakote job (paint) you can add another $150-$200...

Now this I quoted above is what someone will charge from a smithing shop... If your blessed to know a machine shop and machinist with the same interest as you, you can get it a lot cheaper.. One reason, shipping charges...

 

[savagedasher]

I see you said no action work . So my numbers are close Larry

 

[Shynloco]

Wow,your a lucky guy.

Well thx, but I omitted the fact that I also provide the Reamer.

Alex

 

[Baddog0302]

$500-$550 total but most are gonna true your action to be able to do it right at least somewhat

If it's a Rem. truing is highly recommended, there is a reason Rem. uses a highly viscous ; ie, putty like "lube"/ thread locking compound when they install barrels

 

[Dusty Stevens]

That is only a sealant to keep the bluing salts out else it would rrrreally be corroded after a while

 

[Twoboxer]

Mid January in eastern PA re-barreling et al of 50yr old Rem 700 30-06 with 26" #10 Krieger barrel. (Stock and trigger had already been replaced)

Krieger Barrel, 27" SS #10 - $330
Labor to machine complete, install, test fire - $325
True and Lap Action - $110
Bed - $120
Muzzle Break, Thread Protector, and threading - $225
Oversize recoil lug - $37

 

[6xcshooter]

$400 to do a barrel job + barrel price

 

[Ecomeat]

You guys should move to Australia !! We pay $700-$750 for a barrel, plus $250-$350 for a simple chambering (no trueing involved)
At AUD 1.00 = US $0.72, that's about US$680-00 to US$790-00 to supply and fit.
The next decent sized shipment of Berger 7mm bullets are expected to be around 90 c each......nearly US 65 c each.
We are still trying to understand how the gunpowders made in Australia by ADI, shipped under Dangerous Goods Compliance, and repackaged in the USA can be approx 50% dearer here in Australia.

 

[dkhunt14]

FWIW - if it comes back looking like this, next time pay the smith a little more:

Isn't that for shooting around corners? Matt

 

[JRS]

Search the sites for some of the long time reputable BR gunsmiths. Somewhere in the neighborhood of $200.00 - $250.00, [plus barrel cost] add a few bucks more for a high polish or special finish on the barrel. Lace-up your PF Flyers and run away from the $350.00 + quotes.

 

[OldManTA]

You guys should move to Australia !! We pay $700-$750 for a barrel, plus $250-$350 for a simple chambering (no trueing involved)
At AUD 1.00 = US $0.72, that's about US$680-00 to US$790-00 to supply and fit.
The next decent sized shipment of Berger 7mm bullets are expected to be around 90 c each......nearly US 65 c each.
We are still trying to understand how the gunpowders made in Australia by ADI, shipped under Dangerous Goods Compliance, and repackaged in the USA can be approx 50% dearer here in Australia.

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Tom Alves