Running Boar barrel profile

[Fast14riot]

Anyone ever use the muzzle weighted running boar profile anymore? It saw some resurgence in the early 2000's among rimfire shooters, but has it ever been used much in centerfire? I have a soft spot for old designs and oddball stuff. My dad had a 10/22 with a running boar barrel, shot well, too.

 

[RabbitSlayer]

Anyone ever use the muzzle weighted running boar profile anymore? It saw some resurgence in the early 2000's among rimfire shooters, but has it ever been used much in centerfire? I have a soft spot for old designs and oddball stuff. My dad had a 10/22 with a running boar barrel, shot well, too.

Please define. I have never heard of such a thing.

 

[WSnyder]

There was a time (at least here in S AZ) they were used in Silhouette shooting. I recall them being referred to as a Donkey D*ck barrel. Early 80's maybe?

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Found these pics on the Internet

 

[C.E.Smith043]

Supposedly it adds weight to the end for better off hand shots but still allows smaller contour to fit the stock???

 

[RabbitSlayer]

Interesting. I bet I would like that for shooting jack rabbits. I like long light nose heavy guns.

 

[vonb]

Looks like a great contour for adding a can to a skinny barrel.

 

[WSnyder]

Looks like a great contour for adding a can to a skinny barrel.

One of the 2nd tier barrel makers is doing just that. Can’t remember which one offhand. Another for suppressor use are the straight/taperless barrels which I think Preferred started offering up first. PVA is also doing them now. I believe they are offered in .680” and .750” diameters.

 

[MClark]

We did some for brakes on skinny barrels

May not look skinny but is a 500 Jeffery.