Smith suggestion for 30BR Barrel please

[TommyD11730]

I'm looking to get a 30BR barrel for my Origin action. Seems many smiths don't own a reamer for that caliber.
So if you have a 30BR what brand barrel did you go with and who's your smith?

Thanks!

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[gunsandgunsmithing]

Lots of good smiths out there but there are also lots of different reamers. I'd ask about THEIR reamer(s) and make sure you get what you want there. Talking to Randy Robinett is never a bad idea about reamers for a 30 BR.
As for barrels...lots of good bbls out there too. 17-18 twist works good with most bullets being used for br work.
I hear ABC is near ready to make bbls again and his bbls are phenomenal imho. Can't usually go wrong with a Brux, Kreiger,Bartlien etc either. We are blessed with good bbls and actions but for the most part...long lead times right now too.

 

[DeerHunter82]

Krieger barrel on mine. 17 twist.

 

[TommyD11730]

Krieger barrel on mine. 17 twist.

Ok, who was your Smith?

Thanks!

 

[DeerHunter82]

He’s not building anymore. But lots of good ones out there. I actually coincidentally got reamer advice from Randy robinett just like was previously suggested in the above post. Ordered the reamer from Kiff at PTG and gave it to my smith.

 

[TommyD11730]

He’s not building anymore. But lots of good ones out there.

I hear that alot. The gentleman I was going to use dosent own a 30BR reamer. "Not much call for it" I was told.
My fear is using someone who isn't familiar with the caliber.

 

[P1ZombieKiller]

not sure what part of NY you are from, but give @Preacher a shout.
He has done a couple of barrels for me and all were superb.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

I hear that alot. The gentleman I was going to use dosent own a 30BR reamer. "Not much call for it" I was told.
My fear is using someone who isn't familiar with the caliber.

That's what I was gonna say. If he doesn't see much call for a 30BR reamer, he may well not do a lot of BR level work. Even the hard core ppc/group smiths do a lot of 30BR's...in most cases, but not all maybe. Is it a new action or do you currently have a bbl on it in a different chambering?

 

[LVLAaron]

Origins can do a prefit right? I have a Robinett reamer.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

Origins can do a prefit right? I have a Robinett reamer.

Not all "Robinette reamers" are Robinett reamers. Yours may well be but that's why I posted what I did above.

 

[SVT_Tactical]

None better than Zack at Old Dominion Custom Rifles, that's my opinion but shared by many. Hes chambered multiple record setting 30BRs. He goes my @WSMNUT on here. He has put a shouldered barrel on an orgin for me.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

None better than Zack at Old Dominion Custom Rifles, that's my opinion but shared by many. Hes chambered multiple record setting 30BRs. He goes my @WSMNUT on here. He has put a shouldered barrel on an orgin for me.

He's a good guy too

 

[Bill Norris]

He's a good guy too

Zack is top shelf no doubts. Best builder I have found bar-none.

 

[17VLD]

Ronnie Long in SC is definitely familiar with the 30BR. He is building very accurate rifles again, unfortunately he is getting pretty well back logged, someone must have a big mouth .I would definitely recommend at the very least a phone call to him. He has an absolute wealth of knowledge on the 30BR.
Matt

 

[DaWhit]

Alex Wheeler did a 30 BR for a club member, of his custom guns, the Wheeler barreled chamber was the smoothest, and it shoots!

Imagine Kelbly does 30’s.

 

[AlNyhus]

To add to the list of good ones:

Bryant Custom Rifles | World Record Precision Rifles and Gunsmithing

Mike Byrant - building and gunsmithing precision rifles, benchrest rifles, varmint rifles, hunting and tactical rifles for over 37 years.

bryantcustom.com

Mike does top shelf work in a timely manner.

And also Mike Ezell @gunsandgunsmithing

 

[urbanrifleman]

One of my customers volunteered to test my Wilson 10 twist in 30br. Not for benchrest competition, but I bet it still shoots pretty darn good. We will see.

Making Origin shouldered prefits is pretty straightforward. I was pretty amazed to find out how simple it was once I had the fixtures to measure.

These are Kelbly thread. But same thing. These are within 2 tenths of headspace.

 

[gunsandgunsmithing]

One of my customers volunteered to test my Wilson 10 twist in 30br. Not for benchrest competition, but I bet it still shoots pretty darn good. We will see.

Making Origin shouldered prefits is pretty straightforward. I was pretty amazed to find out how simple it was once I had the fixtures to measure.

These are Kelbly thread. But same thing. These are within 2 tenths of headspace.

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Which Kelbly do those fit. Doesn't look familiar to me.

 

[AlNyhus]

Which Kelbly do those fit. Doesn't look familiar to me.

Mike, it looks like the .692 head space Atlas flat bolt. -Al

 

[urbanrifleman]

30 br is one the easiest chambers I've ever cut. Probably only second to 308.