Weatherby Vanguard metric ?

[Ironworker]

Wanted to have local gunsmith install a new bbl on my Weatherby Vanguard . He said " That the threads are metric and his two lathes aren't equipped for metric " So can anyone suggest a gunsmith who can install a bbl ? I looked at Pac-nor they have "Pre fit" bbls for my rifle . Anyone have experience with those ?

 

[BigBlueandGoldie]

Mark Gordon with Short Action Customs turns out nice Howa's. You wont find finer work.

 

[Ironworker]

HolySh---- Contacted that gunsmith for a barrel job they want $1200 bucks !

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Thats funny

 

[mac86951]

Maybe the quote was metric too... I'm doing the same search, I'll let you know who I find.

 

[Ironworker]

No doubt he does great work,but someone else rated highly quotes nearly 1/2 that price .

 

[mac86951]

As I understand it, there is more work on the howas to get the barrel off too. Can you send it to Krieger?

 

[Ironworker]

I suppose I could but they'd have it for months

 

[BigBlueandGoldie]

HolySh---- Contacted that gunsmith for a barrel job they want $1200 bucks !

Damn.....that's a little over the top. What are you looking to have done to the barrel besides chambering?

 

[earlcurtis67]

Hart rifles would be my pick but they told me it would be a 10-11 month wait, Spencer rifle barrels had a much shorter wait but can't remember. Both companys were very helpfull and paitient.

 

[wwbrown]

I have taken the barrels off of a few Howa 1500's (the same gin as the Vanguard) and always cut a relief on the barrel just in front of the receiver, then the barrel comes off very easily.

The Howas make a great base for building a very accurate rifle without breaking the bank.

 

[Ironworker]

HolySh---- Contacted that gunsmith for a barrel job they want $1200 bucks !

Damn.....that's a little over the top. What are you looking to have done to the barrel besides chambering?

I just want a 24" #4 contour bbl with a 8" rifling twist .

 

[msalm]

I've done a fair number of Howa's, I can't see where $1200 comes from at all. The barrels are on tight yes, but with the flat bottom action you can break em loose pretty easily. Takes a healthy whack with a brass bar for the impact, or part it at the shoulder as mentioned earlier. $225 for the install + blank price is all I've charged and it's a quick easy job.

 

[Concha]

Pac nor can produce high quality stuff. However you will need a smith to throat if you are shooting something special.

 

[LJPeter]

Took a barrel off a new Howa today with less effort than most Remington's.
Just had to try it before cutting a relief groove, must have been a early Christmas gift.

Pete

 

[stacy]

THOSE ACTION WORK WELL I DONE A FEW MYSELF WITH GREAT RESULTS!!

 

[MClark]

If a lathe is geared to do metric there should be no extra charge. Our lathe it is open the side cover and pop it to the other gear. And put a big piece of tape saying "METRIC!" on the front of lathe so you don't hate yourself on the next barrel.

Mark