IBI Barrels?

Thanks, Jerry. I got a couple of PMs from a local CGN member with a little info about them but as the messages were private (not sure why; positive comments) I won't copy them here.

I don't actually have a barrel project at the moment; I was just curious as it wasn't a name I'd heard of and they're just a few miles away. The CALIBRE article mentioned they'd called in Cliff LaBounty for some advice, so they obviously know the right people to talk to!
 
josquin said:
Thanks, Jerry. I got a couple of PMs from a local CGN member with a little info about them but as the messages were private (not sure why; positive comments) I won't copy them here.

I don't actually have a barrel project at the moment; I was just curious as it wasn't a name I'd heard of and they're just a few miles away. The CALIBRE article mentioned they'd called in Cliff LaBounty for some advice, so they obviously know the right people to talk to!
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They are investing in some very nice tooling and that can only lead to a consistent product. There is always a learning curve in the ART of making barrels... even the old brands still have to adjust for raw material quirks. Just the nature of this monster.

If I can help, please give me a shout.

Jerry
 
Mystic Precision said:
They are investing in some very nice tooling and that can only lead to a consistent product. There is always a learning curve in the ART of making barrels... even the old brands still have to adjust for raw material quirks. Just the nature of this monster.

If I can help, please give me a shout.

Jerry
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Yep- apparently barrel making is part skill and part black art! If I eventually decide to rebarrel the sporterized M-S 6.5 x 54 that I got on the EE many years ago, I'll drop you a line. Someone had already rebarrelled it (replacing the shot-out military barrel, I'd guess) but for some bizarre reason, with a twist that will only stabilize up to 140 gr. bullets rather than the 160 gr that made it famous. (That one has been on my bucket llst for so long that I may need to re-paint the bucket.)
 
I reviewed one (posted on FB Send It page ). Good barrel - was close to the half minute first box of ammo which was very elderly Winchester Ranger Match 168 LEO Only stuff. Ryan Steacy (Longshot) is with them and Ryan would not lend his support to an outfit that wasn't into making good stuff.
 
josquin said:
Yep- apparently barrel making is part skill and part black art! If I eventually decide to rebarrel the sporterized M-S 6.5 x 54 that I got on the EE many years ago, I'll drop you a line. Someone had already rebarrelled it (replacing the shot-out military barrel, I'd guess) but for some bizarre reason, with a twist that will only stabilize up to 140 gr. bullets rather than the 160 gr that made it famous. (That one has been on my bucket llst for so long that I may need to re-paint the bucket.)
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If the barrel is an 8 twist, I would expect the 160gr RN to stabilise.

If slower, then no good.

Neat rifle and a true classic. I looked up the history of the cartridge and got a nice giggle... developed in 1900 by the Greek military with ballistics that are awfully darn close to....

The 6.5 Creedmoor....

Jerry
 
Mystic Precision said:
Neat rifle and a true classic. I looked up the history of the cartridge and got a nice giggle... developed in 1900 by the Greek military with ballistics that are awfully darn close to..

The 6.5 Creedmoor.... Jerry
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LOL "There is nothing new under the sun..." Mine, alas, is a bit of a mongrel. Original military action but restocked aeons ago with a nondescript Bishop(?) stock, and someone engraved and nickelled (?) the trigger guard & floorplate. Not hideous but not my cup of ouzo. Removing that could be a challenge. Can't remember the barrel twist (no name on it) but it certainly won't stabilize 160 gr. Might be 1:14 (??) It's a "project rifle" for when I have nothing else on the planning table...
 
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