Canadian 375 barrels

[Leeper]

Not only a special course but years of on the job training. For the first couple of years, a beginner will confine himself to no less than 26". After that, 25" then 24" and so on until, when he feels he can handle it, 22"! That's an exciting day; let me tell you! I've been at it long enough, I can cut a 28" blank right in half. A really old guy, like Sorensen, has gotten to the point he can cut off 22" and end up with a six incher. I can but dream. Regards, Bill.

 

[blargon]

Yeah, but my 375 Ruger partner bailed on me!!

Just kididng, I am in no hurry either!

I want a 22" barrel...

Lebaron has the gun you want, no worries.

The new Hawkeye, but it has a 23" barrel

http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_fall_07/hunting/ruger_rimfire.pdf

 

[SuperCub]

A really old guy, like Sorensen, has gotten to the point he can cut off 22" and end up with a six incher. I can but dream. Regards, Bill.

WOW ........ I didn't realize Dennis was THAT olde.

I better get him to hurry up on the latest project before he buys the farm.



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[Gatehouse]

Not only a special course but years of on the job training. For the first couple of years, a beginner will confine himself to no less than 26". After that, 25" then 24" and so on until, when he feels he can handle it, 22"! That's an exciting day; let me tell you! I've been at it long enough, I can cut a 28" blank right in half. A really old guy, like Sorensen, has gotten to the point he can cut off 22" and end up with a six incher. I can but dream. Regards, Bill.

Awesome...thanks Bill!

 

[bassman]

Wow, found this while researching rebarreling a Ruger Hawkeye...Could this be where all the madness began??

 

[BigUglyMan]

I recently heard that Smith barrels have taken a bit of a turn. Apparently rather than just being Ron making barrels there are a couple of other guys in the shop who don't turn out the consistent kind of work that Ron does. Add to that the fact that Ron is still making barrels himself and the recipe is there for problems. I have an RKS barrel on my ATRS 300WM and it's very nice, but in speaking to Rick it seems there have been lower quality barrels have been coming out of the shop. It's unfortunate, and perhaps it will rectify itself as the new guys get better. But I'm no longer rich so I wouldn't gamble on them.

 

[RockChucker]

If your looking and really in need I do have a spare 375 Bevan King barrel in the rack, stainless steel in a medium magnum contour. It will finish @ 24"

RC

 

[buckbrush]

I recently heard that Smith barrels have taken a bit of a turn. Apparently rather than just being Ron making barrels there are a couple of other guys in the shop who don't turn out the consistent kind of work that Ron does. Add to that the fact that Ron is still making barrels himself and the recipe is there for problems. I have an RKS barrel on my ATRS 300WM and it's very nice, but in speaking to Rick it seems there have been lower quality barrels have been coming out of the shop. It's unfortunate, and perhaps it will rectify itself as the new guys get better. But I'm no longer rich so I wouldn't gamble on them.

I would take this with a grain of salt, Mr. Rick is not known for his truthfulness. It may or may not be an excuse for him using a part time barrel maker out of Red Deer, who has been under Ron's tutelage. A barrel maker who can deliver fast orders is hard to resist for a big time operation like ATRS.

 

[BigUglyMan]

I would take this with a grain of salt, Mr. Rick is not known for his truthfulness. It may or may not be an excuse for him using a part time barrel maker out of Red Deer, who has been under Ron's tutelage. A barrel maker who can deliver fast orders is hard to resist for a big time operation like ATRS.

I've known Rick for about 17 years. I don't doubt his honesty.

 

[mooncoon]

I would suggest people stop trashing the honesty or quality standards of individuals and companies unless they have some very hard facts and figures. I think a person should be on very strong ground before they accuse someone of lying or of producing shoddy merchandise

cheers mooncoon

 

[Lee Enfield]

I recently heard that Smith barrels have taken a bit of a turn. Apparently rather than just being Ron making barrels there are a couple of other guys in the shop who don't turn out the consistent kind of work that Ron does. Add to that the fact that Ron is still making barrels himself and the recipe is there for problems. I have an RKS barrel on my ATRS 300WM and it's very nice, but in speaking to Rick it seems there have been lower quality barrels have been coming out of the shop. It's unfortunate, and perhaps it will rectify itself as the new guys get better. But I'm no longer rich so I wouldn't gamble on them.

Doesn't seem credible to me. I guess I will have to ask Mr smith when I see him next.

 

[blargon]

That and this thread is 8 Yrs old...

 

[BigUglyMan]

That and this thread is 8 Yrs old...

Greatest necropost of all time.

 

[burnt_servo]

it kind of sounds like in this thread a guy can see the start of gates's 375 ruger madness ...... which means we are probably all infected , and it just takes the right cartridge to bring it out .

 

[sgt.rock]

Holy Thread resurrection Batman!!!