Hastings Wadlock Auto 5 Barrels

[rwn390]

Hi all, I have been looking for either a 26” invector or invector plus barrel for a Light 12 but as you all know, they are not commonly available and when they are found, they are crazy expensive. I was wondering if any of you have experience with Hastings wadlock vent rib barrels. Are they appreciably heavier than the Browning interchangeable choke barrels? I see that Tradeex has them (28”) for $400 and was wondering if they are worth it? Bill

 

[Blackduck642]

They have an almost matte like finish and do not include any choke tubes. Both negatives to me!

 

[shackleford]

Considering a new browning BPS barrel is $300+ and new Browning Silver barrels are $500+ I say they are priced accordingly.

 

[leveractionjunkie]

I’d agree with shackleford plus they give you steel ability and choke swapping ability.

 

[SHELL SHUCKER]

Yep, they're worth it. The Hastings (Verney-Carron made) barrels are very well made and perform as advertised. I reckon the weight of the new tube would be close to the Browning ones.

The one I got fer my 870 (Gracias Tradeex.) has a similar wall thickness but is made from better alloy steel.

 

[struff55]

I have been using Hastings bbl's on 2 model 12 winchesters since 1990 know makes a better shotgun bbl then they do bore die mentions are even and the bore is concentric from chamber to muzzle