JC Barrels...yay or nay?

[tiriaq]

My first JC barrel is a .308 light Palma contour. It has only 68 rounds through it so far.
After getting the R700 set up and zeroed, I fired 9 5-shot groups using ammunition loaded with 155gr SMKs which I had on hand. Loads assembled for another rifle.
All 9 consecutive groups were sub-minute.

 

[Superglide]

Have one, love it, would get another. Great to see another Canadian company!

 

[gunlover03]

No issues with JC Barrels
Rest assure you will be getting a great barrel.

 

[Ruger007]

Has anyone got a barrel from JC lately? Curious that what your wait time was.

 

[Techball]

10-12 weeks was the forecast I got for my order at the end of June.

 

[Ruger007]

Sitting at 9 months now.

 

[Techball]

So the forecast is not accurate? Or is your order something more exotic?

 

[Ruger007]

Nothing special really. But would be nice if he gave a more accurate time frame.
Will be worth the wait. But just not sure if I will have before hunting season.

 

[laker415]

10-12 weeks was the forecast I got for my order at the end of June.

LoL, that actually means 6 months. He makes great barrels but his time estimates are awful. First barrel he made for me he said 6-8 weeks. It was 7 months. Second one was 12-14 weeks and it was 5 months

 

[Hammer500]

I ordered mine on November 18th and got it April 30th. It is on my wife's 6BR and it shoots amazing. I would definitely order another, just have to plan ahead.

 

[Techball]

Thanks for the heads up, I guess that will be in time for next years f class shoots so I can’t complain.

 

[joehunt]

Ever single JC barrel I’ve had in my lathe has been very straight. I can’t say the same about most others.
The wait time is long. But you will be getting a top notch barrel.
Joe

 

[crowellsr]

Ever single JC barrel I’ve had in my lathe has been very straight. I can’t say the same about most others.
The wait time is long. But you will be getting a top notch barrel.
Joe

He actually rejected the first barrel that he made for me as it developed a very slight warp, he said it would shoot fine but wasn't up to his standards. He has since cut about 6 inches off of that barrel and is shooting it himself as a practice gun. He's definitely on top of his quality control.

 

[Ruger007]

Finally got a response from him. Said another couple weeks. I would rather have quality than a rushed job. I think the word has gotten out and he is just plain old busy.

 

[LittleBoyLefty]

My only JC shoots pretty well, with minimal load development.

100M range. 1 cm target grid.

But my buddy's 'indentical' barrel- ordered at the same time, chambered for the same cartridge, spun on by the same smith- has been sort of inconsistent. Not sure why. I think we will try KS next time.

 

[Tarrantula]

Yay

 

[laker415]

Finally got a response from him. Said another couple weeks. I would rather have quality than a rushed job. I think the word has gotten out and he is just plain old busy.

Don't bank on a couple weeks. Usually means another month or 2

 

[remington jim]

Don't bank on a couple weeks. Usually means another month or 2

Well Aren't you just the Pessimist RJ

 

[laker415]

Well Aren't you just the Pessimist RJ

Not at all, just speaking from previous experience. I got excited towards the end of each lead time as he stated 1 or 2 more weeks. 2 months later I got my invoice. Just don't want guys who are needing their barrel to be surprised.

This also won't stop me from buying more barrels.

 

[remington jim]

Not at all, just speaking from previous experience. I got excited towards the end of each lead time as he stated 1 or 2 more weeks. 2 months later I got my invoice. Just don't want guys who are needing their barrel to be surprised.

This also won't stop me from buying more barrels.

All Good Bud ! RJ