Looking for a Gunsmith to Re-Line .22LR Stevens Favourite Barrels

[Nabs]

Hello

I recently acquired two Stevens Favourite/Marksman take down rifles in 22 Long Rifle. Exteriors are in good condition, but sadly the bores were ridden hard and put away wet, are pitted and scratched/worn. The extractor is also sticking on one rifle.

I am looking for a few quotes from some gunsmiths to do a re-lining job (or otherwise clean and re-rifle the bore - I believe re-lining is the best way to go?).

These rifles are very old school cool. I am willing to pay for the appropriate amount of time/effort/materials to do a good job. I believe in fair pay for good work. Don't worry about "sticker shock".

Please feel free to message me or reply here if you can do this work, or know someone who can. If you can do the work, please give me a quote. I can provide pictures to emails or text to numbers.

Doesn't matter where in Canada you are, but I can drop off if in the Toronto, Ontario area or nearby-ish.

Thank you kindly
Nabs

 

[Nabs]

Hmmm.... Anyone?

 

[bearhunter]

There are several that post regularly on this site, such as "tiriaq" and "guntech"

They likely aren't replying because you will suffer from sticker shock.

 

[trevj]

And I'll point out that your criteria of " so it won't come loose even with high power hunting .22 rounds", is a red flag to the effect that the Favorite isn't a strong action to begin with, and is prone to shoot loose with anything more lively than standard velocity ammo.

So, it may be that they are not replying, due to your expectations of incompetence (a liner should not shoot loose in any case) or it may be that you want the barrels done, but have not looked at the rest of the system. Dunno. If I had a shingle out, it sounds like the kind of job the guy up the road would be better off having...

 

[marshall]

One fellow I know , has no blanks, and can't get them, He would turn down old good cooey barrels for high end 22's
Price wise, I don't think it is cost effective.

 

[billdick]

One fellow I know , has no blanks, and can't get them, He would turn down old good cooey barrels for high end 22's
Price wise, I don't think it is cost effective.

I have sold old cooey's to your guy and he puts in a crazy amount of time doing what he's doing. He's in Waldeck?

 

[guntech]

In the past I did a lot of rim fire liners... then the cost of a liner went all to hell for several years... they are back down to a reasonable price again.

I would expect it will run you about $250 and up to have one sleeve installed nicely. They can be epoxied in place but Loctite is much easier and less messy.

Finding someone is your problem...

 

[Nabs]

I appreciate your opinion. I guess I am just so used to hearing "Oh, yeah, I know that guy. Charged me through the nose, did a crap job." However, many of these comments, in my opinion, stem from people expecting to pay as little as possible for miracle work. Uh uh. Doesn't work that way. I believe in paying honestly for good work.

As for cost effective.... well, I'm willing to pay. The point of a quote, is to let me know what you need to charge, for the work you do.

 

[skwerl]

Hey Nabs , Favorites are my Favorite and only saying
unless these rifles have a sentimental value to you
the diminishing marginal returns may not be worth the price.

There are plenty Favorites out there that are in good ''nic''
for a reasonable price.

 

[marshall]

I have sold old cooey's to your guy and he puts in a crazy amount of time doing what he's doing. He's in Waldeck?

No , A bit west . Havn't seen him for a year or to, I missed the last couple of shows. Dale.

 

[slug]

It's rather easy to reline a .22 with a proper drill bit. I have one and have done it, but you will still have the telltale ring at the muzzle.
I have also turned down an Anschutz barrel for a liner and it wasn't fun.

I have read on the forum that under Trump, the export rules were relaxed and you could buy them easily now.
However, I sold my last liners a couple of years back, and haven't done it since.

 

[tiriaq]

Invisible at the muzzle requires that the drill is run through from the breech and stopped just before the drill breaks out. The drilled bore is coned from the inside, leaving a hole just over groove diameter. The liner muzzle is finished to match. When installed, the liner is just about invisible from the muzzle. Taking the time and making the effort to do this might be appropriate if the barrel being lined is from a seriously collectable piece.
Generally, lining .22 rifles is pretty straightforward. Liner costs under $100, couple of hours of work. Making the extractor cut and chambering require care.

 

[pjs]

I pein the muzzle with a hammer to tighten things up a few thousandths before pushing the liner through. This allows drilling from both ends.

 

[guntech]

I have read on the forum that under Trump, the export rules were relaxed and you could buy them easily now.

I seriously doubt Trump had anything to do with it... many others were attempting to get adjustments made for many years...