Switch Barrel set up?
- Thread starter Spcamno
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- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
All depends what you’re trying to do!
For the most part I only travel with a single barrel that’s on the rifle as my switch barrel is really a hunting setup.
I always planned to get a two gun pelican case and set it up for one rifle plus 2 extra barrels, mags etc. similar to what blazer offers. Downside is the big cases suck ��
Currently I use a soft small gun case for a spare barrel and then the rifle goes into the hard pelican single gun case I have. I heard a whisper once upon a time that there is a sniper drag bag style case that actually has a slot for a spare barrel.
When it comes to protection there are a couple ways I’ve seen it! You can get machined end caps that fit perfect over the threads on your muzzle and tenon without issue. There is an outfit that makes them in the states not sure about Canada. You can buy conduit rubber caps that slip overtime and provide protection as well they tend to be popular cause they are easy to find in all sorts of sizes. Another option I’ve seen is a canvas style sleeve that fits the barrel and some even have a rifle bolt pocket on the top, again more so in the states.
For the most part travelling with a spare barrel isn’t something I’ve done seeing as I hurt my back last year and only just starting rehab now (that’s work safe for ya) if I was doing competitions and travelling with a spare I’d get the double gun pelican and just cut the foam to fit out some rubber caps over the tenon and muzzle and leave it at that.
For hunting I’m not bringing a spare barrel. Unless I’m going to someone’s house or cabin I can store tools and such at because trying to re sight in a scope because I’m switching barrels on a hunt can get annoying. I just bring a spare rifle at that point.
Edit: sorry if I repeat myself I’m on my phone and not a computer…
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For the most part I only travel with a single barrel that’s on the rifle as my switch barrel is really a hunting setup.
I always planned to get a two gun pelican case and set it up for one rifle plus 2 extra barrels, mags etc. similar to what blazer offers. Downside is the big cases suck ��
Currently I use a soft small gun case for a spare barrel and then the rifle goes into the hard pelican single gun case I have. I heard a whisper once upon a time that there is a sniper drag bag style case that actually has a slot for a spare barrel.
When it comes to protection there are a couple ways I’ve seen it! You can get machined end caps that fit perfect over the threads on your muzzle and tenon without issue. There is an outfit that makes them in the states not sure about Canada. You can buy conduit rubber caps that slip overtime and provide protection as well they tend to be popular cause they are easy to find in all sorts of sizes. Another option I’ve seen is a canvas style sleeve that fits the barrel and some even have a rifle bolt pocket on the top, again more so in the states.
For the most part travelling with a spare barrel isn’t something I’ve done seeing as I hurt my back last year and only just starting rehab now (that’s work safe for ya) if I was doing competitions and travelling with a spare I’d get the double gun pelican and just cut the foam to fit out some rubber caps over the tenon and muzzle and leave it at that.
For hunting I’m not bringing a spare barrel. Unless I’m going to someone’s house or cabin I can store tools and such at because trying to re sight in a scope because I’m switching barrels on a hunt can get annoying. I just bring a spare rifle at that point.
Edit: sorry if I repeat myself I’m on my phone and not a computer…
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Thanks for your post.
Yeah all good points and really don't have to lug all the extra weight when go hunting.
Tried search for tenon protector for barrel seems non exist in Canada or at least not listed on any website but as you said any conduit cap should do the trick.
It will be nice to have everything organized in one gun case but then weight is an issue really need to decide what is the purpose and what to do with it.
BTW: Thanks for the tips on tripod already found couple older / vintage that works great (and dirt cheap).
You could get barrel sleeves like what TAB Gear makes:
https://www.tabgear.com/products/barrel-sleeve
https://www.tabgear.com/products/barrel-sleeve
Thanks for your post!
That's one good option as well but seems nobody carry this in Canada as well.
Will just keep searching for more options.
- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
Out of stock. I’m hopeful that someone in Canada will be able to make them. Asked a few places but nobody has said yes yet. Might just buy a sewing machine and make them myself haha.
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SkullBoy here on the forum does that kind of work. I think he's made shooting bags in the past (maybe still does?). Perhaps he can sew up a barrel sleeve for you.
browning525
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- Location
- Brooks, AB
have you checked out Negrini cases? Lots of different formats; two gun/takedown, single gun w/ multiple barrels, etc. Nice compact cases that are way lighter than the pelican option and still airline approved.
If all you're looking for is thread protection, Area 419 and few other places make nice machined aluminum thread protectors.
You can also 3D print them for a few dollars. My buddy printed this up for me and it severs double duty as hanging storage at home.
You can also 3D print them for a few dollars. My buddy printed this up for me and it severs double duty as hanging storage at home.
If all you're looking for is thread protection, Area 419 and few other places make nice machined aluminum thread protectors.
You can also 3D print them for a few dollars. My buddy printed this up for me and it severs double duty as hanging storage at home.
Neat idea to also make the thread protectors as hangers.
Does the 3D printer also print threads? If so, does that work well? Or do they need to be threaded after the fact with other equipment?
That would make sense.
Neat idea for those that have the equipment (or friends who do) to make that. I like the double functionality.
Thanks for your post.
Just checked there isn't any dealer close to me so it may not be possible for me to handle one before purchase and yes the Pelican and Nanuk (have two) are nice but very heavy.
If all you're looking for is thread protection, Area 419 and few other places make nice machined aluminum thread protectors.
You can also 3D print them for a few dollars. My buddy printed this up for me and it severs double duty as hanging storage at home.
Thanks for your pics that's a very neat barrel organizer wish I know someone has a 3D printer.
- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
If all you're looking for is thread protection, Area 419 and few other places make nice machined aluminum thread protectors.
You can also 3D print them for a few dollars. My buddy printed this up for me and it severs double duty as hanging storage at home.
You have a good friend. I like this idea.
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- Location
- Fraser Valley, B.C.
Also if you want I am getting someone who makes shooting bags and such to custom make me a couple barrel sleeve bags. So I could point you in that direction.
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