New barrel for Hawken

[Hylander]

New barrel for Hawken

So I just exchanged emails with Rice barrel company and was told they can not make me a barrel and have no idea who can.
Said they could do it up to 40 cal. but no bigger.
Seems kinda odd, seeing how they can make a barrel for just about any rifle.

So the hunt continues

 

[BigAl52]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

Have you checked with Joe and Susie at Gun Works in Oregon. He does barrels and I know they are first class people to deal with. Al

 

[Hilljack1]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

The Gunworks would be my choice they can make any rifle barrel you could want....Super people I have known Joe and Suzi for over 40  years....What barrel are you looking for and for what rifle?

Hilljack

 

[exMember]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

Didn't their gunsmith have a stroke a short time ago? I believe I read that on facebook.

 

[Hylander]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

Yes,
Their smith is still recovering.

 

[exMember]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

I'd check with Bob Hoyt about boring/rifling your factory barrel. He would recommend a 1:56 twist for the .50cal, but he will follow orders and give you the twist you request.

 

[Hylander]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

I'd check with Bob Hoyt about boring/rifling your factory barrel. He would recommend a 1:56 twist for the .50cal, but he will follow orders and give you the twist you request.

I would, but it is already 50 cal, so it would have to be bored to 54

I am looking for a used 45 cal to send to him

 

[exMember]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

not so, he can bore it and install a liner with the .50cal bore and what ever twist you need.

 

[Hylander]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

not so, he can bore it and install a liner with the .50cal bore and what ever twist you need.

That's interesting.
I wonder how the linings hold up and accuracy ?

 

[Hylander]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

So I talked to Mr. Hoyt.
Seems like a nice guy., answered all my questions.
I am going to find a used 45 Cal. T/C barrel and have it rebored.
Going to go with 1:56 twist deep groove.
Turn around would about 2 weeks.
He said he could also make me a new barrel to my specs if I wanted, but turn around 
would be 2-3 months.

 

[strong eagle]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

a barrel that is lined will give more accuracy than a barrel that isnt lined. because their is a lot less vibration or barrel whip. the old timers did it all the time to win matches. a 1/56 liner for 50 cal will give you a tack driver that cant be made better in anyway. it would be the gun of your dreams. it would be a match winner.

 

[steady eddie]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

how wide does it need to be?. i have a green mt barrel in 45 that is fast twist

 

[Hylander]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

how wide does it need to be?. i have a green mt barrel in 45 that is fast twist

15/16

 

[steady eddie]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

Yes that what this is. It is stainless steel and all of the stuff has been removed but the breech.I had it in my renegade stock

 

[steady eddie]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

If you're interested

 

[rmlarsen22]

Re: New barrel for Hawken

I talked to Mr. Hoyt about a month ago. He is building me a custom replacement for my Hawken. 54 cal, 36" i:28 twist for conicals. Said about a month or so.  He also mentioned he can easily re=line a barrel and does a lot of them.