Van Horn Barrels???

[stratocaster]

Anyone have any experience with his barrels?  Good, bad, just o.k., or the greatest thing since sliced bread.  I'm looking to get a 6.5-284 barrel.  Is it worth spending the extra cash or should I just go with a Fox Ridge barrel?

[Graycg]

I have a 24 inch full bull barrel in 17 remington from Dave, shoots 3/4 inch groups all day long.  Quality is second to none and I own barrels from Bellm, Van Horn, VVCG, Bullberry, SSK, TC custom shop and factory barrels.  Based on my Van Horn barrel, I have no reservations about recommending them.
  I can't say about waiting times etc, this barrel was bought out of inventory.

regards
 graycg

[Steve E]

Like Graycg I have barrels from SSK, Bullberry,T/C factory, Van Horn, V.V.C.G. and MBMCO(OTT), the following is my experience and as is usually stated your mileage may vary:
SSK--Very good quality, a bit pricey
Bullberry--Very good quality, a bit more affordable
T/C Factory--Usually pretty good
T/C Custom Shop--Can't tell any difference from regular factory barrels.
Van Horn--Very Good quality, superb accuracy. Several barrels
V.V.C.G.--Very Good quality
OTT--Very Good quality, superb accuracy. Several barrels.

The order in which I would purchase a barrel from these followes,
OTT
Van Horn
Bullberry
V.V.C.G.
SSK
T/C Custom Shop(Fox Ridge)
T/C Factory

Bear in mind that barrels are made by people and everybody makes a bad barrel every once in a while, some more than others.