Barrel program

[rsl]

Has anyone of late used the H&R Barrel Accessory program? Any suggestions on making the deal go smoothly? Thinking of sending one of my frames for another barrel... Thanks. Rick

[quickdtoo]

See the Ilion Satisfaction Poll in the FAQs, most, if not all recent accessory barrel fittings are reported there.

Tim

[rsl]

Thanks Tim..

[montveil]

Something to consider--
I purchased a 17 HMR and then sent the receiver back to Ilion to get a 22 mag barrel--great service BUT
By the time you pay freight both ways ~ $35, get a new scope to mount on it ~$60-150, pay the barrel and fitting $75 etc
I should have just bought a new a new rifle in 22 mag and have 2 complete rifles at my beckon call

[quickdtoo]

The cost of Sportster accessory barrels has always been high in comparison to just buying a complete Sportster, that's nothing new, I've posted  it many, many times, a centerfire rifle accessory barrel will cost $140 plus tax and the cost of sending the frame to them, about $160 total, ordering 2 barrels cuts that cost some since the return shipping is the same for 2 barrels. A new SB1 357 mag will cost $250+. Most members opt for a second hand barrel which is the most economical way to go, but there are no guarantees the barrel will fit without modification and those not comfortable with fitting a barrel usually just resell it taking a loss on the shipping costs.

Tim