Author Topic: Longer Barrels? (Read 639 times)

warf73 · « **on:** February 22, 2006, 07:12:11 AM »

Mac was talking about NEF/H&R might come out with longer barrels in the accessory program.
What has become of that?
Any word from NEF?

I would love a 26" or 28"
.308

.223 1:9" twist of course

.44mag tight bore and chamber please

That would be a good start and I bet lots of other people would love longer barrels in their favorite caliber also.

Warf

Mac11700 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 22, 2006, 07:33:30 AM »

Nope...nothing yet..no decisions have been made as of yet..from what I've been told...just that they won't be doing a custom shop...:cry:

Mac

quickdtoo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 22, 2006, 09:12:03 AM »

Quote from: warf73

.223 1:9" twist of course

Warf

The .223 already is available in 1:9", all 2006 production .223 barrels and late 2005 Fluted Ultras are 1:9".

Tim

myarmor · « **Reply #3 on:** February 22, 2006, 11:01:06 AM »

..I still hope that it might one day come a reality. A 26" 30-06 or 26" Bull 308, heck even a 24" Bull 308 would be nice.
I just can't afford puting out the money for a Custom job from the Smithy or ..and I say this for me..can't spend that much on a Handi barrel. Though I am sure they are shooters.
I am grateful that we can get a 25-06 and 280 in 26" barrels.
The 280 is an extremely versitle round, so I guess in the long run I would prefer a 26" Bull 308 the most.
..Good thing no ones holding their breath, but lets keep it in mind. I am sure these barrels would sell. And this time, we are designating caliber and length.. :wink:, so if anyones listening out there..

:agree:
-Aaron

warf73 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 23, 2006, 07:33:39 PM »

But it's not in 26" barrel is it Quick?

Warf

quickdtoo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2006, 05:45:09 AM »

No, unfortunately it's only in a 24" barrel at best.

Tim

Sourdough · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2006, 09:27:04 PM »

OOOOh, I would love to get a 32" barrel in 30-06. I know that's a long barrel, but think of the velocities that could be gotten with some of the slower burning powders. In a Handi it would not be too long, about as long as my long action Parker Haile with it's 28" barrel.