Blaser R8 barrels from PaleHorse Zero

[K-man]

Hello
I am just wondering if anyone on this site has RECENTLY received a Blaser barrel from Pale Horse Zero. I mean in the last 6 months or so.
They used to ask for a full price deposit and were almost a year away with no refund but have now gone back to a $500 deposit and 6-8 month turnaround.
I am considering a .25/06 barrel for my R8
If you prefer you may also P.M. me with responses
Thanks

 

[Inline6]

Hello
I am just wondering if anyone on this site has RECENTLY received a Blaser barrel from Pale Horse Zero. I mean in the last 6 months or so.
They used to ask for a full price deposit and were almost a year away with no refund but have now gone back to a $500 deposit and 6-8 month turnaround.
I am considering a .25/06 barrel for my R8
If you prefer you may also P.M. me with responses
Thanks

If that is the case, I'll have to check on that. Have been wanting a 7PRC.

 

[Tra3]

If that is the case, I'll have to check on that. Have been wanting a 7PRC.

After reading this I spent a solid hour reading about the 7PRC. Pretty interesting how efficient that cartridge is compared to the 7 Rem Mag.

I’ll follow this thread because I’d like a .404J

 

[BeeMaa]

I’ll follow this thread because I’d like a .404J

It seems this caliber is becoming quite popular on the Blaser platform. @bowjijohn has one coming on the way now.

Having owned a 416RM Selous (22mm) barrel, I'm happy to stay with a more slim profile 17mm for the weight savings. Not sure how that would feel (for recoil) in a 404J configuration. Maybe a 19mm profile would be a good compromise.

 

[Inline6]

It seems this caliber is becoming quite popular on the Blaser platform. @bowjijohn has one coming on the way now.

Having owned a 416RM Selous (22mm) barrel, I'm happy to stay with a more slim profile 17mm for the weight savings. Not sure how that would feel (for recoil) in a 404J configuration. Maybe a 19mm profile would be a good compromise.

I am very comfortable with my 458Lott in a Selous. I'm not uncomfortable with the weight, I have always liked a heavier rifle. I know I'm in the minority camp on this mindset.

 

[Philip Glass]

Always interested in all things Blaser.

 

[TOBY458]

The only way I'd buy a Sipp barrel is COD. NO WAY I'M PAYING UP FRONT.

 

[Inline6]

Just recieved a message from them, they are using Pac Nor barrels now. I asked them why not Krieger any more? I'm waiting for a response. They want a 500.00 deposit I'm fine with that. 6-8 months for the blank, I'm fine with that. Think I'm going with the .750 at 25" in 1-8 for a 7PRC it is 1360.00 thread 5/8-24 cerakote black.

So...I guess I did not hit the post button. They have gotten back to me on a Sunday no less (that pretty impressive for customer service). They can still do Krieger it is just a 14-20 month wait on them. He said which ever way I wanted the would get the ball rolling. I'm going to push forward with with the 7PRC using the Pac-Nor barrel.

 

[K-man]

The only way I'd buy a Sipp barrel is COD. NO WAY I'M PAYING UP FRONT.

Agreed! That's why I am looking at PaleHorse Zero.

 

[Hunting Hitman]

I have 2 barrels being made for me by Pale Horse for my Blaser R8.
First in 458 lott and the other in 375 H&H. Communication has been great so far with multiple conversations and emails.

HH

 

[K-man]

I have 2 barrels being made for me by Pale Horse for my Blaser R8.
First in 458 lott and the other in 375 H&H. Communication has been great so far with multiple conversations and emails.

HH

Thank you. Nice to know if someone else has confidence in the company and product. If I may ask, when did you place the order and/or when is it expected? Did you choose any extra features?

 

[Hunting Hitman]

Thank you. Nice to know if someone else has confidence in the company and product. If I may ask, when did you place the order and/or when is it expected? Did you choose any extra features?

I’m only a couple of weeks into the process with an estimated 4-6 month completion time. I will keep everyone updated as I continue through the process.

HH

 

[Nhhunter]

Has anyone received a barrel fro them yet?

 

[nomspc]

I got one of the PHZ R8 barrels a year ago. Took a year to get it, but that was because Krieger had all sorts of COVID-related issues. Communication with PHZ was very good and the barrel quality was great.

 

[xbr897]

Just recieved a message from them, they are using Pac Nor barrels now. I asked them why not Krieger any more? I'm waiting for a response. They want a 500.00 deposit I'm fine with that. 6-8 months for the blank, I'm fine with that. Think I'm going with the .750 at 25" in 1-8 for a 7PRC it is 1360.00 thread 5/8-24 cerakote black.

So...I guess I did not hit the post button. They have gotten back to me on a Sunday no less (that pretty impressive for customer service). They can still do Krieger it is just a 14-20 month wait on them. He said which ever way I wanted the would get the ball rolling. I'm going to push forward with with the 7PRC using the Pac-Nor barrel.

Seems price is $1580 on their site. Did it go up or had you ordered with some sort of discount?

 

[Safariswestcam]

Along the same thread.... has anyone had experience with J Sip and Sons for replacement Blaser Barrels? They are much more affordable than $3500 and looks like weeks on turnaround for a custom build...

 

[xbr897]

Along the same thread.... has anyone had experience with J Sip and Sons for replacement Blaser Barrels? They are much more affordable than $3500 and looks like weeks on turnaround for a custom build...

From older threads here, avoid those folks. They seem to have horrible communication and take forever to deliver. I would not believe in a few weeks turnaround on an actual barrel.

 

[Inline6]

Seems price is $1580 on their site. Did it go up or had you ordered with some sort of discount?

That was the using a PN barrel and not a KRIEGER. That could be the difference I don't know. I'm no one special just emailed them for a quote, that's the price I was quoted.

 

[nomspc]

Along the same thread.... has anyone had experience with J Sip and Sons for replacement Blaser Barrels? They are much more affordable than $3500 and looks like weeks on turnaround for a custom build...

R8 Custom Barrels-Dream Come True!

Looks like the thread locker did not hold. Grab the stud with vice grips and you should be fine. Get another stud because you are going to jack that one up. I would clean the threads very very good and install a new stud with rock set. Unless the threads are galled it should not be to big of an...

www.africahunting.com

 

[Safariswestcam]

R8 Custom Barrels-Dream Come True!

Looks like the thread locker did not hold. Grab the stud with vice grips and you should be fine. Get another stud because you are going to jack that one up. I would clean the threads very very good and install a new stud with rock set. Unless the threads are galled it should not be to big of an...

www.africahunting.com

Thank you..... made it through half of the thread before my eyes crossed..... consensus seems to be hit or miss. I will stick with native barrels as I can locate.