Sleeve in new barrels on a double rifle..

[Pondoro]

Gents..

I have an extra set of barrels for my .475 double. They are in .280 Flanged NE. This is a pretty oddball round and not so easy to load for....too easy to get high pressures....and the rifle is then really much to heavy for calibre..

So I contemplate cutting those barrels and sleeve in a new set of barrels in either .375 Flanged or 9,3x74R and subsequently scope the new set with controlled claw mounts..

Have any of you done similar jobs..?

 

[Sika98k]

Nigel Teague in the UK has done this to shotguns. Mainly old Damascus barrels as far as I am aware.
Rifles ? Dunno,but the web should find him.

 

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Nigel Teague in the UK has done this to shotguns. Mainly old Damascus barrels as far as I am aware.
Rifles ? Dunno,but the web should find him.

Plenty of proper gunsmiths in the UK sleeve new barrels on shotguns. Not sure if it will be quite so straightforward with a double rifle though. Westley Richards would do a good job if your pockets are deep!

 

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Pondoro, a thought.. What about a pair of 20 bore shotgun barrels sleeved on, that shouldn't be too much of a challenge for a decent 'smith and surely a hell of a lot cheaper ( I appreciate it might be another too heavy for calibre thing though).. Spot of guinea fowl shooting on the way back to the lodge after bagging a buff!

 

[Sika98k]

Pondoro,you should talk to Ola Nyhuss. If you don't already know of his work,you should. He has turned out some lovely stuff.
Nyhuss Vaben,Klippan, Scania

 

[Pondoro]

Sika...I have spoken to Hans Englund in Klippan and one capable norwegian gunsmith...I have met Ola Nyhus....he is also capable to do it..

We will see....costly business this..

 

[Sika98k]

There are no pockets in shrouds. glaedelig Jul.

 

[Pondoro]

Happy Christmas to you as well..

 

[Sully]

There are no pockets in shrouds. glaedelig Jul.

Ive been told that but I always reply with...."Im working a deal to have some sent on ahead"...!