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Post by 45MAN on Jul 10, 2019 6:29:31 GMT -5
WITH FACTORY 9.5" BARRELS AVAILABLE I WONDER WHY JOHN WENT WITH A "10/22" 9.5" BARREL? MAYBE 10.5" OR 12" WOULD HAVE BEEN COOLER. JOHN's ARTICLE DID NOT MENTION ANY ISSUES WITH MOUNTING THE ERH, AND THE ONES ON HIS BARRELS LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE AN EASY FIT. FORTUNEATELY, I DO NOT HAVE ANY DONOR GUN NOR 10/22 BARREL IN HAND, BUT IF I DID I WOULD BE DOING ONE IN 10.5" OR 12".
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Post by deaconkc on Jul 10, 2019 8:48:47 GMT -5
Well, I love the look of the barrel band on the guns in the article, if just for aesthetics, it was a success. Now I am debating trying to find a donor gun for about a 6" barrel. [anything longer, to me anyway, seems unbalanced]
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Post by z1r on Jul 10, 2019 9:46:11 GMT -5
WITH FACTORY 9.5" BARRELS AVAILABLE I WONDER WHY JOHN WENT WITH A "10/22" 9.5" BARREL? MAYBE 10.5" OR 12" WOULD HAVE BEEN COOLER. JOHN's ARTICLE DID NOT MENTION ANY ISSUES WITH MOUNTING THE ERH, AND THE ONES ON HIS BARRELS LOOKED LIKE THEY WERE AN EASY FIT. FORTUNEATELY, I DO NOT HAVE ANY DONOR GUN NOR 10/22 BARREL IN HAND, BUT IF I DID I WOULD BE DOING ONE IN 10.5" OR 12". Maybe he went with 9.5" because the factory gun is so nice at that length. Maybe he already has a 9.5" holster?
I've loved my 9.5'' SS. I'm thinking 10.5" would be about the max but ultimately will leave the decision up to my son. We discussed it briefly last night and he is up for tackling the project. I'd better order up that barrel. I'd like to drill and tap the barrel for scope bases as well but we'll see.
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Post by harveylogan on Jul 10, 2019 12:31:53 GMT -5
I think the multiple reasons for going w/ 9.5” as mentioned above are all good ones.
The diameter of the donor barrel is spot on match for the ERH at 9.5” (.675), My donor barrel, (18.5” Stainless)
At 12“ it measures .710, some slight trimming is in order.
9.5” - .675 6.5” - .632 5.5” - .618 4.5” - .603 Muzzle - .552 Band - .616
Current 6.5” barrel .675 - .600. For you short barrel seekers @ 5.25” OD = .616, maybe be easier to re-profile.
I’m also thinking that the extra length and weight do the Bisley GF will handle the 12” nicely, and a nice length for the Magnum eah??
FWIW; The “WARNING” starts at 10”. (note my donor barrel)
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Post by squigz on Jul 10, 2019 12:39:58 GMT -5
I'm following this closely because I have a donor barrel (wow I have something for once!) and I have a weak spot in my heart for barrel bands.
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Post by z1r on Jul 10, 2019 12:49:21 GMT -5
Barrel is on the way. Will keep you all posted as we make some progress.
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Post by jem102a on Jul 10, 2019 16:12:59 GMT -5
The whole barrel length thing for me...fits in a belt holster nicely, or needs a sling and a shoulder. The in between stuff is awkward for me. IMHO. Exactly, same for me!
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Post by z1r on Jul 16, 2019 11:17:18 GMT -5
Well, my barrel arrived last night. Hope to get started on the Project this weekend. Will keep you all posted.
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Post by z1r on Jul 17, 2019 21:57:08 GMT -5
So, my boy and I took a real quick look at the barrel and made a few preliminary measurements. It looks like we'll be able to cut the barrel to 10 3/8", thread and install without making any major alterations or having to reblue. In other words, at that length it's more a less a simple cut, thread, fit, and drill and tap an ejector rod housing hole kind of project. Perfect to teach the boy how to run a lathe with and quick to get done and to the range. I'll start a thread in the Gunsmithing section when we get started.
Thanks for the idea!
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Post by deaconkc on Jul 19, 2019 9:36:20 GMT -5
This sounds like fun! Congrats!
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Post by magman on Jul 19, 2019 9:37:33 GMT -5
Those sound like fun. I just need a barrel and a smith to do it.
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Post by Joe S. on Jul 20, 2019 15:43:31 GMT -5
I’m looking for a barrel now too. Then I’ll be on the lookout for a base gun. You guys are trouble.
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 20, 2019 15:52:46 GMT -5
You guys get on eBay. Buttloads of them on there at giveaway prices.
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Post by Joe S. on Jul 22, 2019 18:56:53 GMT -5
I think a buddy has a couple he is gonna give me.
So what are these gonna be called? The “Barrel Banded Bisley Buntline”? Almost as much name as it is gun. Lol
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Post by Encore64 on Jul 22, 2019 19:01:38 GMT -5
That's why JT done the long barrels. So the name would fit on the side of it. More like a short paragraph...
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