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tapered octagon barrel source?
Aug 27th, 2021 at 10:37am
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I'm very green in the world of single shot rifles, so I haven't been keeping up on sources for things like octagon barrels. Are tapered octagon blanks being made by anyone?

I'm looking for sources of tapered octagon blanks for a 22CF project (219 zipper, prefer fast twist; 8,9,10). But I suppose straight octagon that could be turned to half-round could be plan B

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Reply #1 - Aug 27th, 2021 at 11:05am
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I would call Douglas or PacNor.
  
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Reply #2 - Aug 27th, 2021 at 11:08am
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try green mountain   art
  
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Reply #3 - Aug 27th, 2021 at 11:14am
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I also believe CPA will taper a barrel to your specs.  Tom
  
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Reply #4 - Aug 27th, 2021 at 11:15am
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Gail at CPA is a good source and Her pricing has better than most. I have purchased several blanks from her and She will do any profile that you would like. I also highly recommend that you also get it polished unless you like doing it yourself. Her profiled and polished blanks are real Jewels and they are actually ready to be blued. One just has to keep them protected through the various machining processes. 

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Reply #5 - Aug 27th, 2021 at 1:40pm
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Thanks for the fast replies!! Sounds like CPA is the right choice for me! 

I appreciate the help.
  
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Reply #6 - Aug 27th, 2021 at 6:11pm
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JeffG wrote on Aug 27th, 2021 at 1:40pm:
Thanks for the fast replies!! Sounds like CPA is the right choice for me! 

I appreciate the help.


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Reply #7 - Aug 28th, 2021 at 12:56am
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I'll second BRC barrels. 
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Reply #8 - Aug 28th, 2021 at 1:58am
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Some octagon Green Mt. Barrels are profiled, for example, for a number three Winchester barrel, alleviating having to fit an existing forearm to the barrel. They, and others as mentioned, could possibly do the same for other makers contours. I just ordered and received a number three Winchester contour barrel from Green Mt. in 45-70, and the forearm fits like a glove.
  

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Reply #9 - Aug 30th, 2021 at 3:04pm
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Yes, more good advice, Thank You! I had come across BRC's website on a search, but had not contacted them directly. I was misjudging their low prices as old, not updated recently. They certainly have the qualifications, (and recommendations now) of experts!

I don't need to match any historic profile or existing forearm inlet. This is "frame-up" custom build, and I'm the wood guy.  I was hoping to find someone's "standard taper octagon", that will lean this rifle more toward sporter weight.
  
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Reply #11 - Sep 1st, 2021 at 11:22am
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Bulseyetom wrote on Aug 27th, 2021 at 11:14am:
I also believe CPA will taper a barrel to your specs.  Tom

Yes. But, don't be in a hurry. She carries or can order Bartlein, Shilen & Douglas and will do your barrel if you are not in a hurry.
  

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Reply #12 - Sep 1st, 2021 at 2:35pm
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Had BRC contour a new barrel to specs shown in a drawing.
Everything fit just fine. Price more than basic but not unreasonable.
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Reply #13 - Sep 1st, 2021 at 6:48pm
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Clay, at BRC, contoured two barrels to match the one that was originally on my rifle. Standard cost, at that time, was $100 per barrel for the contouring. I don't know if he does octagons.
  
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Reply #14 - Sep 1st, 2021 at 10:43pm
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The one they did for me was half round octagon.
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