R8 Custom Barrels-Dream Come True!

[Inline6]

I see he has a mid weight 416 Rem Mag barrel in stock. Tempting...

Everyone needs a 416REM!

 

[nomspc]

Is that an ultra 7?

Looks good!

Yes.

 

[Glenn Slaven]

For what it is worth, I’m still trying to get my MRC back from him. Going on almost 3 years. Sent him a pretty crappy and to the point email and I still have yet to get a response. I told him if there was a balance or if I owed money, let my know and I’ll pay. Crickets….
So he’s doing business, just not wanting to get back with me it seems.
I’m glad someone got some product from him. I’ve gone to Pale Horse Zero for my 9.3 Sisk barrel.

 

[Glenn Slaven]

If anyone talks to him, ask him if he will send my rifle to you!? Lol.

 

[Philip Glass]

I am glad to hear J Sip is getting back on track. Even though Blaser is making new calibers we need more options.

 

[BeeMaa]

I am glad to hear J Sip is getting back on track. Even though Blaser is making new calibers we need more options.

I go back and forth with whether or not to go with aftermarket or Blaser. I’ll say there is no replacement for the finish Blaser puts on a barrel.

 

[Glenn Slaven]

Pale Horse Zero came through. Got my barrel in and some loads worked up.

 

[Glenn Slaven]

 

[nomspc]

I’m happy to update this thread with some good news. I ordered a 7mm 8 twist Proof barrel blank, 22”, chambered in 280AI, with a 5/8x24 threaded muzzle from Evolved Ballistics for my R8. Evolved supplies the barrel blank and sends it to Tip Burns at Texas Sporting Arms, who installs an Akila Bear8 barrel extension and chambers the barrel. Total cost was $1550 and the whole process took about 3 weeks. The only downside to the Proof barrel is that it has a 22mm profile. Since I have a couple of R8 stock receivers, I sent my Pro S stock to Tip and he fit the new barrel to the stock. Paul from Evolved and Tip have been speaking with Proof about making some barrels with a lighter profile for Blasers. Fit and finish of the barrel are excellent. I’m getting 5 shot groups around 0.7” at 100 with my hunting load, so I’m pretty happy. I’m taking this rifle after red stag in Canada later this year.

 

[Glenn Slaven]

Curious, do you screw the barrels in out or do you change out like regular Blaser barrel. I think this is a great thing either way.

 

[RR 314]

I’m happy to update this thread with some good news. I ordered a 7mm 8 twist Proof barrel blank, 22”, chambered in 280AI, with a 5/8x24 threaded muzzle from Evolved Ballistics for my R8. Evolved supplies the barrel blank and sends it to Tip Burns at Texas Sporting Arms, who installs an Akila Bear8 barrel extension and chambers the barrel. Total cost was $1550 and the whole process took about 3 weeks. The only downside to the Proof barrel is that it has a 22mm profile. Since I have a couple of R8 stock receivers, I sent my Pro S stock to Tip and he fit the new barrel to the stock. Paul from Evolved and Tip have been speaking with Proof about making some barrels with a lighter profile for Blasers. Fit and finish of the barrel are excellent. I’m getting 5 shot groups around 0.7” at 100 with my hunting load, so I’m pretty happy. I’m taking this rifle after red stag in Canada later this year.

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Tip (Texas Sporting Arms) is a gunsmithing treasure! Great guy as well!

 

[nomspc]

Curious, do you screw the barrels in out or do you change out like regular Blaser barrel. I think this is a great thing either way.

Like a factory barrel:

 

[nomspc]

Just checked the Evolved Ballistics website; price is now $1825.

 

[dchamp]

I’m pretty sure if the barrel is 22mm, then it should fit in a Safari stock.

 

[Tra3]

Like a factory barrel:

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Looks pretty nice!

What does it weigh?

 

[Mountaineer]

Can they make the Blaser S2 barrel?

 

[xbr897]

I’m happy to update this thread with some good news. I ordered a 7mm 8 twist Proof barrel blank, 22”, chambered in 280AI, with a 5/8x24 threaded muzzle from Evolved Ballistics for my R8. Evolved supplies the barrel blank and sends it to Tip Burns at Texas Sporting Arms, who installs an Akila Bear8 barrel extension and chambers the barrel. Total cost was $1550 and the whole process took about 3 weeks. The only downside to the Proof barrel is that it has a 22mm profile. Since I have a couple of R8 stock receivers, I sent my Pro S stock to Tip and he fit the new barrel to the stock. Paul from Evolved and Tip have been speaking with Proof about making some barrels with a lighter profile for Blasers. Fit and finish of the barrel are excellent. I’m getting 5 shot groups around 0.7” at 100 with my hunting load, so I’m pretty happy. I’m taking this rifle after red stag in Canada later this year.

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The website shows $1825. How did you get it for $1550?

never mind, it seems to drop in price once options are selected. I'm used to prices only going up after selection of options.

 

[nomspc]

The website shows $1825. How did you get it for $1550?

never mind, it seems to drop in price once options are selected. I'm used to prices only going up after selection of options.

You are right; when I entered the options I selected for my barrel, the price dropped to $1550.

 

[nomspc]

Looks pretty nice!

What does it weigh?

2 lbs 15 oz.

 

[Daisy]

Just checked the Evolved Ballistics website; price is now $1825.

It’s not. It’s 1550. It’s 1850 if you get with the picatinny rail. I have one on order now.