Reliable source for barrels?

[Paul D]

I'm having a rifle built for an upcoming safari. My gunsmith put out an order for a barrel from Lilja on July 7 along with other barrels for other customers. Nothing from Lilja since then for me or the other customers. I might need to source another barrel. Any recommendations for reputable companies?

[taliv]

what caliber?

[orkan]

http://www.brunoshooters.com/Merchan...ategory_Code=2

[jpipes]

I've had a lot of luck with Greg at Southern Precision Rifles (www.bugholes.com). I'd also call Brux directly. They have a fast turnaround for the industry, and make excellent barrels. I run their barrels on my 308, 243, 223, and 223ai (deer gun) rifles.

For giggles, I ordered a 6.5mm gain twist 5R from Bartlein yesterday and they are running between 6-8 months.

[Paul D]

what caliber?

.300 Win Mag. Thanks all for the leads so far. Is this wait time for a barrel unusual?

[rundm]

Depends on which barrel maker you order from. Someone like Bugholes keeps quite a few barrels in stock from a few diff makers. When he gets low, he orders several more. Normal wait for a kreiger might be 6-8 weeks or longer. That' what I would have had to wait last time I needed one if my builder had to order. He had one in stock for my 243, so no wait. Bruno's, quite often has several in stock also.

[skullworks]

Are we talking barrel blanks or profiled barrels just waiting for threading and chambering?

Worst case scenario:
http://www.midwayusa.com/find?userSe...y=barrel+blank
http://www.brownells.com/search/inde...=barrel+blanks