Cheapest possible contoured barrel blank?

[JWil]

I need two pre - contoured barrels for my gunsmithing class, and am going to be using them to learn barrleing etc on, and am not looking to spend a whole lot on them. Looking around online, mostly through google I've found mostly 200 and up, and mostly in the mid range of 2 - 300 at the cheapest. Is there a good source to look for for them? Or is 200 pretty much the cheapest. Green Mountain has some good pre contour barrels which I am going to pick up.

[ar15barrels]

Green mountain are often the cheapest for new barrels.
You might call them on the phone and ask if they have any blems that they would sell you cheaper and explain that you are in gunsmithing school.

You can find used barrels cheaper and cut the old threads off the breech end of the barrel and re-use it.

[tr6guns]

You might look here..

https://www.gunpartscorp.com/search#query=Barrels

[mtenenhaus]

would this work...it's around $50

https://columbiariverarms.com/product/5-56-1x7-17-blanks-4150-cmv/

[ar15barrels]

would this work...it's around $50
https://columbiariverarms.com/produc...anks-4150-cmv/

That's a straight blank.
He asked for a contoured blank which means it's contoured/tapered to match up with his stock.
The one you linked is also too small to rebarrel most bolt actions as it's only 1" in diameter where he needs around 1.2" of diameter.
That blank is for making AR barrels.

[mtenenhaus]

thank you....good to know. i love learning this stuff.

[JWil]

Green mountain are often the cheapest for new barrels.
You might call them on the phone and ask if they have any blems that they would sell you cheaper and explain that you are in gunsmithing school.

You can find used barrels cheaper and cut the old threads off the breech end of the barrel and re-use it.

I hadn't thought of chopping up an old barrel, that's a good idea. I'll give them a call when I get a chance. Thanks for the heads up and the idea!

[pacrat]

You can find used barrels cheaper and cut the old threads off the breech end of the barrel and re-use it.

For your shop practice/learning reasons. That's the way to go. Check E-Barf.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/265270842267?hash=item3dc35fd39b:g:4UgAAOSwZCxhBzY5

https://www.ebay.com/itm/284414075239?hash=item4238666167:g:JlcAAOSwAzFhHCsx

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304109735754?hash=item46ce5a4f4a:g:8SIAAOSwsYFhBrj3

https://www.ebay.com/itm/393444634381?hash=item5b9b20af0d:g:G5QAAOSwatBg8MWV

Another source could be Sporterizing forums. And Home Gunsmithing forums. Most DIY mil-surp reworkers, have several take offs perfect for your purpose, In a corner of shop.

[edgerly779]

i have a couple rifle barrels off bolt action builds used in sfv 2 for 90 bucks total 818 four 89-24six4.

[fish45]

Food for thought.

What school are you going to? Some barrel makers offer discounts to students.

If you're trying to open your own shop after graduating it might be worth it to spend the money on a quality barrel to use as an example of your work, or sell it and try to recoup some of what you spent. Also, it takes awhile for your name to get out there. Shooting matches with a quality gun will speed up the process.

In my opinion you don't want to be messing around with used or take off barrels in a class. Learn to do it the right way the first time around.

[jimmykan]

If money is the main issue, and time isn't an issue, you can contour your own blanks.

Green Mountain sells straight blanks for like $60-80, depending on diameter and length.

[fish45]

If money is the main issue, and time isn't an issue, you can contour your own blanks.

Green Mountain sells straight blanks for like $60-80, depending on diameter and length.

Im not sure if you've ever manually contoured a blank before or taken a gunsmithing class before, but theres no way on earth he'll have enough time to contour a blank unless the class is only contouring.

[Cheep]

My son contoured one for me in class, many many hours on the lathe.

[edgerly779]

I sent you pm I have 2 take off contoured barrels cut threads pff and start over. 40 bucks each. use to practice threading for muzzle brakes

[fish45]

Also be careful with take offs and shoulder bumps. You need enough material thickness to ensure it is safe to fire. There is a point you can no longer keep driving a reamer deeper and deeper.