Mcgowen Barrel Reviews

[Jimbee]

Theres a #1 contour so I'd assume that'd be a little lighter but it might be limited on threading with that one. I don't need threading though. If you got 2 lbs 4 oz on an 18 inch 6cm barrel that sounds pretty close to the same proportion as the factory contour. They told me they could also do the preferred barrels Tikka hybrid light contour as a custom too if you wanted 5/8 threading. There's a whole hybrid light thread on here somewhere that has.m bunch of finishes weights posted.

I'm assuming you can get the #1 with a flared end and 5/8 threads. Pro tip: just order a #1 and 5/8 threads. They will call and ask if you want a flared end or 1/2 inch threads.

 

[Jimbee]

Theres a #1 contour so I'd assume that'd be a little lighter but it might be limited on threading with that one. I don't need threading though. If you got 2 lbs 4 oz on an 18 inch 6cm barrel that sounds pretty close to the same proportion as the factory contour. They told me they could also do the preferred barrels Tikka hybrid light contour as a custom too if you wanted 5/8 threading. There's a whole hybrid light thread on here somewhere that has.m bunch of finishes weights posted.

To clarify, my barrel is threaded 5/8

 

[Qholum37]

I just received my 7mm PRC barrel and everything looks really good. It was done ahead of schedule, a bit over 8 weeks. The fit and finish is much better than the last barrel I got from them about 3 years ago. They nailed my custom contour! 20" length and basically an .810 Taperless with the shank shortened up to 2" instead of 3". The weight came in a touch less than I expected as well, weighs 2 lbs 11.5 ozs. Overall, I am very pleased. I will also add that Sam was awesome to work with!

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Got to put a few rounds down the new 7PRC barrel today and I like what I see so far! A rainstorm moved in and started dumping so I didn't get any 5 or 10 shot groups in like I had planned but here are shots 4,5 and 6 with factory Precision Hunter ammo...

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I loaded up a mid book load today for the 7PRC to break in the barrel a bit more. 4831SC, 175 ELDX and some 1x Hornady brass that I will be throwing away after this because of somewhat loose primer pockets. The first picture is 6 rounds just over 1/2". I was stoked so I kept going - the last picture is 10 shots. Shots 15-24 down the barrel with zero load development. I'm Impressed! This thing seems to shoot whatever you feed it!

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

I just received my 7mm PRC barrel and everything looks really good. It was done ahead of schedule, a bit over 8 weeks. The fit and finish is much better than the last barrel I got from them about 3 years ago. They nailed my custom contour! 20" length and basically an .810 Taperless with the shank shortened up to 2" instead of 3". The weight came in a touch less than I expected as well, weighs 2 lbs 11.5 ozs. Overall, I am very pleased. I will also add that Sam was awesome to work with!

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I liked the looks of this barrel contour enough I just ordered nearly the exact specs the other night, but went 22”. Hoping I’ll be right at 3 pounds. Also going to be a 7PRC
This will be my 2nd Mcgowen, hopefully as good as my first one.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

I’m sure it will happen at some point and my usage overall is low…

I’m on my 6th McGowen barrel which is a 20” .224 in a Tikka Lite contour. It’s shooting very well so far.

In fact, all 6 of my McGowen steel barrels have shot well from .224 to .30 all in lite/sporter type contours.

 

[Qholum37]

I liked the looks of this barrel contour enough I just ordered nearly the exact specs the other night, but went 22”. Hoping I’ll be right at 3 pounds. Also going to be a 7PRC
This will be my 2nd Mcgowen, hopefully as good as my first one.

This has been my favorite contour that I’ve had so far and it shoots awesome. I have been going out a few nights a week and shooting 10 shot groups and they are all right around 3/4” which is great considering it’s a magnum. Pretty tame recoil really with a suppressor.

 

[Mike D Texas]

I hope they are good with a reasonable lead time. Just placed an order yesterday for a 338 project.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

This has been my favorite contour that I’ve had so far and it shoots awesome. I have been going out a few nights a week and shooting 10 shot groups and they are all right around 3/4” which is great considering it’s a magnum. Pretty tame recoil really with a suppressor.

Yeah I’m hoping it will land perfect in that feel of weight and balance, I’m hoping all said and done I will be about 10ish pounds. More concerned with shoot ability. I have light rifles in more tame cartridges.
My McGowen .243 shoots great so far. Turned a friend on to them and he ordered a .243 as well and it hammers.

 

[NWBLKTAIL]

I hope they are good with a reasonable lead time. Just placed an order yesterday for a 338 project.

From the few people I know and myself we got ours around 2month mark. These were contoured blanks.

 

[Mike D Texas]

From the few people I know and myself we got ours around 2month mark. These were contoured blanks.

Thanks. Thats what I ordered. Although I did modify the shank diameter.

I have a couple of Carbon Six barrels and they shoot well. Hoping for the same here.

 

[Timberline001]

I would bet the barrels take longer now but I could be wrong. I canceled my last order a few weeks ago after 3 weeks without an answered phone call and only one replied to email but then no answer. Sam finally answered when I asked for my money back and said they’re extremely busy. I was trying to change the fluting length. I called Preferred and had my fluted blank 2 weeks later.