DMB barrels from savage-barrels .com

[fishhawk]

You can now order DMB pre-fit barrels for the 700ML smokeless conversion from savage-barrels.com. A DMB barrel means it is built to fit a 700ML action using a Hunters bolt nose kit, a Savage 10ML-II breechplug, and a .186" (3/16") recoil lug. The head spacing on a DMB barrel is set too tight for a factory length breechplug, trial fitting with a primer and filing a few thousandths of an inch off the primer pocket of the breechplug until the bolt will close without binding or distorting the primer. The DMB barrels are available in two special DMB contours as well as others, DMB#1 is 1.20" for the first 2.5" past the lug, then is tapered to .950" for the next 3" on a 35" radius, then straight tapers to .850" at the muzzle. Unfluted at 25" figures to be 3.95lbs. The DMB#2 is 1.20" for 3" then straight tapers to .850" at the muzzle. Unfluted at 25" figures to be 4.25lbs. All McGowen twists and land/groove options listed for calibers, fluting options, muzzle crown, stainless or chrome-moly should be available. I'll have to double check with Jon on the options in the last sentence. Jon has put in orders for several blanks for us to save time on completion. Here's the e-mail Jon sent tonight.

Hi Greg,

Just got off the phone with Dan at McGowen and he said they have perfected
the ML pre-fit prototype. In addition to offering any contour available on
the market, they have programmed both the DMB # 1 & DMB # 2.

You guys can order without the hassle of sending any breech plugs or recoil
lugs. Also, the have made the essential adjustments for the bolt kits.

So have away gents ! It's official, McGowen is ready to rock n roll.

I have put in an inventory order of 10 uncontoured 45 cal blanks. That way
the guys can get a jump on quicker delivery times. Available in both 6 & 8
grooves. Also, I have both chrome moly and stainless available. It's all
custom so the sky is the limit.

Thanks again for all you have done to help lead us in the right direction.
I am looking forward to getting these barrels out there so you all can
appreciate the craftsmanship the boys at McGowen are capable of delivering.

Thanks again,

Jon

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sounds good fishhawk, thanks for the work. we should know soon how these things shoot. it will be nice to call and get a barrel fairly quickly instead of a 10 week wait. Jon has been good to deal with on my orders, if the barrels prove out it will be a win win relationship...Bill

[hoz]

Just ordered my Barrel. Jon said 6 sold today alone. He said 3-4 weeks and I will have it. Great guy to deal with!

[hoz]

Fish,

Are you sure on the weights? Seems like the DMB-1 would be heavier than the DMB-2.

Thanks,

Rob

[fishhawk]

I'm sure the #1 is lighter, the # 2 is larger in diameter from about 3.5" to just short of the muzzle. The #1 gets down to .950" much sooner.

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Rob, which did you order?

[hoz]

Bill,

I ordered the #1 because I thought it was heavier. Once I pictured the contour in my pea brain I figured out that the #2 was the heavier one. I sent him an email asking to check my order and change it to the heavier barrel for me.

Rob

[fishhawk]

I just ordered a barrel, DMB#1, 25", 8 flutes, matte SS, 11 degree target crown/60 degree chamfer, 1in22 twist/8 groove. 3 weeks or so projected delivery. I have a Boyds Prairie Hunter ADL short action coming also. Tough part is this will probably all be for a friend!

[fishhawk]

I'm working with McGowen/Savage-barrels.com on stocking recoil lugs and Savage breechplugs for our DMB 700ML barrels. Also they may be able to blue chrome moly lugs that typically come "in the white". This will give us the ability to get barrel, lug, and plug from one source instead of having shipping expense from three places.

[fishhawk]

As of today, McGowen is stocking Savage 10ML-II hex head breechplugs. They are still looking into sourcing recoil lugs. This way we can order these items with the barrel instead of ordering from two extra sources. Make sure you ask for a plug when you order from savage-barrels.com.