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Post by jims on Mar 18, 2011 10:52:06 GMT -5
- We are indeed a lucky lot. We have stock Savage barrels and now PacNors, Savage-Barrels/McGowens, Kriegers, SMI "replacement' barrels for our Savages.
I wanted to try something different and add something new to the mix. My wife has always said I am a little different, I'm not quite such what she means by that.
Anyways I have on order being built a .45 Brux cut rifling barrel to spin on the Savage action. The twist will be 1 in 28, primarily for 195 and 200 grain .40 cal bullets in Harvestor blue sabots.
Now the difficult part for me, I do not plan to use the Savage Thumbhole stock that came with the gun but have a Richard's Microfit stock also coming, that and the barrel may be 5 months out. Plus then I have to do all the stock prep and that could take a month. Then the weather will be hot for shooting.
All you guys with your McGowens will be shooting little bugholes before mine even sees the light of day.
Also getting interrrupted fluting in a stainless barrel.
I will keep you posted but it will not be soon.
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Post by rossman40 on Mar 18, 2011 11:10:33 GMT -5
I have seen a couple with the interrrupted fluting. The examples I have seen seem to really take the weight off but I wonder about strength. I think Brux is the only barrel maker offering it.
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Post by jims on Mar 18, 2011 11:53:06 GMT -5
I think the fluting is away from the powder area and ends before the muzzle. It has seemed to work for centerfires, hopefully also with the MZ. I always seem to be trying something early. A wise man once said, don't be the first and don't be the last.
I should follow that advice perhaps.
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Post by Jon on Mar 18, 2011 12:17:53 GMT -5
Jims. I'm proud of you it's people that experiment that have made smokeless what it is to day. I like some don't think it is at a peak yet. Just because the old timer's are happy with the Plato they reached and that is great they have great feed back and a wealth of knowledge.
I will be back to you on the plug so I have everything in line so as not to tie you up to long. I'd also like to know about the interest from other remembers on the board so I can plan a run. I think it would be a great plug for the savage and 700ml conversions. And to me it would be showing great respect to one of the great innovators of smokeless m/l.
Jon
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Post by Deleted on Mar 18, 2011 18:40:36 GMT -5
Brux makes some great barrels, i bet it will be a tack driver....different is good!
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Post by dave d. on Mar 18, 2011 20:51:08 GMT -5
:)goodluck jim I know it will be a shooter.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2011 10:01:01 GMT -5
Jims,
I was wondering when Brux was going to be brought up? I have been surfin the web at custom gun building sites and Brux seems to be one of the higher end barrels available. Good luck on the build. Too bad you have to wait so long ,anyway the board will be waiting to see how it works out for you.
Waiting,
Greenhorn
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Post by Jon on Mar 19, 2011 17:15:32 GMT -5
Jim. I have always thought about a cut barrel as apposed to a button barrel. Supposedly a cut barrel you could start with a straight barrel shoot and if happy do what ever taper fluting or what ever later. As apposed to a button barrel you are supposedly building up stress in the barrel. I just can't go with the wait time. Keep up with the good work and keep experimenting
it has made muzzle loading smokeless what it is to day. Lets face it with the new subs they are coming out with now the smart people will go smokeless they are almost there now.
Jon
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Post by jims on Mar 19, 2011 19:59:38 GMT -5
Jon: I do not think there is any harm in saying this now as they are supposedly close to announcing it but McGowen in April or thereabouts is going to start producing cut rifled barrels.
They were just not sure of the price or the availabiltiy date but you guys on the fence might want to get a cut versus button barrel from them. I am not sure if they still have decided those things but if gives another option. Choices, choices.
I think the McGowen produces a fine barrel, many centerfire users are very happy. I just went with the Brux after intially leaning towards the McGowen/Savage-Barrels as I did not know how long before they were up and running with that and I wanted the interrupted fluting.
I think you guys getting the McGowens will be shooting well soon.
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Post by tar12 on Mar 19, 2011 20:52:30 GMT -5
Buddy, You just keep on adding to my inheritance!  |
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Post by sinarms on Mar 25, 2011 9:10:28 GMT -5
Jim you will love your Brux when I get it finished. It will be one of a kind that's for sure.
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Post by rossman40 on Mar 25, 2011 16:56:56 GMT -5
To show everyone, this is what interrupted fluting looks like.  I have seen it done with different cutters. I have seen it done with a ball nose end mill so it looks like a golf ball. |
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Post by deadon on Mar 25, 2011 17:19:36 GMT -5
Thanks Rossman, Rusty
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Post by jims on Mar 25, 2011 17:59:40 GMT -5
Also thanks Rossman for posting that. I did not know how to show it. I am looking forward to getting the same. Sinman has been a good fellow to work with.
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Post by sinarms on Mar 26, 2011 13:08:38 GMT -5
Here is another example of the Brux interrupted fluting, it looks way better in person.  |
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Post by jims on Mar 26, 2011 16:28:20 GMT -5
 It is so interrupted on the end you can see right through to the grass. ;D Nice looking muzzle brake, a muzzlebrake on a muzzleloader. That might be the real ticket for the guys shooting those heavy weight bare bullets in their 45s. The photo is nice, I am sure the real thing will be even nicer.
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Post by jims on May 23, 2011 21:19:10 GMT -5
I got word from SinArms (Devin Sinner) that the .45 Brux barrel got to him late last week. He hopes to make some chips and work his magic on it this week. Anticipation.
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Post by GMB54-120 on May 23, 2011 23:22:08 GMT -5
It will be really interesting to see how well the slower twist shoots. I know Del at MMP shoots a NULA 45 with a slower twist and loves it. Ive really been wanting to try a 1-24 or even 1-26 just to be different.
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Post by Jon on May 23, 2011 23:42:38 GMT -5
Jim. Sounds great. Looking forwards to all your great reports.
Jon
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Post by jims on Jun 29, 2011 17:58:31 GMT -5
The Richard's Microfit stock arrived today. As is the case with them many hours of work will be needed before it is road worthy. When everything is done and completed and assembled I will show the combo.
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Post by jims on Jun 30, 2011 16:12:56 GMT -5
The stock was actually considerably better than some in the past so it will free up some time on it but still some weeks away.
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Post by jims on Jul 5, 2011 20:44:41 GMT -5
I just got the good news that my new Brux barrel etc. are homeward bound. I am excited about that and getting to see it up close and personal.
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Post by jims on Jul 17, 2011 11:53:19 GMT -5
Getting closer to getting the stock done and I needed to order extra high rings to clear the new barrel, they are not in yet. The old Leupold highs were not high enough.
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Post by dave d. on Jul 17, 2011 12:26:46 GMT -5
 jim can't wait to hear how she shoots. Have fun
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2011 19:34:36 GMT -5
really looking forward to it myself
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Post by jims on Jul 20, 2011 20:35:33 GMT -5
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Post by jims on Jul 20, 2011 20:39:22 GMT -5
The photos you see are the SinArms, Brux barrel. The stock is the stock I finished. No stain on this one. I also showed the curved aluminum pillars I added in the stock. I also got my super high rings today, I needed that to clear the barrel. Everything is working well but I have to relieve the stock because the trigger binds and will not fire when tightened, works well when loose.
I can give more details if anyone is interested. jims
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Post by DBinNY on Jul 20, 2011 20:45:28 GMT -5
Very nice Jim. Those pillars are so pretty seems a shame to bed them out of sight. Do you plan to steel wool the stock? I always do when I have a hunting gun with a shine.
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Post by ET on Jul 20, 2011 21:05:55 GMT -5
Jims
That’s one beautiful and unique looking muzzle loader.
I would be afraid to take such a work of art into the field and tarnish its looks.
But I would definitely give it a showing and workout at the range. Of course it would be transported in an aluminum case.
Nicely done project.
Ed
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Post by jims on Jul 20, 2011 21:16:10 GMT -5
to DB: Some I do, I hunt out of a fixed stand and even my glossy stocks have never frightened any deer, I am over 25 feet high. This is going to be a "girls" gun for my youngest daughter so I had to pretty it up some for her.
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It is so interrupted on the end you can see right through to the grass. ;D
jim can't wait to hear how she shoots. Have fun 
