The CMP eStore should have Criterion barrels in about 2 weeks. Next agenda item is who can remove the rotted out sewer pipe on my M1917, and install the new one. Suggestions anyone? Thanks in advance.
CDD :cool:
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The CMP eStore should have Criterion barrels in about 2 weeks. Next agenda item is who can remove the rotted out sewer pipe on my M1917, and install the new one. Suggestions anyone? Thanks in advance.
CDD :cool:
E-mail Chuck in Denver.
Chuck in Denver did my M1917. Not just any 'smith will do!
+1 on Chuck in Denver...good work at a good price!
I picked up one of the new barrels at the Games in Butner. They are beautifull. Get one !
anyone have "Chuck in Denver's" contact info?? thx
Go to the top of this page and click members list, click "C" and Chuck's info is on page 10.
send me a PM. ill be happy to send you my rates...:}
hard to belive that young smiths wont tackle these..
i get at least 5 emails a day asking about 17 rebarreling.
from web sites iv never heard of. very flattering.
I also bought a Criterion barrel for my 1917.
I found out I could not remove my old barrel even with a six foot cheater, and I was practically jumping up and down on it. I had the receiver clamped in a very large vise with two blocks of lead around the receiver ring. A heavy nylon rope was spooled around the barrel with a pipe handle to turn it. My Dad and I both pulled on the thing for while and never could get it to budge.
I have never in my life encountered a threaded fitting of that size that was so tight. I guess I need to either make a relief cut on the barrel, or send it to ChuckinDenver.
Pour Kroil into the extractor cut of the barrel. Stand on muzzle and allow Kroil to sink in. Repeat for 3-4 days, keep adding Kroil daily. It will work into the treads and barrel removal will be easier.
any one know what the rough cost of a re barrel would be
Contact chuckindenver.
you can contct me if you like,,,i wont post my rates on the forum..
Go with Chuck. I had him put a Criterion barrel on a M1917 receiver a few months ago and he did a great job with a very short turn around. I will respect his wishes and not post the cost online, but it was very reasonable even after figuring in shipping to him and back. Lets just say that even with shipping, it was a better deal than having a local smith do it and Chuck had a quicker turn around time.
I dropped an action off for Chuckindenver to rebarrel. I've never seen any posted results on how the Criterion barrels are working. What kind of group sizes is everyone getting?
My reason for asking is that I'm curious just how accurate these barrels are.
Thanks for your comments!
Mark
Hello!
Chuckindenver replaced a trashed barrel on an M1917 I had inherited with a new, Johnson Automatics barrel I got lucky and stumbled upon. The price was right, the barrel was timed properly, the parkerized finish was good, the turnaround was quick, and there was minimal zeroing to be done once the rifle was returned. Plus, he included a fired case to verify proper headspacing. Thanks again, Chuck!
jmauer, I think I saw your barrel at Chucks prior to installation. Too bad he didn't have two of those JA barrels!
How about some range reports for Criterion barrels from anyone?
Mark
thanks for all the kind words..nope..that was a JA barrel installed a week before you arrived..told ya...i rebarrel a lot of 17,s....
and i dont even own one at this time....lol
what about accuracy with the new barrels? and where can I get good quality parts if I want to restore one? Mine is an eddystone
Accuracy with my criterion is great. You can find parts at Springfield Sporters, Sarco or Numrich.Quote:
Originally Posted by mike16
http://ssporters.com/parts/1917and%20P14enfield.htm
Sarco, Inc. - P14 P17
Numrich Gun Parts Corp. - The World's Largest Supplier of Firearms Parts and Accessories
always check with fellow forum members for parts on the Fs and Wanted..before you give money to scrapco and Gunjunk corp...avoid buying repro parts..