Octagon Barrel

**KenK** · 06-09-2009 11:57 PM

Sent off my Mk1 Springfield sporter to my gunsmith yesterday. A friend gave me a 26 inch tapered octagon Douglas barrel blank. It will be chambered to 30-06 and installed on the MK1 action. Will post pictures when I get it back and in the stock. Always wanted a barrel like this one.

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**Don W** · 06-10-2009 07:24 PM

I too, like those 8siders. In my opinion, they look very nice.

A 26" tube also works good with some slow burning powders when making up your own handloads.

Good luck, DW

**BruceV** · 06-10-2009 09:06 PM

Good post. Look forward to progress reports. Sincerely. BruceV.

**Jim Tarleton** · 06-10-2009 11:25 PM

Good luck. Sounds like a fun project.

Jim

**jon_norstog** · 06-11-2009 12:59 AM

Ken,

I did that with a Krag icon

. It looks great and is something that will probably be handed down in my family for generations.

Pictures, please!

**KenK** · 06-13-2009 12:23 AM

I will post pictures as soon as I get it together. My gunsmith Mel Doyle in Pomeroy Idaho usualy gets my project back quick. Wife had a mild heart attack on Monday morning was transfered to Missoula Mt on Tuesday. Brought her home today. Doing well. Made the 12 mile trip to the hospital in a little over 6 minutes. Probably what saved her. Everyone stay healthy.

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